NDAA adds $4.7 billion to Navy shipbuilding spend
The U.S. Senate last night passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 by a vote of 83-11, clearing the way for it to go to the
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U.K. MoD selects preferred bidder for 3 fleet support ships
The U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected British-led Team Resolute, comprising BMT, Harland & Wolff and Navantia U.K., as the preferred bidder to deliver three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) support ships
VIDEO: Stevens Towing unveils giant Marine Travelift
Family-owned Stevens Towing Company, yesterday launched into service one of the largest Marine Travelifts in the Southeast. The giant lift, 70 feet high by 87 feet wide, is capable of lifting 820
Svitzer appoints its first head of transformation
Maersk Group global towage provider Svitzer has appointed Sabrina Weymiens to the newly created role of head of transformation. Svitzer says she has been appointed to “spearhead Svitzer’s transformation journey and keep
John McCarthy named CEO of Seaspan Shipyards
North Vancouver, B.C. based Seaspan Shipyards reports that the Board of Directors of its parent, The Washington Companies, has appointed John McCarthy as CEO of Seaspan Shipyards, effective immediately. He succeeds Mark
SMM: Svanehøj develops new fuel pump for LNG-powered ships
With LNG dual fueled vessels now accounting for 38% of currently on order shipbuilding tonnage, Svanehøj Denmark has responded to the growing move to LNG fueling with the launch of a completely
Navy takes delivery of USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205)
The Navy this week accepted delivery of the lead ship of its new class of fleet replenishment oilers, USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205). T-AO 205’s delivery follows the completion of acceptance trials
Newport News Shipbuilding marks CVN 79 construction milestone
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has reached a significant milestone in the compartment and systems construction of aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). The
Sea Machines takes wraps off next-gen nav system
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. has just unveiled a new marine computer vision navigation system designed to improve safety and performance while vessels are underway. Sea Machines’ new AI-ris, (Artificial Intelligence Recognition
Brookes Bell appoints its first female master mariner consultant
Liverpool, U.K., headquartered consultancy Brookes Bell has appointed Karley Smith as its first female master mariner consultant. The firm offers a range of master mariner services, employing a team of master mariners