Austal USA launches JHSV 2
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama, shipyard has successfully completed the launch of the second Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV), the recently christened USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2). Austal is
New warning to yachts on piracy dangers
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — While commercial shipping operators know by now that the end of the monsoon season will bring an increase in pirate activities, maritime authorities are letting the yachting world
Another $100.4 million for Virginia class sub program
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — GD Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $100,444,236 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2118) to exercise an option for continued lead yard services for the
VT Halter teams with DCNS for OPC program bid
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — VT Halter Marine, Inc. has announced a partnership agreement with France’s DCNS to submit a proposal to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the design and construction
Capt Alex Sweeney now VP project ops at Crowley solutions
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — Captain Alex Sweeney has joined Crowley’s solutions group as vice president, project operations. Captain Sweeney, who most recently served as vice president of operations for Crowley’s petroleum distribution
Pacific Carriers takes 67% stake in Drydocks World SEA
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — Drydocks World LLC (DDW LLC) and Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) have signed an agreement that gives Pacific Carriers a 67 percent shareholding in Drydocks World-Southeast Asia Pte. Limited
STX OSV books order for cable layer
OCTOBER 2, 2012 — STX OSV Holdings Limited reports that it has secured a contract for the design and construction of one cable laying vessel for an international client. The vessel will
Costamare subsidiary reaches settlement in Rena case
OCTOBER 1, 2012 –The New Zealand Government and Costamare subsidiary Daina Shipping Company (owner of the containership MV Rena) have reached what Maritime New Zealand calls “a comprehensive financial settlement in respect
NSRP to fund 12 new shipbuilding R&D projects
OCTOBER 1, 2012 —The Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Project (NSRP) has selected 12 new R&D projects as part of the program’s core mission to reduce the costs associated
Marcon brokers another tug sale
OCTOBER 1, 2012 — Marcon International, Inc., Coupeville, Wash., has brokered the sale of the 1996-built twin screw tug King Philip to Latin American interests on a private basis. The 96.0 ft