Chinese shipyard orders ABB systems for LNG carriers

FEBRUARY 2, 2015 — ABB reports that it will deliver advanced electrical propulsion systems for four LNG carriers under construction by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. The LNG vessels are a joint

Carnival names Miller VP nautical and safety operations

JANUARY 30, 2015 — Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line has named Richard M. Miller vice president of nautical and safety operations. He joins the cruise line after a U.S. Navy career of more

Huntington Ingalls buys underwater vehicles specialist

JANUARY 30, 2015 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) is getting into the unmanned underwater vehicles business. Today it announced that it has acquired the Engineering Solutions Division (ESD) of the Columbia Group.

Victoria Shipyards recognized for supplier excellence

JANUARY 30, 2015 — Lockheed Martin Canada yesterday granted its first supplier excellence award. It went to Seaspan’s Victoria Shipyards, Victoria, B.C., for its outstanding work and contribution to the Royal Canadian

GE unveils GE Marine organization

JANUARY 29, 2015 — GE (NYSE: GE) has unveiled its new GE Marine organization. Led by Tim Schweikert, VP, GE Marine, the new organization brings together GE’s commercial and technological expertise in

MHI to build “apple tank” LNG duo for Cameron shale exports

JANUARY 29, 2015 — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for two next-generation 177,000 cu.m. LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The order was booked

Rob Hogan to be Newport News VP manufacturing

JANUARY 28, 20015 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that Rob Hogan has been appointed vice president of manufacturing at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. Mr. Hogan began his career in

Vroon takes delivery of ERRV-FSV

JANUARY 28, 20015 —  Vroon today took delivery of VOS Glory at Fujian Shipbuilding Trading in Fuzhou, China. The vessel will now be heading for the North Sea, where she will be

Signet Maritime takes delivery of ASD tug

JANUARY 28, 2015—Last quarter, Signet Maritime, Pascagoula, MS, took delivery of its 72 ft Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tug Signet Vigilant. The ninth ASD added to Signet’s fleet in the last four

Irving gets AOPS build contract, is surface combatant prime

JANUARY 26, 2015 — As expected, Diane Finley, Canada’s Minister of Public Works and Government Services, along with Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, on Friday visited Halifax Shipyards to officially

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