(BRISTOL, R.I.) — Bristol Harbor Group Inc.has announced Taylor Smith as BHGI’s most recent addition to its naval architecture and marine engineering practice. She has joined BHGI as a naval architect. Smith graduated from…
(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — With the world still amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person trade shows remain on pause. But this doesn’t mean that boaters have to stay cooped up. Since this event is virtual, everyone can register to attend the 2021…
(GOTHENBURG, Sweden) — The maritime industry has taken a further step into online and blended training with the appointment of Andrea Lodolo as the new CEO of Seably, a marketplace for maritime training. The online platform has already reached more…
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — Svitzer Australia recently took the delivery of the Robert Allan Ltd. (RAL) designed RAstar 3000-W series ASD tug, Svitzer North, from ASL Shipyard, Singapore. The design was developed in close co-operation with Svitzer’s operations team, to…
(HONG KONG) — The board of Wallem Group has announced that Chief Executive Officer Frank Coles has resigned and will be leaving the Wallem Group shortly. Coles has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the COVID-19…
(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships has announced the delivery of a refurbished 48-foot workboat to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). The vessel in its original state was an Endeavor 45 built by Silver Ships in 2008 for the Mississippi…
(HELSINKI) — Wartsila Voyage has introduced Wartsila SmartMove Suite to the global shipping market. This flagship offering for semi-autonomous sailing features the industry’s most advanced sensors and high-accuracy ship control systems, effectively taking the concept of automated dock-to-dock operations to…
(COPENHAGEN, Denmark) — The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA), the nonprofit organization that promotes and helps facilitate the uptake of direct wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping. ABS has become increasingly involved with…
(OSLO, Norway) — DNV GL, the assurance and risk management company, will change its name to DNV on March 1. The move comes after a comprehensive review of the company’s strategy as it positions itself for a world in which…
(SPAY, Germany) — Schottel has been awarded a contract to deliver EcoPellers and pump jets for two new autonomous roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo ships. They will be operated by ASKO Maritime AS, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler, and built at Cochin Shipyard…
(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.) — Imtra, a leading manufacturer and importer of high-quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, has committed additional resources to the Gulf of Mexico market with the hire of Robert “Laef” Lowther. In…
(THE HAGUE, Netherlands) — Shell Marine has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide marine lubricants to cruise line operator Carnival Corp.’s global fleet of 89 ships. Carnival will also offset the carbon dioxide emissions from the marine lubricants it…
(SEATTLE) — Alisa Preston has joined Global Diving & Salvage as director of marine technology. In this role, she will be leading the growth of Global’s underwater technology resources, supporting its existing business lines while creating new opportunities. Preston will…
(BERGEN, Norway and VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — Corvus Energy has announced an order from Wartsila for four Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for the offshore support vessel fleet operated by Louisiana-based Harvey Gulf. The orders follow the successful sea trial of…
(HOUSTON) — Following the successful launch of the C32B 2,025-hp engine, Caterpillar Marine has announced the release of the new Cat C32B triple turbo 2,433-hp high-performance marine engine, with a rated engine speed of 2,300 rpm. With a 20 percent…
(SEATTLE) — Foss Maritime has announced the appointment of Will Roberts as the organization’s next president. Roberts brings to the position a wealth of knowledge and an array of experience in the maritime industry, on a local, national and global…
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley Shipping has formed a New Energy division strategically focused on diverse services supporting the emerging energy sectors in the U.S. and adjacent regions – concentrating in offshore wind and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The new division…
(THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. and ARLINGTON, Va.) — Teledyne Technologies and FLIR Systems jointly announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8 billion.…
(SEATTLE) — Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is supporting O'Hara Corp. as it modernizes a 204-foot factory trawler, Alaska Spirit. The vessel has been successfully fishing Alaska's Bering Sea since 1989 when it was converted from an offshore supply vessel…
(SEATTLE) — Centerline Logistics, a leading national provider of marine transportation services, has acquired Saltchuk Marine Services’ California ship refueling business, currently operated by subsidiary Foss Maritime Company. This major acquisition brings together the combined capabilities of two of the…
(SINGAPORE) — AkzoNobel N.V. is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings, owner of the premium Sea Hawk brand. Financial details are not disclosed. The privately-owned company is…
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Halter Marine is teaming with Gibbs & Cox on the U.S. Navy’s contract to perform design studies for the development of the large unmanned surface vessel (LUSV). The LUSV studies contract has an anticipated completion date of…
(BURLINGTON, Ontario) — Thordon Bearings has raised concerns over proposed changes to Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) requirements, citing far-reaching environmental consequences if clauses in the existing document are removed. In a statement submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
(WASHINGTON) — The American Pilots’ Association (APA) has announced that Clayton “Clay” Diamond will assume the duties of executive director and general counsel, effective Jan. 1. Diamond succeeds Paul Kirchner, who has been APA executive director-general counsel since 1992. Prior…
