ATB tug launched at BAE Systems
MAY 31, 2016—BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards, Mobile, AL, recently launched the first of two 12,000 hp ATB tugs for Sea-Vista ATB, LLC. One of the interesting features of the tug M/V Sea
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U.S.-flag ATB tug has Barke high-lift flap rudders
MAY 30, 2016 — A U.S.-flag ATB tug under construction for SEA-Vista at BAE Systems Jacksonville, FL, shipyard is equipped with Van der Velden Barke high-lift flap rudders for enhanced maneuverability and
Stevedoring barge delivered to ProvPort
MAY 30, 2016—Conrad Shipyard, Amelia, LA, recently delivered a 300-foot long x 72-foot wide rake/box barge with a deck rating of over 6,000 pounds per square foot to ProvPort, Providence, RI, according
Conrad christens Woods Hole ferry
MAY 26, 2016 —Conrad Shipyard reports that the M/V Woods Hole, a 235-foot ferry built for the Steamship Authority of Woods Hole, MA, was recently christened at Conrad Aluminum in Amelia, LA.
Danaos opts for MAN Diesel & Turbo upgrades
MAY 26, 2016 — MAN Diesel & Turbo is to upgrade the propulsion system of two 8,500 TEU Danaos Shipping containerships, CSCL Europe and CSCL America. The upgrades will include Engine-Power Limitation
Royal Caribbean adds three newbuilds to STX France orderbook
MAY 25, 2016 — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with French shipbuilder STX France to build a fifth Oasis-class ship for
Canadian shipbuilding debate continues
MAY 25, 2016 — Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) has launched public consultations in the development of a new defense policy for Canada and Irving Shipbuilding has reportedly taken this as
Eastern to perform LCU 1700 design study and analysis
MAY 25, 2016 — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, reports that it has been selected to complete a Design Study and Analysis for the Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1700 by
Gondan to build 250 passenger GRP catamaran
MAY 25, 2016 — Spain’s Gondan Shipyard has signed a contract with Acuña Group member Naviera Nabia for a 250 passenger GRP (glass reinforced polyester) catamaran ferry that will operate in the
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers Moran ATB
MAY 24, 2016 — Fincantieri Marine Group’s Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS), Sturgeon Bay, WI, has delivered the Articulated Tug Barge unit (ATB) Barbara Carol Ann Moran and the 110,000-barrel ocean tank barge