Horizon Shipbuilding eyes new opportunities
APRIL 12, 2017 — Horizon Shipbuilding, Bayou La Batre, AL, is bustling with activity. Vessels for for NYC Ferry are being quickly delivered, large AST tugs are being built and launched and
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Edison Chouest in new 30 month agreement with BP
APRIL 10, 2017 — Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies have announced a 30-month alliance agreement with BP. Chouest and BP have enjoyed a business alliance for over eight
Saab to build SIGINT vessel
APRIL 11, 2017 — Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) for design, construction and delivery of a Special Purpose Ship for Signal Intelligence (SIGINT). The order
Seaspan Ferries commissions LNG hybrid duo
APRIL 11, 2017 — Canada’s Seaspan Ferries Corporation (SFC) officially welcomed two new, state-of-the-art dual-fueled/hybrid (liquefied natural gas, diesel and battery) vessels to its fleet during a double commissioning ceremony held at
Two more ferries to have automatic crossing system
APRIL 11, 2017 — Rolls-Royce is to suppy Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven with an automatic crossing system for two new Multi Maritime designed double-ended plug-in battery-hybrid ferries. Construction of the vessels at Kleven’s
TMC to supply compressors for FSRU newbuild
APRIL 10, 2017 — Oslo, Norway, headquartered TMC Compressors (TMC) has been awarded a contract by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DMSE) to supply a marine compressed air system to a new-build
Damen acquisition will grow repair muscle in Rotterdam
APRIL 10, 2017—Looking to bolster its ship repair and conversion services in the Port of Rotterdam, the Damen Shipyards Group announced an agreement with Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine to acquire the
Vigor delivers third WSF Olympic Class ferry
APRIL 8, 2017 — Washington State Ferries yesterday officially accepted Chimacum, the newest addition to the state ferry fleet, from shipbuilder/contractor Vigor. The Chimacum will carry ferry riders on the Seattle/Bremerton route
Ingalls Shipbuilding christens Paul Ignatius (DDG 117)
APRIL 8, 2017 — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division today christened its 31st Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) in a ceremony attended by approximately 1,000 guests.
Vard books order for live fish transporter
APRIL 7, 2017 — Vard Holdings Limited has secured a contract for the design and construction of a live fish transportation vessel for Fjordlaks Aqua in Ålesund, Norway. The Vard 8 50