Shipbuilders stage annual fly-in on Washington

APRIL 22, 2015 — Though members of Congress may only just be recovering after this month’s barge in by AWO members, today they are going to welcome a fly-in organized by the

Damen Galaţi lays keels for two Atlantic Towing PSVs

APRIL 22, 2015 — Damen Shipyards Galaţi recently held a keel laying ceremony to mark the start of construction of two PSV 5000 platform supply vessels for Canada’s Atlantic Towing. The 90-m

BAE’s Norfolk shipyard celebrates its 100th anniversary

APRIL 21, 2015 — BAE Systems commemorated the 100th anniversary of its Norfolk, VA, shipyard this past weekend with a special event for employees and their families. The company, known for many

Avondale’s future won’t include Kinder Morgan JV

APRIL 21, 2015 — One faint glimmer of hope for the Avondale shipyard has now sputtered out. Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) says it has completed discussions with Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:KMI) to

New tanker designs with less ballast offer more savings

APRIL 20, 2015 — After developing a minimum ballast VLCC, a joint industry project involving Lloyd’s Register and China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry China (DSIC) and Dalian Ocean Shipping Co. has  continued to

MSC Cruises cuts steel for first of two mega ships

APRIL 20, 2015 — MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company, today marked a milestone in its $5.4 billion growth plan with the cutting of first steel for the first of

Ultra Deep Solutions orders DSCV trio at China Merchants

APRIL 20, 2015 — Singapore-based Ultra Deep Solutions has signed a contract with shipbuilder China Merchants Heavy Industries (CMHI) covering the constructon of three large Multipurpose Diving Support & Construction Vessels, with

NASSCO launches world’s first LNG fueled containership

APRIL 20, 2015 — Shipbuilder GD NASSCO hosted a milestone event, Saturday, April 18. The launch and christening of the Isla Bella, the world’s first LNG-fueled containership, was also the 100th launch

Vigor’s Tacoma shipyard adds newbuilding to its offerings

APRIL 17, 2015 — Vigor Industrial’s Tacoma, WA, shipyard is now adding newbuilding to its capabilities. Fabrication teams at the yard have delivered three 60′ x 24′ x 15.5′ breasting barges to

Gondan launches first of two aluminum and GRP patrol boats

APRIL 17, 2015 — Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondan has launched Rio Belelle, the first of two patrol boats being built for the Guardia Civil. With an overall length of 20.5 m and

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