Senesco launches large floating dry dock
JUNE 3, 2013 — Shipbuilder Senesco Marine of North Kingstown, RI, last month launched the largest commercial floating dry dock in the Northeast United States. Built for Caddell Dry Dock and Repair
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Hydrex carries out underwater repairs in Port Everglades
MAY 24, 2013 — Hydrex diver/technician teams recently carried out underwater stern tube seal repairs on a 139-meter container vessel in Port Everglades, FL, close to the company’s office in Clearwater. The
Gibdock completes seismic vessel refit
MAY 20, 2013 — Gibraltar ship repairer Gibdock has completed a refit of the seismic vessel WG Cook for WesternGeco, reflecting the shipyard’s growing ability to attract return customers in the specialized
Panama Canal shipyard back in operation
MAY 3, 2013 — The Balboa, Panama, shipyard that formerly operated as Astilleros Braswell is back in operation after two years of inactivity. In January, Panama’s Comptroller General approved a 20 year
Newport News places Ford upper bow section
APRIL 15, 2013 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is complete following the addition of the ship’s upper bow section
Hercules Offshore buys liftboat Titan 2
FEBRUARY 28, 2013 — Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) reports the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire the liftboat Titan 2 from a subsidiary of KS Energy Ltd. The purchase price
Harvey Gulf gets $100 million charter for newbuild
FEBRUARY 11, 2013 — New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine LLC reports that it has signed a $100 million four year charter with DOF Subsea for its 310 ft multipurpose construction
Vigor orders giant floating dry dock for Portland
JANUARY 14, 2013 — Vigor Industrial has reached an agreement with Daoda Marine Heavy Industry Company (DDHI) to purchase a new floating dry dock for $40 million. At 960 feet long, with
Doubler plate repair lets bulker sail after collision
DECEMBER 14, 2012 — After a190-meter bulker suffered severe collision damage in Lagos, Nigeria, a large hole in the hull plating prevented the ship from sailing at full speed. The classification society
Newport News Shipbuilding launches SSN 783
NOVEMBER 12, 2012 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding division launched the Virginia-class submarine Minnesota (SSN 783) into the James River on November 3. “Launch is a