MOU on new propulsion solution was signed at SMM

MAN and ABB cooperate on next-gen propulsion solution for LNG carriers

Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the recent SMM event, MAN Energy Solutions and ABB are to collaborate to develop of a next-generation Dual-Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) propulsion concept for LNG carriers.

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ACBL and Jeffersonville partner to redevelop former Jeffboat Shipyard

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) executed a redevelopment agreement with the city of Jeffersonville, Ind., last week to fund the development of a master plan for the former 80-acre Jeffboat shipyard site

John McCarthy moves up at Seaspan Shipyards

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

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Canal Barge receives $51.4 million Title XI loan guarantee

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) reports that New Orleans headquartered Canal Barge Company Inc. has received a Federal Ship Financing Program (as “Title XI”) loan guarantee amount of $51,458,000

Cruise ship under construction at Fincantieri’s Genoa Sestri yard—one of 18 shipyards that Fincantieri operates worldwide

European shipbuilding gets a wakeup call

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having repercussions in the Baltic. Already, Finland and Sweden have sought to join NATO. Now, long-time NATO member Denmark is planning to invest up to DKK 40

Ryan Hentschel joins shear group naval architect foirm

The Shearer Group adds to team

The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI), a Houston-based specialist in the design of inland towboats, ferries and barges, reports that Ryan Hentschel has joined the firm as a naval architect. Hentschel holds a

Norwegian Cruise Holdings is the newest Methanol Institute member

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings joins the Methanol Institute

Thus far there are no methanol-fueled cruise ships. However, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be and the Methanol Institute has just welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYCE: NCLH) as its newest

Berfen Engines and MSHS execs sign the agreement

Bergen Engines partners with MSHS

Bergen Engines has entered a sales and service partnership agreement with Fort Lauderdale, Fla., headquartered Motor Services Hugo Stamp Inc. (MSHS) to support its marine and land service offerings in both North

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding construction work

Fincantieri Bay breaks ground on new facility

Sturgeon Bay, Wis.-based Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) has broken ground on a new 19,000-square-foot machine shop. Inside the 300 foot long building, shipbuilders will have access to two overhead cranes capable of

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Wärtsilä says its new medium speed engine “checks all the boxes”

The latest addition to the Wärtsilä Marine Power engine portfolio, the new Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed four-stroke engine is designed to accelerate and support the maritime sector’s efforts in achieving decarbonized operations. Based

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