Bordelon christening continues Susan G. Komen partnership
MARCH 3, 2015 — Bordelon Marine, New Orleans, LA, is partnering with Susan G. Komen to christen the MV Shelia Bordelon on Friday, March 20, at Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders in Houma, LA.
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ClassNK works to lessen brittle crack risk in big box ships
FEBRUARY 19, 2015 — Classification society ClassNK is to carry out a joint research project aimed at improving safety standards for ultra-large containerships. As containerships increase in size, so too does the
Norwegian ferry operator opts for non-SCR GE diesels
FEBRUARY 12, 2015 — GE Marine reports that Norwegian ferry operator Bastø Fosen will be among the first North European customers to operate the new GE diesel engines that meet IMO Tier
MAN Diesel & Turbo renews agreement with CSSC
FEBRUARY 6, 2015 — At a ceremony in Beijing this week, MAN Diesel & Turbo renewed its contract with Chinese two-stroke licensee, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The agreement runs for the
Congress Members: McCain amendment “misguided”
JANUARY 21, 2015 — A bipartisan group of 32 Members of Congress yesterday sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid urging that they reject
Ingalls starts fabrication of NSC 7
JANUARY 21, 2015 — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has officially started fabrication on the U.S. Coast Guard’s seventh National Security Cutter (NSC), Kimball (WMSL 756). “We continue to increase
Naval architect to lead BV business development strategy
JANUARY 20, 2015 — Classification society Bureau Veritas has appointed Paillette Palaiologou as Marine Marketing & Sales Director in its Marine & Offshore Operating Group. She is tasked with defining and leading
Saab teams with Damen to pursue submarine programs
JANUARY 20, 2015 — Saab AB is teaming with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group to explore future opportunities in the international submarine market. The two companies have signed an exclusive teaming agreement
Shipbuilders Council team moves to Adams and Reese
JANUARY 6, 2014 — Law firm Adams and Reese reports that Partner Matt Paxton and Governmental Affairs Advisors Joe Carnevale, Ian Bennitt and Ashley Godwin have joined its Washington D.C. office from
Wärtsilä fresh water generators picked for cruise ships
DECEMBER 18, 2014 – The Meyer Werft Germany, Meyer Turku, STX France, and Fincantieri shipyards have placed orders with Wärtsilä for the supply of fresh water generators to a total of seven