STX OSV takes a new name: Vard
MARCH 5, 2013 — The STX OSV Group of companies is adopting the new brand name Vard. The adoption of the new name, logo and brand identity follows the sale of STX
Seadrill exercises options for two more jack-ups
MARCH 5, 2013 — Seadrill has exercised fixed price options for the construction of two high specification jack-up drilling rigs at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co., Ltd. (DSIC Offshore) in China. The
Shell moves to boost U.S. availability of LNG fuel
MARCH 5, 2013 — Shell is moving to bring liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel one step closer for its marine and heavy-duty on-road customers in North America by taking a final investment
Navy awards funding for FY 2013 littoral combat ships
MARCH 4, 2013 — The Navy has awarded funding for construction of all four of the FY 2013 littoral combat ships (LCS). Lockheed Martin Corp., Baltimore, Md., is being provided funding in
$12.3 million more for LCS 4
MARCH 4, 2013 — General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $12,326,893 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-2302) to exercise an option for post-delivery support for the USS
Marine Hydraulics awarded $6.9 million for Cole SRA
MARCH 4, 2013 — Marine Hydraulics International, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $6,951,085 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-4405) to exercise options for the accomplishment of the USS Cole (DDG 67)
Resolve and FDNY sign marine fire response agreement
MARCH 4, 2013 — Resolve Salvage & Fire has signed an agreement with Fire Department New York (FDNY) last week, allowing the resources of the FDNY to be included in Resolve’s network
Great Lakes Shipyard completes winter work on ATB
MARCH 4, 2013 — Interlake Steamship Company’s ATB Dorothy Ann and Pathfinder departed Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio, Sunday on completion of the vessel’s winter work and layup period. Great Lakes Shipyard’s
Crowley named honorary USMMA alumnus
MARCH 4, 2013 — Crowley Maritime Corp. President, Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley became an honorary alumnus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, during a special banquet
Sinopacific to build AHTS quartet for Russian owner
MARCH 4, 2013 — China’s Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group has secured a contract to build four AHTS offshore support vessels for Russian shipowner, FEMCO. The vessels will be built to Sinopacific’s own SPA150