30 Jun

Keel authenticated for LCS Charleston

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Navy: (MOBILE, Ala.) — A ceremony was hosted Tuesday to celebrate the keel authentication of future USS Charleston (LCS 18), the ninth Independence-variant littoral combat ship. Charlotte Riley, wife of former Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley, serves as the ship's sponsor and honorary member and advocate for the crew.…
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Swiftships completes two MPSVs for Iraqi oil company
30 Jun

Swiftships completes two MPSVs for Iraqi oil company

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Swiftships LLC: (FAIRFAX, Va.) — Swiftships LLC has completed two 148-foot MPSVs (multi-purpose support and maintenance vessels) for the South Oil Company in Iraq. The boats will support maintenance activities for the single point mooring stations in the northern Arabian Gulf. These activities will assist in the oil exploration and…
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29 Jun

AWO, ClassNK sign agreement on Responsible Carrier Program audits

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from the American Waterways Operators (AWO): (ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators and ClassNK have announced the signing of an agreement under which ClassNK will be authorized to conduct audits of AWO's Responsible Carrier Program, a safety management system for towing vessels with which all AWO members must comply as…
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Fincantieri Marine Group wins two NAVSEA design contracts
28 Jun

Fincantieri Marine Group wins two NAVSEA design contracts

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG): (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded Fincantieri Marine Group two contracts to provide design studies and analyses services in support of the landing craft-utility (LCU) and in support of a new class of towing, salvage and rescue ship, T-ATS(X). FMG is…
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Conrad to build four Tier 4 tugs for Young Brothers
28 Jun

Conrad to build four Tier 4 tugs for Young Brothers

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from Foss Maritime Co.: (HONOLULU) — Young Brothers Ltd., Hawaii's largest inter-island cargo service provider, and Conrad Shipyard, a Louisiana-based company, have signed a contract to construct four new tugs. The nearly $80 million investment will support Young Brothers’ on-time service, reliability and efficiency. The first tug will be delivered in…
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27 Jun

MarAd, USMMA hold 'call to action' on Sea Year problems

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is text from a news release issued by the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA): (KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) and USMMA hosted more than 90 representatives of the maritime industry at a call-to-action meeting on June 24 to address concerns about the shipboard working and living environment that led to last week’s stand down…
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