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NOAA (the National Atmospheric and Oceans Administration) has awarded Alaska’s JAG Ketchikan shipyard a $99,637,544 contract to complete expanded upgrades and maintenance work on NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. The work, expected
Marine Log‘s fourth annual Ship Repair USA conference welcomed a record crowd of nearly 300 maritime professionals to Jacksonville, Fla., on June 23–24, underscoring the growing demand for a dedicated forum focused
As vessel operators continue to extend the service lives of existing fleets, maintenance and reliability have become increasingly important considerations. Aging propulsion and auxiliary systems can present operational challenges, making it critical
Chemical and product tanker specialist Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) has exercised options for two additional 40,500-dwt Handysize product/chemical tankers at Wuhu Shipyard in China, expanding a previously announced order to four
Supply chain disruptions may have eased from their pandemic-era peaks, but shipyards, vessel operators, suppliers, and logistics providers continue to navigate a complex operating environment where delays, material shortages, and transportation challenges
The Jones Act is often debated in terms of economics, trade policy, and domestic shipping costs. But for the thousands of American mariners who work aboard U.S.-flag vessels, the law represents something
Another vessel has moved through construction for Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line Inc., with the M/V Bob Nienhuis built at Intracoastal Iron Works in Bourg, La., as part of the company’s ongoing
Southern Devall, Memphis, Tenn., has expanded its fleet with the addition of two new 3,000-horsepower towboats, the M/V Wanda B and M/V Marlee Mae, underscoring the company’s ongoing investment in modern equipment
Panama City, Fla.-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. announced the successful delivery of the vehicle-passenger ferry Falcon to the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA) in Florida. The Falcon will provide reliable and modern
Federal spending priorities play a critical role in shaping opportunities for shipyards, repair facilities and maritime service providers. At Marine Log‘s Ship Repair USA—taking place June 23-24 in Jacksonville, Fla.—industry leaders and
