Metal Shark to start build for stock program
APRIL 27, 2017 — Louisiana-based Metal Shark is ramping up production to build an inventory of stock vessels, with the goal of reducing lead times and enhancing its service to customers. “Evaluating
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Injured crew members airlifted from Tamar
APRIL 26, 2017 — The Coast Guard reports that two surviving crew members of the bulk-carrier Tamar explosion (see earlier story) were medevaced at approximately 4:30 a.m., by a Portuguese aircrew along
MM&P: Tug shortage hits Panama Canal transit numbers
APRIL 21, 2017 — Only half of the projected number of ships per day are transiting through the new Panama Canal locks due to a lack of staff and infrastructure says the
Marcon brokers sale of 1981-built U.S.-flag tug
APRIL 13, 2017 — Kirby Offshore Marine Pacific LLC of Houston has sold the 1981-built, 3,800 HP U.S. flag, twin screw tug Altair (ex- Osprey) to U.S. West Coast interests. Marcon International,
New specialty marine insurance available
APRIL 10, 2017 — U.S. Risk, LLC has announce a strategic alliance with Aspen American Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, to offer a specialty insurance product designed for
What’s needed to bring ULCVs into New York?
MARCH 9, 2017 — The Port of New York and New Jersey is getting set to receive the new generation of higher ultra-large container vessels (ULCV). The controlling depth of the major
Republican designated Acting Chairman of FMC
JANUARY 31, 2017 — In a reshuffle at the Federal Maritime Commission, Michael A. Khouri of Kentucky was designated Acting Chairman of the Commission on January 23, 2017 by President Trump. Acting
Eastern delivers twin Z drive tractor tug to McAllister
JANUARY 28, 2017 — Recently delivered to McAllister Towing and Transportation Co., Inc. by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, FL, the twin Z-drive reverse tractor tug Jeffrey McAllister is named in honor
Metal Shark expands its Latin American and Caribbean presence
JANUARY 4, 2017 — Boatbuilder Metal Shark, which operates two shipyards in Southern Louisiana, continues to make new inroads in the Latin American and Caribbean region market. In a recent ceremony in
MGBW building new compact, robust yard tug
DECEMBER 16, 2016—Shipyards that build and repair oceangoing vessels often employ their own small yard-tug to maneuver in and around yard structures, reposition hulls in dry docks or to control newly launched