PC Maritime Offers Engineering Training Products
A new suite of engineering training products from PC Maritime has been developed to meet STCW 95 Sections A-1/12 and B-1/12 and ISM Code Sections six and eight.
Compton Made Assistant Dean
Dennis Compton, a licensed chief mate and an expert on STCW mandates, has been named assistant dean for Registration and Institutional Research at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Mariners Get LNG Handling Experience At MSI
Maneuvering trials and Shiphandling training for Guayanilla, Puerto Rico Masters, Pilots and tug Masters were conducted at MarineSafety International's Newport Simulator…
Texas A&M Picks Transas/BCG for Simulator Replacement Project
Texas State Maritime Program, a component of Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) has selected the Buffalo Computer Graphics and Transas Marine USA team for…
MMI Creates New Mertech Training Program
Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI), a private school specializing in professional marine technician training, is offering an all-new Mertech training program. The…
'Boat School' Trains Students in Use of Composites
There's been a lot of disposable income produced in the country during the past few years. This is one of the reasons the boatbuilding industry is enjoying a strong market.
As SOLAS Deadline Nears, More Composite Use is Expected
Composites have been utilized in various applications in the shipbuilding industry in order to meet countless requirements of shipyards and ship owners. Composites…
Preforms Available from West Marine
Prisma Composite Preforms, manufactured by Compsys, Inc. and widely used by production boat builders, are now going to be made available to the boat repair and retail market through West Marine…
Westfalia Separator Tapped By NASSCO
Westfalia Separator has received an order from NASSCO for fuel oil and lube oil separators to be implemented on a pair of ice strengthened, environmentally safe…
Gladding-Hearn Gets Bermuda Ferry Contract
Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding has begun construction of two new fast ferries for the Governemnt of Bermuda, Ministry of Transport. The first vessel will be delivered in September…
SENESCO To Build Walking Spud Barge
The Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corp. (SENESCO) will build a 165 ft. dredge barge that will have the ability to walk along harbor floors. Boasting a trio…
Bollinger To Build Supply Boat Trio
Bollinger Shipyards has commenced construction of three 145 ft. (44.1 m) supply/utility boats for Bordelon Marine - doubling the number of OSVs for the Lockport-based operator.
Kvichak Secures Eight-Barge Contract
Resulting from the recent developments in oil spill preparedness in the state of Alaska, various cruise ship operators have contracted Amak Towing of Ketchikan to…
New Cat-Powered Tugboat Ordered
A new Caterpillar powered tugboat ordered by the Port and Maritime Services Co. Ltd. in Gdansk, is set to play a key role in the ambitious expansion plans of the port authority.
Atlantic Marine to Build Two OSVs for Hornbeck
Atlantic Marine, Inc. signed a contract with Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. of Mandeville, La., to build two large, high capacity, Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs)…
Tidewater To Build 12 New Vessels
Tidewater Inc. signed contracts to build a total of 12 new vessels for $305 million, electing to build eight vessels at two Far East shipyards and four at its subsidiary, Quality Shipyard L.L.C.
Blount-Barker Shipbuilding Formed, Barker Named CEO
Blount-Barker Shipbuilding Corp. was recently formed, and James A. Barker has been named the President and CEO of this new venture. Blount-Barker, based in Warren…
Halter Chosen for $400M Project
Halter Marine has been chosen by the Egyptian Navy to construct four Ambassador MK III Fast Missile Patrol Craft (FMC). The vessels will be the continuation of the Ambassador Class Patrol Craft…
Maritrans' Double Hull Process Receives Patent
Maritrans Operating Partners L.P., a subsidiary of Maritrans Inc., has obtained a patent on its proprietary process for rebuilding single hull tank vessels with internal double hulls. Together with M.
Foss Maritime Company to Build New Class of Tugs
Foss Maritime Company of Seattle, Wa., has announced plans to build a new class of the highest horsepower tugs on the West Coast devoted exclusively to ship docking.
