Putin: Crimean shipyards “very good potential”

APRIL 25, 2014 — Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is developing a program to place construction orders at Crimean shipyards. According to a Ministry press release, these could include building tankers

Marcon brokers sale of ocean deck barge

APRIL 23, 2014 — Marcon International, Inc., Coupeville, WA, reports that Pacific Coast Maritime, Inc., Seattle, a subsidiary of Harley Marine Services, has concluded the sale of its 240′ ABS ocean deck

Damen launches first vessel in 14-tug order

APRIL 21, 2014 — Damen Shipyards’ Galati, Romania, yard recently launched the first in a series of 14 ASD tugs on order for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). The vessel, an ASD Tug

Lockheed Martin delivers LNG tank for Harvey Gulf newbuild

APRIL 16, 2014 — Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has leveraged technology and experience from the manufacturing of NASA’s space shuttle external tanks to deliver the LNG tank for the first of the

Damen delivers Shoalbuster to MCS

MARCH 31, 2014 — Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd., headquartered in Largs, Ayreshire, Scotland (MCS), recently took delivery of a new Damen Shoalbuster 2609. Damen has delivered a number of Crew Transfer

Bollinger delivers ninth FRC

MARCH 28, 2014 — Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the Kathleen Moore, the ninth Fast Response Cutter (FRC). The Coast Guard took delivery today in Key West, FL, where it is scheduled

STX France inks LOI with MSC Cruises

MARCH 27, 2014 — Shipbuilder STX France and MSC Cruises have signed a letter of intent covering the  construction of two new cruise ships, with an option for two more. The two

DNV GL opens new Vietnam office

MARCH 21, 2014 — Classification society DNV GL has moved into a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam following an opening ceremony by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of

ClassNK to acquire NAPA

MARCH 18, 2014 — Classification society ClassNK today agreed to acquire Finnish maritime software house NAPA. ClassNK provides safety and certification services for more than 8,500 vessels representing more than 20% of

Damen completes six vessel PSV series

MARCH 14, 2014 — With the official christening of the World Sapphire, Damen Shipyards has completed the delivery of a six ships series of platform supply vessels to Norwegian company World Wide

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