Maritime Partners takes delivery of second towboat in 15-vessel series

Belle Chasse, La., shipbuilder C&C Marine and Repair has delivered the M/V Brooks M. Hamilton to Maritime Partners LLC, Metairie, La. The vessel is second in a series of 15 towboats that

L&L Marine takes delivery of Thordon-equipped towboat

Recently delivered to L&L Marine Transportation, Harvey, La., by Rodriguez Shipbuilding Inc., Bayou La Batre, Ala., the 1,600 hp towboat Amelia Ray is now operational with a full range of Thordon oil-free

Bisso Towboat to get new ASD tractor tug

Bisso Towboat Company Inc., Luling, La., has signed an agreement with Main Iron Works LLC, Houma, La., to begin construction of another new 6,008 BHP Tier 4 compliant, USCG-inspected ASD tractor tug.

Ports Association of Louisiana elects new officers

The Ports Association of Louisiana (PAL) Board of Directors has elected its new officers. They form the Executive Committee for the board, tasked with representing the organization, along with its Executive Director.

Metal Shark introduces 70-knot military Super Interceptor

Shipbuilder Metal Shark, Jeanerette, La., has introduced an offshore-capable, ultra-high-performance military patrol vessel delivering 70-knot top speeds. Production of the the new welded-aluminum 52 Fearless Super Interceptor vessels is now underway at

Conrad Shipyard wins Great Lakes Dredge and Dock newbuild TSHD contract

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) has signed a contract with Conrad Shipyard for the construction of a 6,500-cubic-yard-capacity trailing suction hopper dredge. Delivery is expected in the first quarter of

Metal Shark to expand into shipbuilding

JANUARY 24, 2014—Metal Shark Aluminum Boats, Jeanerette, LA, plans to expand into shipbuilding, following the acquisition of a 25-acre waterfront property in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Morgan City, the largest city in

Kvichak Marine delivers Louisiana pilot boat

NOVEMBER 3, 2012—Kvichak Marine Industries, Seattle, WA,  recently delivered the second 52 ft x 15.5 ft pilot boat M/V River Pilot  to the Crescent River Port Pilots (CRPPA) of Louisiana.  The River