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
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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
Navy approves “quick win” shipbuilding cost-reduction initiatives
Collaboration between the Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and industry has identified numerous potential savings in the shipbuilding process. A pilot project to prioritize efficiency efforts could be implemented this year and, already,
Vigor set to add Alaska Ship and Drydock
Already a regional shipyard powerhouse in the Pacific Northwest, Vigor Industrial, Seattle, WA, is set to add yet another piece. Alaska Ship and Drydock Inc. (ASD), Ketchikan, AK, intends to transition its
Boston Ship Repair to repair Navy hospital ship
Boston Ship Repair, L.L.C., Boston, Mass., a unit of Northeast Ship Repair, was recently awarded a $9.22-million, firm-fixed-price contract for a 60-day regular overhaul/dry-docking of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort.Northeast
Evergreen increases newbuild program
The Evergreen Group signed a contract with Taiwan’s China Shipbuilding Corp. (CSBC) for the construction of 10 environmentally friendly L-class 8,000-TEU container vessels. The 10 post-panamax ships will be operated on Evergreen
NSRP picks new projects for funding
The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) says its Executive Control Board has selected 13 new research and development projects for awards totaling approximately $1.3 million. The projects will come under the umbrella