California Seeks to Tighten Coastal Protection
California Resources Secretary Mike Chrisman and EPA Secretary Terry Tamminen announced the release of the draft plan, California Ocean Resources Management: A Strategy…
DOC Levels 22.52% Duty on Japanese Engines
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a preliminary determination of "dumping" by Japanese outboard engine manufacturers, and has ordered a 22.52 percent…
MAN B&W Expands Turbocharger Range
Following the introduction of the TCA axial turbocharger two years ago, MAN B&W Diesel Group announced an expansion of the range to include a completely new radial turbocharger.
Compact Docking Tug from Jensen Maritime
Working from an established design, the Seattle-based naval architect firm Jensen Maritime Consultants Limited have drawn a very tidy 3400 HP docking tug. Building…
Slowing Down the Revolving Door
In the wake of the recent ethics scandal at Boeing1, Congress has begun to focus on the many issues that arise when government contractors hire former federal government employees.
Columbia Coastal Container Super-Barge
Columbia Coastal Transport, LLC, a container feeder barge operator, announced the arrival of its newest container super-barge, Columbia Boston, into service this month.
Vessels: SeaArk Delivers for USACE
SeaArk Marine, Inc. delivered a 35-ft. Enforcer Class multi-purpose crew/utility boat to the St. Paul District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in St. Paul, Minn. Named David R.
Vessels: Rigdon Christens M/V Bourbon
Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine, said that the second vessel in its 10 vessel contract has been delivered by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. of Mobile, Alabama.
GAO: AIS Partnering Could Reduce Costs
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a Report stating that federal costs related to implementation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) could…
Merwede Wins Australia Defense Contract
Merwede Shipyard won a contract to design, engineer and build one Multi-Role Vessel for Tenix Defence PTY, Ltd..of Australia. The Multi Role Vessel meets or exceeds…
Loss of MSC Carla Shakes Ship Repairers
The 2,400-teu containership MSC Carla, which was originally built in Sweden in 1972, broke in two during storms in the Atlantic during November 1997. The vessel…
Alabama Shipyard Wins Hopper Dredge Contract
Alabama Shipyard has contracted with Manson Construction Co. to build a hopper dredge at its facility in Mobile, Alabama. The 12,000 cubic yard hopper dredge, designed…