Orrin H. Ingram is new Ingram Barge CEO
JUNE 3, 2014 — Ingram Barge Company reports that Orrin H. Ingram is the new Chief Executive Officer of the company, succeeding Craig Philip who is retiring effective June 30, 2014. Mr.
DOT awards $123.5 million for ferry projects
JUNE 3, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday announced the award and distribution of approximately $123.5 million for passenger ferry projects and ferry operators throughout the United States and
Wärtsilä unveils new Aframax tanker design
JUNE 3, 2014 — Wärtsilä is using the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens, Greece, to launch a new, highly efficient, Aframax tanker design that, it says, offers practical and viable solutions to
Remont joins Bollinger as Director of Program Management
JUNE 3, 2014 — Bollinger Shipyards reports that Chris Remont has joined the company as Director of Program Management. Mr. Remont will oversee all aspects of Program Management for Bollinger Shipyard’s Lockport
New Tsuneishi bulker bow design cuts wind resistance
JUNE 2, 2014 — Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. is marketing a 63,700 dwt bulker equipped with new Aeroline technology to reduce wind resistance. Aeroline combines Tsuneishi’s previously introduced cut-corner design for
Agreement will widen LNG fuel availabilty
JUNE 2, 2014 — LNG America has reached an agreement with LNG midstream specialist Liquiline announce an agreement to jointly develop commercial offerings for LNG marine fuel markets in the North American
NAO to raise $122 million, inks LOI with Vard
JUNE 2, 2014 — Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has signed a letter of intent with Vard Holdings Limited for the design and construction of two platform supply vessels with an option for
NASSCO can use “Asian angles” in Jones Act tankers
JUNE 2, 2014 — The USCG National Vessel Documentation Center (NMDC) has issued a determination letter stating that construction of eight 50,000 dwt product tankers at NASSCO’S San Diego shipyard with much
Multi Cat will work in fish farm and spot oil market
JUNE 2, 2014 — Norwegian owner Samba AS ordered a Multi Cat 2712 that will be the first newbuild from Damen Shipyards to operate in Norway’s large aquaculture and oil spot market
Langh brings scrubber to market through JV with Deltamarin
JUNE 2, 2014 — Back in October last year, we quoted Laura Langh-Lagerlöf (left), commercial manager of Finland’s Langh Ship, as saying the family-owned shipping company has “really hit the nail on