Tanker and tug collide in Houston Ship Channel
JUNE 3, 2013 — The Coast Guard yesterday responded to a collision between a tug pushing barges and a tanker in the Houston Ship Channel Sunday. There has been no report of
Senesco launches large floating dry dock
JUNE 3, 2013 — Shipbuilder Senesco Marine of North Kingstown, RI, last month launched the largest commercial floating dry dock in the Northeast United States. Built for Caddell Dry Dock and Repair
Dual fuel fast RO/RO starts sea trials
JUNE 3, 2013 — The world’s first dual fuel fast RO/RO ferry, Lopez Mena (Incat hull 069), has begun sea trials in Hobart, Tasmania. The 99 m vessel’s twin LNG tanks were
BAE San Diego gets $8.9 million contract mod
JUNE 3, 2013 — BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $8,970,338 modification to previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00024-11-C-4408) to definitize the USS Gridley (DDG-101)
GulfMark Offshore appoints EVP & CFO
JUNE 3, 2013 — GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:GLF) has appointed James (Jay) M. Mitchell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He replaces Quintin Kneen who assumes the role of
NASSCO wins order for four LNG-ready Jones Act tankers
May 31, 2013 — General Dynamics NASSCO has entered into a contract for the design and construction of four 50,000 deadweight ton LNG-conversion-ready Jones Act product carriers with a 330,000 barrel cargo
Tanker and bulker collide off Galveston
MAY 31, 2013 — The Coast Guard has been responding to a collision between two deep draft ships approximately 30 miles off the coast of Galveston today. There has been no report
Vard Aukra delivers first Rolls-Royce Environship
MAY 31, 2013 — Vard’s Aukra, Norway, shipyard has delivered the first ship built to the Rolls-Royce Environship NVC 401 LNG design to Eidsvaag AS. The Environship design promises to reduce CO2
Stars align for Canadian laker fleet renewal
MAY 31, 2013 — Canada’s Great Lakes fleet is being rejuvenated with the addition of ships by three major carriers, Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), Algoma Central and Fednav. According to CSL President Rod
ClassNK releases latest Rules
MAY 31, 2013 — Classification society ClassNK has released the latest version of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. The version includes all amendments dated May 30,