Austal christens second JHSV
SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 — In a ceremony at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard held September 15, Austal USA christened USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2). USNS Choctaw County is the second of nine Joint
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Austal USA honors apprenticeship program grads
AUGUST 15, 2012 — Austal USA has honored 15 graduates of its four-year apprenticeship program at a ceremony in which they received their certificates of completion and designation as Department of Labor
GulfMark’s BAE newbuilds will be Green DP 2 design
AUGUST 9, 2012 — More details have been released about the two platform supply vessels ordered by GulfMark Americas, Inc. from BAE Systems shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, at an expected cost of
U.S. tanker American Phoenix commissioned by MOTC
JULY 18, 2012—The U.S.-flag chemical tanker, 49,000 dwt American Phoenix was recently commissioned by Mid Ocean Tanker Company (MOTC). With the length of 616 feet long, beam of 105 feet and draft
Austal USA hosts ribbon cutting ceremony
JULY 8, 2012 — Austal USA held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard July 6. The event marked the opening of not one but three new buildings – Module
Management changes at Austal USA as Rella resignation fuels rumor mill
JUNE 27, 2012 — Austal has confirmed that Austal USA President and COO Joe Rella resigned last Friday, June 22, 2012. On Monday, June 25, the Austal USA Board named CFO Brian
BAE Systems starts construction of trailing suction hopper dredge
JUNE 7, 2012 — BAE Systems has begun construction on the MV Magdalen, an 8,500 cubic yard capacity trailing suction hopper dredge for Weeks Marine, Inc. Executives from the two companies gathered
JHSV 1 completes builder’s sea trials
Shipbuilder Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama, reports that Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) has completed builder’s sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. The trials encompassed over 50 demonstration events
Austal completes repair and maintenance work on Sea Fighter
In conjunction with prime contractor BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards Alabama, Austal USA, has completed a four month drydocking and shipyard availability for the Sea Fighter (FSF-1). The Panama City, Fla., based Sea
Shipbuilders move ahead with workforce development initiative
Leading American shipbuilders and repairers are moving ahead with plans for a national Maritime Workforce Development program overseen by a National Maritime Education Council. Spurred by the high cost of recruiting, hiring