Derecktor to build second hybrid research vessel

JANUARY 13, 2016 — Derecktor Shipyards, Mamaroneck, NY, reports that, following on from the highly successful application of hybrid electric propulsion on the 65 ft research catamaran Spirit of the Sound for

Austal hosts LCS 16 keel laying ceremony

JANUARY 12, 2016 – Austal USA’s Mobile, AL, shipyard hosted a keel-laying ceremony yesterday for the future USS Tulsa (LCS 16), the first significant milestone in the ship’s construction. LCS 16 is

Vard Promar delivers its first ship

JANUARY 11, 2016 — Singapore listed shipbuilder Vard Holdings Limited, which is a 55.63% owned subsidiary of Fincantieri, reports that the first vessel was delivered January 8 from its newest shipyard, Vard

Andrew Bellamy stepping down as Austal CEO

JANUARY 10, 2016 — Andrew Bellamy is stepping down as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of shipbuilder Austal Limited (ASX:ASB). Announcing the move, Chairman John Rothwell said that Mr. Bellamy had

NSRP issues RFI on shipyard best practices

JANUARY 8, 2016 — The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) 01-01, to solicit abstracts related to research, development and implementation of best practices in the

Triyards reports encouraging first quarter

JANUARY 8, 2016 — Singapore listed Triyards Holdings Limited reports it increased both revenue and net operating profit after tax before other income in its FY 2016 first quarter, the three months

Royal Bahamas Police takes delivery 50-knot interceptors

JANUARY 8, 2016 — Aluminum boat manufacturers SAFE Boats International LLC, Bremerton, WA, recently delivered two new 41′ Center Console – Offshore Interceptors to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, adding to the

Mabus announces name of first TA-O (X)

JANUARY 7, 2016 —In a ship-naming ceremony held at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC, yesterday, Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced Jan. 6 that the first ship

NASSCO 2015 deliveries include three lead ships

JANUARY 5, 2016 — General Dynamics NASSCO delivered three lead ships in 2015: USNS Lewis B. Puller, the Isla Bella and the Lone Star State.Each is the lead ship in a new

Seaspan Shipyards makes executive team appointment

JANUARY 5, 2015 —Ian Brennan has joined Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards (VSY) as Vice President, Supply Chain Management & Contracts. Seaspan Shipyards says that, as a member of its executive team, Mr. Brennan

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