HII in MOU with HD Hyundai
HII (NYSE: HII) and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), two of the world’s largest shipbuilders, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on April 7. Under the MOU, which was signed
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Op-Ed: Streamlining OSV operations with data standardization
By Arnaud Dianoux, founder & managing director, Opsealog For centuries, maritime trade has relied on standardization to drive efficiency and innovation. The introduction of the shipping container in the 1950s transformed global
Op-Ed: Change and opportunity in U.S. shipbuilding’s new era
For organizations looking to work with U.S. shipbuilding, understanding the requirements will be crucial to success, writes Darren Guillory, SSI ShipConstructor Will the next decade be a golden age for American shipyards?
Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding
San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern
Svitzer’s battery-methanol tug will have 6 MWh AYK Energy battery
The first of its kind battery-methanol tug that global towage operator Svitzer has on order at Turkey’s Uzmar shipyard will have a 6 MWh battery supplied by Andorra-headquartered AYK Energy. It is
March 2025
This issue emphasizes how innovation and sustainability are driving key changes in tug and towboat operations, shaping the future of the maritime industry in the U.S.
Op-Ed: Steel and aluminum tariffs
What is old, what is new, and what recent actions mean for industry By Jonathan R. Todd, Benesch Law United States President Donald Trump is no stranger to steel and aluminum tariffs. Trade
Bollinger Mississippi hosts two key Navy officials
Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding last week hosted Dr. Brett Seidle, acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research Development and Acquisition (ASN RDA), and Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer Ships, at
Op-Ed: How the SHIPS for America Act can restore U.S. maritime leadership
By Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) Flanked by two oceans, the United States has always been a maritime nation. Our dominance over the oceans was a key factor in establishing the U.S. as
Op-Ed: Is decarbonization driving unintended consequences?
By Peter Soles, Principal, Business Development at Glosten In recent years, the messaging around alternative fuels and zero emission vessels in marine industry magazines, online forums, news websites, and social media has