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The US needs to revive domestic shipbuilding with increased funding from Congress and investment from overseas, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said, framing the issue as a matter of economic security in the competition with China. Del Toro said on Thursday that he planned to travel to Japan and South Korea soon to encourage investment… Read More
The shipbuilding industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological innovation and environmental concerns. We have hand-picked some of the new shipbuilding companies at the heart of this change. They are focusing on the development of renewables-powered autonomous cargo ships, unmanned defense vessels, container ships utilizing DynaRig and green hydrogen technologies. Additionally, these companies… Read More
The first electric tugs of the SAAM Towage’s fleet, built by SANMAR Shipyards, have reached the Port of Vancouver in Canada. “We continue to make progress on this milestone for SAAM Towage, which is part of our strategy to drive innovation and development for increasingly sustainable operations. These tugs, which are the result our alliance… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the generating equipment for an 18 MW expansion to an existing power plant in New Mexico, USA, utilizing reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) technology. The plant will operate on natural gas fuel, and will replace lost generating capacity following the closure of a coal-fired power plant and also provide flexible… Read More
KEY POINTS The Biden-Harris administration is announcing a series of actions to strengthen the cybersecurity of America’s ports. President Biden is to sign an executive order on Wednesday. One key issue, according to senior administration officials, is the 80% of ship-to-shore cranes moving trade at U.S. ports that are manufactured in China. The Biden administration… Read More
General Arnold Latest Addition to Callan Marine’s CSD Fleet, Joining General Bradley and MacArthur GALVESTON, TX – February 21, 2024 – Callan Marine ceremoniously added a new 32-inch cutter suction dredge to its fleet, the General Arnold. The General Arnold was christened in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 20, 2024, and will immediately begin work… Read More
Signet Shipbuilding & Repair, Pascagoula, Miss., delivered the Signet Sirius, the first of two 7,725-hp ART 92-32W Rotortugs, to Signet Maritime, Houston, late last year.. This is the first ART Rotortug that Signet has built and operated in their fleet. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd. (RAL) in collaboration with RotorTug BV, the Advanced Rotortugs (ART) incorporate the patented triple Z-drive Rotortug propulsion… Read More
Armada Technologies, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Cool Company Ltd (CoolCo), a leading LNG carrier company, as they jointly work towards a more sustainable future. Under this partnership, Armada will design, engineer, procure, and provide support for the installation and commissioning of its innovative air lubrication system on a CoolCo vessel scheduled to… Read More
LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STAX Engineering, a leader in maritime emissions capture and control, today launched the first multi-port emissions reduction operation in California at the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland. STAX, a grantee of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), is the only provider authorized to service container vessels… Read More
America’s largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls (HII), has announced the successful conclusion of builder’s sea trials for the amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29). As noted by the company, the San Antonio-class vessel underwent rigorous testing in the Gulf of Mexico, assessing all systems in preparation for the final stages before its… Read More
China’s military shipbuilding is outpacing the U.S., and while that doesn’t necessary spell defeat, the Biden administration’s pick to lead Indo-Pacific Command is concerned. “The [People’s Liberation Army] navy has been on a historic trajectory these last 25 years, and while we are, I am, confident that we would prevail in combat,” Adm. Samuel Paparo,… Read More
Silver Ships delivered an Ambar 1100 (AM 1100) to North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District (NCFR) in Naples, Florida. The 36-foot fire boat is a multi-mission workboat that is being used for fast fire and emergency response, including search and rescue. The North Collier Fire Department operates the fire boat along inland, intercoastal and gulf waters in Naples, Florida…. Read More
TDI-Brooks has expanded its fleet by incorporating the R/V NAUTILUS (formerly known as Nautical Geo), thereby increasing its vessel capacity. The NAUTILUS is a DP2 vessel that was built in 2000 and measures 75 meters in length. After undergoing a 6-month retrofit period in Las Palmas, the vessel is currently enroute to the US East… Read More
Galveston, Texas-based dredging and marine construction company Callan Marine recently welcomed a newbuild large cutter suction dredger (CSD) to its fleet. Named after famed American World War II general and former US Secretary of State George C. Marshall, General Marshall was built by DSC Dredge at its facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi. It is the seventh dredger… Read More
Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley’s engineering services team, will operate with zero emissions while providing the complete performance capabilities of a traditional tug. The eWolf represents a… Read More