Photos: Ship Repair USA 2024 in review
Photos of last month’s Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference are now available HERE Marine Log held its second annual Ship Repair USA conference in the French Quarter of New Orleans on
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Op-Ed: MARAD’s support programs for shipyards and operators
By Todd Hiller The Marine Log Ship Repair USA Conference, held annually in New Orleans, La., brings together some of the finest minds and leading stakeholders in the ship repair industry, providing
Alabama Shipyard wins $11.4 million USNS Kanawha contract
USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196), one of the Military Sealift Command fleet oilers that has been deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in the Red Sea, is headed for Alabama
Ship Repair USA a “huge success” in its second year
Marine Log held its second annual Ship Repair USA conference in the French Quarter of New Orleans on June 11-12, once again attracting attendees from across the spectrum of shipyards, vessel operators,
Vigor completes USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) PSA
Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, reports that it has completed a Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) on USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) at its Swan Island shipyard. The first-in-class Military Sealift Command vessel will
Ship Repair USA to feature panel on yard challenges and solutions
Every sector of the maritime industry has its own set of challenges, including ship repair yards. To go over those challenges—and how to overcome them—will be a panel of ship repair and
Ship Repair USA: Corrosion protection strategies for longevity and reliability
Ships and assets operating in or near seawater are subjected to one of the most corrosive environments for steel-based structures. Even though marine epoxies have been used for decades, they have also
Alabama Shipyard wins $30 million USNS Comfort contract
Alabama Shipyard LLC, Mobile, Ala., has been awarded a $30,085,225 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220524C4073) for a 156-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and dry dock availability of the Military Sealift Command’s
Ship Repair USA: Green retrofit design and installation processes
Ship repair yards worldwide are entering a new era due in large part to sustainability efforts and decarbonization goals. To ease yards into this transition are a variety of technologies and equipment
Ship Repair USA: Refitting a vessel for crew comfort
Crew safety and comfort are more important than ever. It has become critical to understand how a living environment can impact crew retention and performance. That’s why vessel refits or renovations should