Industry News – Professional Mariner

11 Aug

BC Ferries selects Corvus battery systems for four new vessels

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, propulsion, shipbuilding

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BERGEN, Norway) — Corvus Energy has been awarded a contract to supply its Battery Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for four new hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger and car ferries for Canadian-based ferry operator British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries). The four new vessels are part of BC Ferries’ new Summit class and are named Summit Arbutus, Summit…

05 Aug

Colonna’s signs component deal with Newport News Shipbuilding

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(NORFOLK, Va.) — Colonna's Shipyard Inc. (CSI) has announced a multi-year agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division for structural component fabrication for U.S. Navy nuclear shipbuilding programs. According to Randall Crutchfield, chairman and CEO at Colonna’s, the distributed shipbuilding partnership will help NNS meet the generational demand for Navy assets and provide Colanna's with predictable workload.…

30 Jul

Resolve Marine moves to new waterfront facility in Tacoma

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsSalvage

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions, has moved its Pacific Northwest operation to a new, strategically positioned location on the Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash. The move reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the region and enhances its ability to deliver rapid, high-quality service to customers across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The…

23 Jul

Gunderson Marine & Iron names Tom Lee as president

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron (GM&I) has appointed Tom Lee as president, strengthening the company's executive leadership as it continues its growth across marine manufacturing, complex steel fabrication, and defense projects. Dee Burch will hold the role of chief executive officer and owner, where he will continue to lead the company's long-term strategic vision, customer relationships, and future…

20 Jul

Long Island ferry operator promotes four senior managers

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Licensing and training, U.S. Coast Guard

(PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y.) — Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company President Brian Buckley McAllister recently announced senior management promotions at the ferry. Founded in 1883, the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company continues to build on its long history of service by advancing experienced maritime leadership for the future. The company transports approximately half a million cars between Connecticut and…

29 Jun

Industry mourns Brandon Durar, founder of JonRie deck equipment

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsDeck equipment, shipbuilding, Tugboats and towing

(SEATTLE) — Markey Machine on Friday announced the passing of Brandon Durar, a respected figure in the maritime industry and a dedicated leader whose career spanned more than four decades. Durar died on Sunday, June 21, at the age of 71. Durar built his career through hard work, persistence, and a practical understanding of marine deck equipment. He supported operators…

18 May

Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, shipbuilding

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, announced on Monday that Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received SCA’s 2026 Improvement in Safety Award for the 2025 calendar year. The annual awards recognize shipyards for their dedication to safety, operational excellence, and accident prevention. Through proactive safety…

15 May

Markey Machine appoints Eric Rose as president

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsDeck equipment, Tugboats and towing

(SEATTLE) — Markey Machine, one of America’s longest-standing manufacturers of marine deck machinery, has announced the appointment of Eric Rose as president. Founded in 1907, Markey Machine has spent more than a century designing and manufacturing winches and deck machinery for operators who depend on that equipment to perform under the most demanding conditions in the world. Rose brings extensive…

08 May

Industry veteran Capt. Rick Iuliucci retiring at Vane Brothers

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsTugboats and towing

(SALISBURY, Md.) — Vane Brothers has announced that Capt. Rick Iuliucci, vice president of operations, is retiring effective July 1. In a related move, the company is promoting three maritime professionals into key leadership positions that guarantee continued operational effectiveness. An official change of command takes place on June 1. At that time, Brendan MacGillivray assumes the role of Vane…

05 May

Master Boat begins fabrication of Navy towing ship modules

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders recently announced the commencement of module fabrication for the U.S. Navy's Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS) program under its partnership with Austal USA. The start of fabrication marks a significant milestone as Master Boat advances its role in the Navy's effort to strengthen and diversify the domestic shipbuilding industrial base. "Starting fabrication…