Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Armón recently delivered one tug boat powered by two MAN 7L27/38 four-stroke engines and is close to delivering another powered by two similar 9L27/38 engines. Both vessels are for
U.S.-flag containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ) reports that that Alherd Kazura has been appointed to the new position of Vice President of International Services. Mr. Kazura will report to Brian
The Investigation Committee of the Russian Federation has detained two senior transportation inspectors over the July 10 sinking of a river cruise vessel that resulted in 122 deaths, the RIA Novosti news
Singapore-listed Ezra Holdings Limited reports that its offshore construction division, EMAS AMC, has been awarded a contract by Chevron Thailand that will see it installing wellhead platforms and associated pipelines in the
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $10,999,993 modification to previously awarded Navy contract (N00024-06-C-2304) for research, development, test, and technical services for the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer. Technical services
Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) yesterday announced its second quarter and six months 2011 financial results. For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, Conrad achieved net
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that its third National Security Cutter, Stratton, successfully completed rigorous acceptance trials Friday to ensure the cutter meets its contractual requirements and is ready for delivery to
ABB reports that in the second quarter it booked orders for a total of $200 million from Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Keppel FELS and Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd., to supply
Houston headquartered National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE: NOV) reports that it has signed contracts to supply drilling equipment packages for seven drillships to Brazilian shipbuilder Estaleiro Atlântico Sul (“EAS”), including drilling riser
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $9.98 million in grants to 13 small shipyards under the U.S Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants Program “These grants will help improve our ability
