New twin-screw towboat joins Parker Towing fleet
Parker Towing Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala., has recently taken delivery of the twin-screw towboat Jared Phillips from FMT Shipyard & Repair LLC, Harvey, La. Measuring 128 feet in length and 34 feet in
Crowley names Dan Warner CFO
Crowley Maritime Corporation reports that it has promoted senior executive team member Dan Warner to Chief Financial Officer, consolidating the company’s enterprise-level financial strategy, resources and services under his leadership. In his
Halter Marine invests in customized robotic welding solutions
Halter Marine continues to make upgrades in preparation for construction of the Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter (PSC). Today, Danish robotic welding specialist Inrotech reported that it had received an order from
TORM swoops on eight Team Tankers MR carriers
Copenhagen-headquartered TORM reports that it has entered into an agreement to purchase eight 2007-2012 built MR product tankers from Team Tankers Deep Sea Ltd. for a total cash consideration of $82.5 million
Navy awards Austal USA $235 million EPF contract
Austal USA has been awarded a $235 million U.S. Navy contract for the detailed design and construction of the 15th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel. Austal USA has delivered 12 EPFs to
Calls Grow for Vaccine Priority for Maritime Workers
December 2020 With both the United Nations and the U.S. saying maritime workers are essential, it’s important that we ask whether those workers should be prioritized before the general, less-at-risk population. As
Newport News Shipbuilding lays off 314, demotes 119
Huntington Ingalls Industries is making workforce reductions at its Newport News Shipbuilding Division that will see 314 salaried employee lose their jobs and a further 119 managers demoted. “Today is a tough
Vittoria Shipyard launches OPV for Malta
Built for the Government of Malta, the longest Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) thus far constructed by Italy’s Vittoria Shipyard was launched into the Bianco Canal February 27 in a traditional blessing and
Canadian Auditor General reports on National Shipbuilding Strategy
A report from Canada’s Auditor General, Karen Hogan, concludes that the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy has been slow to deliver ships to meet Canada’s domestic and international obligations. The audit found that
Singapore’s third LNG bunkering license goes to Total
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued a third LNG bunker supplier license. It has been awarded to Total Marine Fuels Private Limited and is for for a five-year