Wartsila to eliminate 550 jobs
APRIL 21, 2016 — With market conditions weakening in its equipment businesses and a marine market outlook that continues to be challenging, Wärtsilä says it plans to realign its organization, operations and
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Milaha takes delivery of Qatar’s largest lift boat
APRIL 20, 2016 – Milaha (Qatar Navigation) has taken delivery of a new lift boat that will be deployed offshore, particularly in support of field maintenance efforts. Named Milaha Explorer, the newbuild
Shipbuilders Council announces safety award winners
APRIL 20, 2016 – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has announced the recipients of its annual safety awards. The safety awards enhance shipyard operations and promote safety through recognition and promotion
Seapower panel seeks $2 billion more for Navy shipbuilding
APRIL 19, 2016 — The House Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces proposals for the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorize procurement of three additional ships
MARAD awards $4.9 million in Small Shipyard Grants
APRIL 18, 2016 — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.9 million in grants to support capital improvements at nine small shipyards located throughout the United States. Made under the Small
SCA makes maritime leadership awards
APRIL 15, 2015 — U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) and MARAD Administrator Chip Jaenichen have received maritime leadership awards from the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA). SCA says the awards recognize
Australia’s ASC names General Manager Future Submarines
APRIL 12, 2016 — Australian shipbuilder ASC has appointed Martin Edwards to the new position of General Manager Future Submarines. He takes the position as the Australian Government decides which design partner
Ingalls Shipbuilding announces promotions
APRIL 11, 2016 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that Kari Wilkinson will become vice president of program management at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective May 23. She succeeds Richard Schenk,
Methanol fuel capable newbuilds set to debut
APRIL 11, 2016 — This month, Waterfront Shipping, a subsidiary of the world’s largest methanol supplier, Canada’s Methanex Corporation, will welcome seven methanol-burning ships, Waterfront is chartering the 50,000 dwt newbuilds to
Tanker to have first Tier III certified two stroke with EGR
APRIL 5, 2016 – Hyundai’s Ship Building Division (HHI-SBD) has finalized a contract for two Suezmax tankers for Turkish shipowner Ditas Shipping. The 158,000 cu.m crude-oil tankers will each be powered by