Scana Propulsion books fishing vessel contracts

JUNE 16, 2016 — Scana Propulsion has signed a contract with AO Shipyard Yantar, Kalingrad, Russia, to deliver propulsion and maneuvering systems for three fishing vessels on order for VI Lenin Collective

Harley orders two ATB tugs from Conrad Shipyard

JUNE 15, 2016 — Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, LA has signed a contract with Harley Marine Services of Seattle, WA, to build two 4,560 HP ATB tugs. “It is always gratifying to

Stena Weco christens new product tanker

JUNE 15, 2016—The 50,000 dwt chemical and product tanker Stenaweco Impulse was recently named at Langelinie Pier in the center of Copenhagen at a christening ceremony attended by 300 guests. H.R.H. Crown

Frigate towed to Detyens for conversion

JUNE 14, 2016—Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Invader class tug Monitor recently towed the 33-year-old, ex-USS Taylor (FFG-50) from Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Detyens Shipyards in Charleston, SC, where the vessel will be converted in preparation for

HII makes VP appointment at Newport News

JUNE 14, 2016 —  Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that Michael Lempke has been appointed vice president of energy programs for its Newport News Shipbuilding division. He will succeed Pete Diakun, who

First National funds Nigeria shipyard offer

JUNE 14, 2016 — First National Partners of Atlanta, GA, structured and sourced financing for Fairway Offshore, a local Nigerian marine services provider, to make an offer to acquire from foreign ownership,

New high-speed ferry for Majestic Ferries

JUNE 14, 2016—Singapore’s Majestic Ferries recently took delivery of the Majestic 7, the first of four 200-passenger, high-speed catamaran ferries for service between Singapore and Batam. Based on a design by Incat

Canada tries to speed up Surface Combatant procurement

JUNE 13, 2016 — Canadian ministers have announced what they say is “a streamlined and transparent procurement approach to deliver the Canadian Surface Combatant to the Royal Canadian Navy up to two

Ulstein starts sea trials of X-Stern SOV

JUNE 10, 2015 — Ulstein Verft reports that the first vessel equipped with its innovative X -Stern left its Ulsteinvik, Norway, shipyard for sea trials on Tuesday. The 88 m vessel, Ulstein

VT Halter Marine delivers ATB tug to Bouchard

JUNE 10, 2015 — VT Halter Marine’s Pascagoula, MS, shipyard delivered the ATB tug M/V Frederick E. Bouchard to Bouchard Transportation, Melville, NY, earlier this week. Delivery of the 6,000 hp twin

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