Bremerton, Wash., based SAFE Boats International has signed an agreement with Dutch shipyard Stormer Marine BV licensing it to build Stormer’s workboat designs in the United States. Stormer Marine’s portfolio of designs
Honolulu, Hawaii, based Pasha Hawaii reports that factory acceptance testing of the dual-fueled, MAN Energy Solutions ME-GI (-Gas Injection) main engine has been completed for the M/V George III, the first of
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a contract for the conversion of the 15,000 TEU Hapag-Lloyd container vessel MV Sajir to dual-fuel operation (see earlier story). The Sajir is one of 17 LNG-ready
The Transportation Institute (TI), a Washington, DC, based non-profit organization that advocates and works for the U.S. flag maritime industry, today reported a 30% increase in domestic maritime job creation enabled by
Incat Crowther is designing a 1,000 passenger high speed RoPax ferry for operation between mainland China and Taiwan. When in operation, the 113 m x 30.5 m catamaran will be the largest
German Naval Yards Kiel, has floated out Atair, the world’s first LNG fueled research vessel, after a building period of 16 months. The 75 m vessel is being built for Germany’s Bundesamt
Construction of the first of four Tier IV ASD 90 Tractor Tugs being built for Foss Maritime has begun with a keel laying ceremony held February 25 at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
SAAM SMIT Towage Canada has taken delivery of what will be the first IMO Tier III emissions-compliant escort tug to operate in British Columbia. Named Tsimshian Warrior, the tug was handed over
The largest fishing vessel ever built by the Nodosa Shipyard in Spain, the 74 m x 14 m Argos Cíes, is equipped with Schottel propulsion systems to achieve optimal maneuverability and propulsion
Golar LNG Limited (NASDAQ: GLNG) reports that through a new subsidiary, Gimi MS, it has entered into a 20-year lease and operate agreement (“LOA”) with BP for the charter of an FLNG