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Electric Boat gets $152.4 million more for Virginia work

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 — Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $152,448,187 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2118) to exercise options for continued lead-yard services and development studies and design

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Nordic Yards cuts steel for icebreaking rescue vessels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — Germany’s Nordic Yards has started construction of two icebreaking rescue and salvage vessels for the Russian Ministry of Transport. The cutting of the first steel section, which traditionally

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Bibby Ship Management appoints Commercial Director

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — Bibby Ship Management Group Ltd has appointed Mark Robertshaw as its new Commercial Director. Mr. Robertshaw, who joined the business on yesterday, will also have the role of

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Resolve Marine Group adds 152 ton bp ETV to fleet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — Fort Lauderdale, FL, headquartered Resolve Marine Group has acquired a 152-ton bollard tug, Resolve Monarch, from JP Knight (Lowestoft) Ltd., U.K. Built in 1999, the Resolve Monarch has

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Eastern Shipbuilding launches HOS Riverbend

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc, Panama City, FL, this month launched the HOS Riverbend (H204) for Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC.   Those attending the launching ceremonies at Eastern’s Allanton

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BV develops new tools for assessing ice loads

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — “All eyes are on the Arctic sea routes and on the opening up of the Arctic mineral and energy resources,” says Pierre Besse, Director of Innovation, Bureau Veritas.

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ICS opposes changes to accounting rules on leases

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has submitted detailed comments to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) on proposals to overhaul international accounting rules for leases that could

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Halifax Shipyard wins commercial ship repair contracts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 — Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding today confirmed two new commercial ship repair contracts for Halifax Shipyard that will require up to approximately 140 hourly employees. MV Oceanex Sanderling, a container/cargo

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Gulf Navigation to sell its VLCCs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 — Dubai-based tanker operator Gulf Navigation Holdings, which posted a $40.3 million annual loss last year, plans to shed its two VLCCs, Gulf Sheba and Gulf Eyadah. On September