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Navy shipbuilders join Shipbuilders Council of America

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) today announced that Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding  and Ingalls Shipbuilding Divisions and General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works (General Dynamics NASSCO is currently a member

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United Seamen’s Service names 2011 AOTOS honorees

The United Seamen’s Service  2011 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) will be presented to James L. Henry, Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute; General Duncan J. McNabb, Commander, U.S.

ECO expands its newbuilding plans

Privately held Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), Galliano, La., today announced plans to design and construct eight new 280 ft deepwater platform supply vessels, increasing its current newbuilding plans to a total of

Maritime industry makes its voice heard on Capitol Hill

Hundreds of U.S. maritime industry representatives have visited Capitol Hill to highlight the critical role the industry plays in boosting America’s economic, national and homeland security. Three events this spring –the Shipbuilders

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Navy League stresses need for strong merchant marine

A skilled Merchant Marine and strong U.S. shipbuilding industry are critical to America’s national and economic security declares the Navy League of the United States in its just-released 2011-12 Policy Statement.  The