Gulf Island Shipyards to build OSU research vessel
JULY 14, 2017— Gulf Island Shipyards, LLC, a subsidiary of publicly traded Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., has been awarded a contract by Oregon State University (OSU) to build a 193 ft x
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Blount-EBDG team to design, build new Governors Island ferry
JULY 12, 2017 — The Trust for Governors Island has awarded a contract to design and build a new passenger-only ferry to the team of shipbuilder Blount Boats, Warren, RI, and naval
Navy issues RFI for what’s now Future Guided Missile Frigate
JULY 10, 2017 — The U.S. Navy has now released its expected RFI for the next generation of frigates that will succeed the current Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Now labeled the Future
VIDEO: Metal Shark introduces Swamp Shark Drive
JULY 10, 2017 — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with Angelle Development, LLC of Breaux Bridge, LA, to introduce an entirely new vessel propulsion system featuring patented technology and several industry
Gondan delivers second dual fuel tug of trio
JULY 10, 2017 — The second LNG fueled dual fuel escort tugs to be built in Europe, PAX, has successfully completed sea trials and has been delivered to Norway’s Østensjø Rederi A/S
Karpowership orders 38 MAN engines for floating power plants
JULY 7, 2017 — The Turkish energy company Karpowership has placed an order for a total of 38 MAN 51/60 engines. They will be used in its fleet of powerships (floating power
Austal Philippines launches 50 m Incat Crowther design cat
JULY 5, 2017 — Austal Philippines’ Balamban, Cebu, shipyard has launched SeaStar 11, a 50 m Incat Crowther design catamaran passenger ferry for South Korean operator Seaspovill. The vessel will join the
Hyundai Heavy in first HiMSEN engine licensing deal
JULY 5, 2017 — Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Aramco and Dussur (Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company) to set up
GE Power and Fincantieri to develop new emission control solution
JULY 4, 2017 — GE Power (NYSE: GE) and Fincantieri have reached an agreement to co-develop a new emission control solution to reduce pollution in the marine industry. To be called Shipboard
Virgin Voyages opts for Wartsila power and navigation solutions
JULY 3, 2017 — Wärtsilä is to supply a range of equipment and systems for the three new 2,800 passenger cruise ships being built for Virgin Voyages by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The