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12 Mar

Trump: Office of Shipbuilding will have ‘huge impact’

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration wants a sweeping government-wide overhaul of the U.S. commercial and military maritime sectors in an effort to catch up to China’s unrivaled shipbuilding capacity, according to draft documents obtained by USNI News. The draft of an executive order, dated Feb. 27, calls on administration officials to create a maritime action plan over the next six…

11 Mar

Canada taps Davie for second new polar icebreaker

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsIcebreakers, shipbuilding

(LEVIS, Quebec) — The government of Canada has awarded a $3.25 billion contract to Chantier Davie Canada for the construction a polar icebreaker under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). This marks a significant milestone in strengthening Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and security. As part of its fleet renewal plan, the Canadian Coast Guard is acquiring two polar icebreakers. The other polar…

11 Mar

Conversion of two WSF ferries delayed due to World Cup

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(SEATTLE) — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Thursday he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting Washington on the path to restoring full domestic ferry service by this summer. As a result of this plan, Washington State Ferries (WSF) will have 18 operating vessels in the water for the first time since 2019. Full domestic service…

10 Mar

U.S.-flagged tanker burns after being hit by boxship off Britain

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newsshipping

(LONDON) — A U.S.-flagged oil tanker spewed black smoke and flames Monday after being struck by a containership off Britain's North Sea coast, NPR reported. U.K. Coastguard and firefighting helicopters were hovering over the burning ships as lifeboats ferried survivors away. The chief executive of a nearby port told local media there was a "massive fireball" following the collision. Authorities…

10 Mar

Polar Star finishes frigid duties, departs Antarctica

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, U.S. Coast Guard

(SOUTHERN OCEAN) — Accomplishing its missions, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departed the Antarctic region Tuesday after 65 days south of the Antarctic Circle in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2025. Operation Deep Freeze is an annual event, led by the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) in conjunction with the Department of Defense, to support…

10 Mar

Safety alert: Recalled defective mechanical heat detectors

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsSafety alert, Tugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard recently investigated an engine room fire on an inspected towing vessel which led to the discovery of issues with the maintenance and installation of fire detection systems on multiple towing vessels. During the investigation, several towing vessels were discovered to have defective heat detectors installed in their engine rooms. These detectors had been recalled…

10 Mar

CMA CGM to invest $20 billion in U.S. maritime and logistics

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPorts, shipbuilding, shipping

(MARSEILLE, France) — CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air and logistics solutions and owner of the U.S.-flag carrier American President Lines (APL), has announced a $20 billion investment to contribute to the U.S. maritime economy and support the transformation of America’s domestic supply chain over the next four years. This announcement builds on CMA CGM Group’s…

10 Mar

Seaspan to build heavy polar icebreaker for Canada

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsIcebreakers, shipbuilding

(NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — Seaspan Shipyards has been awarded the construction contract to build one of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new heavy polar icebreakers. The polar icebreaker will be built entirely in Canada at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. With the contract now in place, Seaspan is ready to cut steel on this ship…

10 Mar

Allman takes helm again as Marinette Marine CEO

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(MARINETTE, Wis.) — Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s board of directors has approved Jan Allman to assume the duties as FMM’s CEO beginning this week. Current FMM CEO Mark Vandroff is returning to Fincantieri Marine Group in a new role as the senior vice president of government relations in Washington, D.C. Allman is quite familiar with Fincantieri operations in northeast Wisconsin, as…

06 Mar

Hanwha Philly lays keel for Cal Maritime training ship

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, shipbuilding

(PHILADELPHIA) — TOTE Services and Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Wednesday celebrated a shipbuilding milestone with the keel laying of the fifth and final vessel in the national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV) program. Upon completion, the ship will serve California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime). Commissioned by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), the NSMV program is designed to provide world-class…