MSC to hold Ship Repair Industry Day
The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) will be hosting a Ship Repair Industry Day on October 10, 2023 at the Norfolk Airport Doubletree Hotel in Norfolk, Va. MSC is encouraging representatives
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ESB 4 completes drydocking at Palumbo Shipyard Malta
The Military Sealift Command’s Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) completed its first Regular Overhaul (ROH) in the European area of operations at the Palumbo Shipyard
MSC rescue and salvage vessel at India’s L&T Shipyard for repairs
The Military Sealift Command’s rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) arrived at Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T Shipyard), in Kattupalli near Chennai, India, for repairs on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Frank Collins joins Titan Acquisition Holdings
Titan Acquisition Holdings, the parent of Vigor Industrial, MHI Holdings and Continental Maritime of San Diego (CSMD), reports that Frank Collins is joining the company as senior vice president, government and public
Inaugural Ship Repair USA is a hit with attendees
Marine Log held its first-ever Ship Repair USA conference in New Orleans on June 20-21, drawing nearly 250 attendees from across the spectrum of yards, vessel operators, maintenance providers, suppliers and other
Austal USA starts construction of Navy floating dry dock
Construction is now underway at Austal USA on the Navy Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM) awarded the Mobile, Ala., shipyard under a $128 million June 2022 Naval Sea Systems Command contract.
Ship Repair USA: How to quantify and measure propeller damage
Damage to propellers from ice, debris and corrosion can be a costly fix. Speaking more on this topic at next week’s Ship Repair USA conference on June 20-21 in New Orleans is
Ship Repair USA: Where to find funding for repair yard upgrades
Shipyards are forever looking for ways to find more money for updates, upgrades and new features that will make the shipbuilding and repair process more efficient and cost-effective, and this is especially
Ship Repair USA: Using a marine chemist as a third-party inspector
Shipyards are full of hazards, as are many other industries. While shipyard and repair operators are aware of this fact, what some may overlook is the importance of consulting with a certified
Military Sealift Command speaks to suppliers and service providers at Ship Repair USA
On Day 2 of Marine Log’s inaugural Ship Repair USA conference taking place June 20-21 in New Orleans, La., the Military Sealift Command (MSC) will be hosting several presentations aimed at shipyard and ship