DNV GL carries out HAZID on methanol fueled newbuilds
MAY 14, 2014 — DNV GL has conducted a risk assessment “hazard identification study (HAZID)” on a series of three 50,000 dwt methanol-fueled tankers that are building in Japan for charter to
HII gets $12 million more for DDG 51 follow yard services
MAY 14, 2014 — Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarded a $12,168,588 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-12-C-2312) to exercise options for DDG 51 class follow yard services (FYS). The FYS provides
Thai shipyard’s fast patrol craft have crew boat roots
MAY 14, 2014 — Thailand’s Marsun Shipyard has a long record as a builder of versatile , reliable crew boats. With three Cummins KTA38 M2 engines each rated at 1,350 HP turning
Containerships Oy opts for LNG for two newbuilds
MAY 13, 2014 — Finland’s Containerships Ltd Oy and Germany’s GNS Shipping/Nordic Hamburg, and Arkon Shipping say they have ordered two LNG burning dual-fuel containerships with options for two more. Containerships will
ESCO Marine to recycle former USS Saratoga
MAY 13, 2014 — The Navy is to pay ESCO Marine, Brownsville, Texas, just one penny for the dismantling and recycling of the decommissioned aircraft carrier Saratoga (CV 60). The $0.01 price
Intermarine to add 15 vessels to fleet
MAY 13, 2014 — Houston headquartered heavy lift and project cargo specialist Intermarine, LLC is adding 15 new vessels to its fleet. “We are launching our fleet renewal program with long term
IMO MSC meets as Sewol recovery efforts continue
MAY 13, 2014 — As divers continued to recover bodies from the Sewol ferry in South Korea, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) got set for a session that will deal with many
LeBoeuf takes delivery of fortieth tank barge in series
MAY 13, 2014 — “There’s more plate and iron in those barges than the normal tank barge,” said Jon Gonsoulin, president of LeBeouf Bros. Towing, Bourg, LA, has taken delivery of the
Oman Drydock targets LNG carrier repair market
MAY 13, 2014 — Oman Drydock Company (ODC) and its partner DSEC, a subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company Ltd, will be using the upcoming Posidonia event to promote an
Rolls-Royce names Makinen President of marine biz
MAY 12, 2014 — Rolls-Royce has announced that it has appointed Mikael Makinen as President of its marine business. Mr. Makinen joins Rolls-Royce from McGregor, where he was President, prior to which