Austal launches JHSV 3
JUNE 6, 2013 — Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama, shipyard yesterday successfully completed the launch process of the third Joint High Speed Vessel, the recently christened USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3). This 103-meter high-speed
Brazil shipyard suppliers get R&D cash infusion
JUNE 6, 2013 — The Brazilian shipbuilding supplier industry is to get BRL 41 million (about $19.25 million) to invest in new technology and equipment. FINEP (Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos), an
Newport News delivers final Block II Virginia class sub
JUNE 6, 2013 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division delivered the submarine Minnesota (SSN 783) to the U.S. Navy today. The boat, the last of
Wärtsilä provides design for Subsea 7 HCV newbuild
JUNE 6, 2013 — The newbuild heavy construction vessel (HCV) ordered by Subsea 7 at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries last month (see previous story) will be built to Wärtsilä Ship
Horizon names Hamlin EVP and COO
JUNE 6, 2013 — Jones Act containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL) has named William A. Hamlin Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hamlin, who joined Horizon Lines in
“Nose jobs” pay off for slow steaming box ships
JUNE 6, 2013 — A “nose job” can maker older containerships look better in terms of fuel economy. DNV has gathered before and after operational-performance data that indicate that redesigning the bulbous
Crowley wins Seattle environmental award
JUNE 6, 2013 — Crowley Maritime Corp. has been honored with the Marine Environmental Business of the Year Award. Crowley’s Gordon Brink, administrative assistant, harbor ship assist and tanker escort services, accepted
Jaya PSV newbuilds get charters ahead of delivery
JUNE 6, 2013 — Singapore’s Jaya Holdings Limited has signed charter contracts for three of its four newbuild platform supply vessels (PSVs) well ahead of their shipyard delivery dates. The total value
China buys license to build new LNG containership family
JUNE 6, 2013 — Chinese shipbuilders could soon be using German technology to take a lead in the production of LNG fueled containerships. Hamburg headquartered Technolog GmbH has sold China’s SUMEC Marine
Wärtsilä ups power of dual fuel engine
JUNE 5, 2013 — Wärtsilä has further developed its dual fuel technology and introduced a more powerful version of its Wärtsilä 34DF engine that increases the efficiency in both liquid and gas