Viking invests in new Singapore innovation hub
APRIL 26 2013 — Singapore’s Viking Offshore & Marine Limited is to invest up to S$15 million (about US $12 million) to set up a dedicated innovation hub in Singapore to house
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Damen books big Bahamas contract
APRIL 19, 2013 — The Government of the Bahamas has signed a letter of intent with Damen Shipyards Group, headquartered in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. It covers the acquisition of nine vessels for
SCA announces 2012 Safety Awards
APRIL 18, 2013 — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced the winner of its 2012 Safety Awards at its recent General Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. which was attended by more
Leevac wins Tidewater PSV contract
APRIL 12, 2013 — Leevac Shipyards Jennings LLC, Jennings, LA, reports that it has signed contracts with Tidewater Marine, LLC, New Orleans, to build two 300 ft x 62 ft x 24
Damen to tackle South African DAFF fleet woes
APRIL 4, 2013 — The South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has assigned Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT, part of Damen Shipyards Group) to get its fleet of Fisheries
AdvanFort adds to business development team
APRIL 2, 2013 — Washington, D.C., headquartered maritime security provider AdvanFort Company has appointed Dimitrios Angelopoulos, a retired Hellenic Navy submarine commander, as its new business development manager. “Bringing Dimitrios Angelopoulos onboard
Sentinel Marine orders ERRVs for North Sea at Nam Cheong
MARCH 29, 2012 — Aberdeen, Scotland, headquartered Sentinel Marine has placed orders with Singapore listed Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong to construct four multi-role field support emergency response and rescue vessels. The vessels
Kotug to add four new Rotor Tugs to its fleet
MARCH 27, 2013 — Rotterdam headquartered Kotug is to add four new ART 80-32 class Rotor Tugs to its fleet. They are the first vessels designed for KST B.V. under a recent
ClassNK approves duplex stainless steel applications
MARCH 27, 2013 — Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has approved the first application of duplex stainless steel (NSSC 2120) on vessels in Japan. The steel, manufactured by Nippon Steel and
Bollinger delivers fifth FRC to Coast Guard
MARCH 25, 2013 — Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the Margaret Norvell, the fifth Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard. The 154 foot patrol craft Margaret Norvell is