Wärtsilä' Starts Prop Production in China
The joint venture company set up by Wärtsilä and CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation) in China to design, manufacture and deliver Fixed Pitch Propeller (FPP)…
Electric Boat Contract Modified
Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $12,784,287 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-04-C-2100) for consolidated design agent, planning yard…
Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction – ANPRM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) discussing possible strategies to reduce mortalities…
USCG Amends NVICs
The U.S. Coast Guard has amended three of its Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs) relating to maritime security. NVIC 03-03 regarding implementation…
IBIA Welcomes Annex VI, but Warns Industry
in bunker fuel. particularly affected. bunker fuel, and imposing strict record keeping requirements on shipowners. the atmosphere benefits everybody. the IMO has…
A&P Birkenhead Works on HMS Bulwark
A&P Birkenhead Ltd, part of the A&P Group, has been awarded the contract for the ‘pre-acceptance’ drydocking of BAE Systems’ newbuild HMS Bulwark (L15) prior to…
C&C, Kongsberg Maritime Sign Agreement
Kongsberg Maritime, Inc., USA and Kongsberg Maritime, Norway have signed an agreement with C & C Technologies, Inc. for the sales and support of Hugin Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to the U.S.
U.S. Shipyards: Lean and Mean?
The National Shipbuilding Research Program – Advanced Shipbuilding Enterprise (NSRP-ASE), the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Navy's Office of Naval Research…
HOS Buys Boats
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. exercised its option to purchase the HOS Hotshot, a new 165-ft. fast supply boat that it has been operating under a bareboat charter…
