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Irving Shipbuilding hires former NAVSEA commander

JULY 18, 2013 — Canada's Irving Shipbuilding has hired recently retired Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) commander Vice-Admiral Kevin M. McCoy. James D.

Bollinger Fourchon attains safety milestone

JULY 18, 2013 — Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. reports that its Bollinger Fourchon, L.L.C. facility has worked twelve years without a lost time accident.

Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding delivers launch to Delta pilots

JULY 18, 2013—Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, MA, has delivered its fourth St.

Bimini Superfast cleared to embark passengers in U.S

JULY 17, 2013 —The Bimini Superfast ferry received its Initial Certificate of Compliance (ICOC) from the U.S.

Marcon brokers sale of Crowley tug to Island

JULY 17, 2013 — Marcon International, Inc. has brokered the sale of another tug from Crowley Marine Services, Inc.

EC says some Spanish shipbuilding aid must be repaid

JULY 17, 2013 — Spanish shipbuilders have gotten some bad news, but it could have been worse.

Harley Marine Z-drive tractor tug arrives in California

JULY 17, 2013 — The first of two Z-drive tractor tugs built by Nichols Bros, Whidbey Island, WA, for Harley Marine Service has arrived in Southern California.

Wärtsilä books first orders for X62 engine

JULY 17, 2013 — Wärtsilä has received its first two orders, for a total of seven engines, for the Wärtsilä X62 two-stroke low speed engine.

Brazil's EISA gets environmental nod for new shipyard

JULY 17, 2013 — Brazilian shipbuilder EISA (Estaleiros Ilha SA) has received a preliminary license from environmental regulator IBAMA for a new shipyard to be built i

Vane Brothers tug launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding

A new Vane Brothers tug recently launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD, will feature some innovative towing winch and deck equipment from

Charges unsealed in counterfeit semiconductor case

JULY 16, 2013 — Peter Picone, 40, of Methuen, Mass., has been charged with importing counterfeit semiconductors from China for sale in the United States.

American Cruise Lines appoints Director of Marine Operations

JULY 16, 2013 — Captain Andrew White has joined American Cruise Lines as Director of Marine Operations.

Norwegian Cruise Line orders second Breakaway Plus

JULY 16, 2013 — Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed an order with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft for a second Breakaway Plus cruise spring 2017.

USCG issues report on Carnival Splendor fire

JULY 16, 2013 — While Carnival Cruise Lines continues to deal with the impact on bookings of the Carnival Triumph incident and subsequent problems, the U.S.

Cargotec to acquire Hatlapa

JULY 16, 2013 — Cargotec's MacGregor unit has entered into an agreement to acquire Germany's privately owned Hatlapa Group for an enterprise value of EUR 160 million.<

Chinese LNG carriers to have fuel sharing MAN DF engines

JULY 16, 2013 — Six 174,000 cu.m LNG carriers being built in Chinese shipyards will each be powered by five MAN 51/60DF dual-fuel engines is a significant development

Panama finds missile components on North Korean ship

JULY 16, 2013 — Panama is holding a North Korean ship, the 1977-built Chon Chon Gang, after war materials were found hidden in containers carrying a cargo of brown sug

$1.2 billion patrol boat deal with Saudis is in the works

JULY 15, 2013 — A $1.2 billion Foreign Military sale is in the works.

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