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Damen Shipyards delivers first Shoalbuster 3512

MAY 20, 2016 —The first of Damen’s new Shoalbuster 3512 class multipurpose workboat, the Noordstrom, was recently handed over to Dutch marine services specialist Van Wijngaarden Marine Services B.V. in the port

Vane Brothers adds to its fleet

MAY 13, 2016 — Baltimore, MD, headquartered Vane Brothers has added two more vessels its growing fleet: the 4,200 horsepower tugboat Hudson and the 55,000 barrel barge Double Skin 601. The Hudson

CBP issues two Jones Act rulings

MAY 4, 2016 — In its Maritimefedwatch, law firm Winston & Strawn notes two Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rulings issued April 13, 2016, clarifying the application of the U.S. Jones Act

Marcon brokers sale of 1980-built Foss tug

MARCH 31, 2016 —Marcon International, Inc., Coupeville, WA, has brokered the sale of the 1,700 BHP tug Benjamin Foss by Foss Maritime Company, Seattle, WA to private U.S. interests.  The 78.0′ x