Grimaldi chooses MAN B&W two strokes for new hybrid RO/RO generation

MAN Energy Solutions reports that the Naples headquartered Grimaldi Group has ordered MAN B&W two-stroke propulsion engine/turbocharger packages for its “Green 5th Generation” of hybrid RO/RO vessels. MAN Energy Solutions is to

VIDEO: All American Marine launches hybrid electric cat for Kitsap Transit

The All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) shipyard in Bellingham, WA has completed construction of what will be the first hybrid electric passenger ferry to operate on Puget Sound. Designed by Glosten, Seattle,

VIDEO: Navy takes delivery of LCS 15

FEBRUARY 6, 2019 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) delivered another Littoral Combat Ship, the future USS Billings (LCS 15) to the U.S. Navy in a ceremony held

Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit 15,000 TEU box ship to operate on LNG

FEBRUARY 5, 2019 — Hapag-Lloyd is to retrofit its 15,000 TEU ship containership Sajir to operate using liquefied natural gas (LNG). In future, the engine system will be able to operate on

Brazos Pilots Association takes delivery of new Metal Shark boat

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 — The Freeport, Texas, based Brazos Pilots Association has taken delivery of its newest boat, the $2.5 million Brazos Pilot. Designed by Metal Shark and built at its Franklin,

NCDOT passenger-only ferry to start Ocrakoke Island service in May

JANUARY 28, 2019 — Beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2019, the N.C. Ferry System will add direct passenger-only service from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke Island’s Silver Lake Harbor The 98 passenger Ocracoke Express

ST Engineering launches final ship in eight vessel LMV series

JANUARY 26, 2019 — Singapore Technologies Engineering reports that its Benoi, Singapore, shipyard has successfully launched Fearless, the final ship in a series of eight Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs), designed and built

Polar icebreaker Healy arrives at Vigor to start $7.3 million overhaul

JANUARY 24, 2019 — The U.S. Coast Guard polar icebreaker, Healy (WAGB-20), has arrived at Vigor’s Seattle, WA, shipyard for maintenance. The $7.3 million contract includes sea valve renewal and overhaul, bow

World Marine acquired by scrap recycler M.A.R.S.

JANUARY 23, 2019 — Modern American Recycling Services, Inc. (M.A.R.S.), a leader in the scrap recycling industry, reports that it completed a transaction acquiring World Marine, LLC on January 22, 2019. The

Gulf Craft delivers third Express Plus FSV to SEACOR Marine

JANUARY 23, 2019 — Gulf Craft, Franklin, LA, has delivered the Libby L. McCall, the third in a series of new Express Plus class 194 ft x 32 ft Incat Crowther designed

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