First OPC built by Austal USA will feature Kongsberg Maritime's Promas propulsion system

Austal USA selects Kongsberg Promas systems for its first OPC

Austal USA has selected Kongsberg Maritime to supply its Promas propulsion system to the latest ship in the United States Coast Guard’s new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Heritage Class program. This initial

CLIA report shows cruising back in good health

With CLIA reporting passenger volume climbing, cruising marks new milestones

One key take-away from the just-released Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2024 State of the Cruise Industry report: 2023 passenger volume reached 31.7 million— surpassing 2019 by 7%. Against that backdrop, all

Refit at Gladding-Hearn gives pilot boat a new lease on life

Refit gives Boston Pilots’ launch a new 20-year lease on life

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, has delivered the first of two Boston Pilots‘ Chesapeake-class pilot boats that have been undergoing a comprehensive refit, at its Somerset, Mass, shipyard. “The vessels are well used

CSOV outside Ulstein Verft building hall

Ulstein Verft launches first of two Olympic CSOVs

Ulstein reports that the first of two advanced offshore wind construction service and operation vessels under construction for Norway’s Olympic Subsea ASA has been launched from the dock hall at its Ulstein

New Rottnest Island ferry

New Rottnest Island ferry starts construction

Construction on a new 32-meter passenger ferry, designed by Incat Crowther for Western Australian ferry operator Rottnest Fast Ferries, has commenced at Austal Philippines. The new ferry will operate on the popular

LCU 1710 event speaker

Austal USA starts construction on LCU 1710

Austal USA yesterday marked the start of construction on LCU 1710, the first of three U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels in a ceremony held at its Mobile, Ala. shipyard. The

Conrad Industries' Morgan City, La., shipyard

Conrad Industries reports 2023 results

Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has announced its 2023 results and backlog. The company reported a net loss of $27.0 million and a loss per diluted share of $5.39 for the

YRBM barge after launch

NAVSEA exercises $18.48 million YRBM barge option

Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., an $18,484,619 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-2253) for the detail design and construction of one additional Yard,

March 2024

In this issue, we dive back into the rules of alternative fuels, engine developments and low-carbon vessel deliveries over the last year and into the next.

OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system MOU

Korean shipyard in MOU on OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system

Jinhae, Korea, based shipbuilder K Shipbuilding (KSB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alfa Laval. It covers the use of Alfa Laval’s OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system in potential KSB

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