Keppel O&M to build Singapore’s first LNG fueled bunker tanker

APRIL 9, 2018 — Keppel Offshore & Marine’s Keppel Singmarine subsidiary has been awarded a contract to build Singapore’s first LNG dual fuel bunker tanker. The tanker will be owned and operated

TORM uses equity raise for some bargain basement tanker buying

APRIL 8, 2018 — Publicly traded shipping company TORM recently decided to spend a good chunk the capital it raised during a recent equity offering to do a little bargain basement tanker

VT Halter Marine unveils new blast and paint facility

APRIL 7, 2018 — Shipbuilder VT Halter Marine Inc. yesterday held a dedication ceremony at its Pascagoula, MS, shipyard to unveil a new $10-million, state-of-the-art blast and paint facility that will allow

Horizon Shipbuilding reports busy year

APRIL 5, 2018 —Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., reports that this year has seen a steady stream of new construction and vessel repair projects at its Bayou La Batre, AL, shipyard. New construction projects

NASSCO cuts steel for second Matson LNG-ready ConRo

APRIL 3, 2018 — General Dynamics NASSCO has started construction of Matsonia, the second ship in a two-ship series of Kanaloa-class 870 ft, 3,500 TEU LNG ready ConRo vessels on order for

Torm orders newbuild MR tanker trio at GSI

APRIL 3, 2018 — Copenhagen headquartered tanker owner Torm has exercised options for the construction of three MR newbuildings at China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for a total commitment of $93 million

First Mitsui Cameron LNG project carrier named in Geoje

APRIL 2, 2018 — Samsung Heavy Industries Co’s Geoje, South Korea, shipyard last week hosted a naming ceremony for the 174,000 cu.m LNG carrier Marvel Falcon. The vessel is to be chartered

Christie Thomas promoted to VP contracts and pricing at NNS

MARCH 30, 2018 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that Christie Thomas has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. She will succeed Tom

Seven more Majestic Fast Ferry cats to be MTU powered

MARCH 29, 2018 — Seven 39m Incat Crowther-designed catamaran fast ferries on order for Singapore operator Majestic Fast Ferry Pte Ltd will each be powered by two MTU 16V 2000 M72 engines.

Conrad reports loss making year and quarter

MARCH 29, 2018 — Despite a one-time tax benefit of $1.3 million, Morgan City, LA, headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) reported continuing net losses in its fourth quarter and

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