04 Aug

Safety and environment get elevated profile in new FOSS management structure

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(SEATTLE, August 4, 2008) -- The Foss Maritime Company announced today it has created three new management positions aimed at strengthening its safety, compliance and environmental programs. Frank Williamson has been promoted to vice president, safety, quality and general counsel. Formerly Foss' general counsel, Williamson will take on new responsibilities in health, safety, compliance and quality assurance.He will oversee the…
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01 Aug

Austal USA breaks ground on new facility

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Austal USA groundbreakers. (MOBILE, ALA. - AUGUST 31, 2008) -- Austal’s US operation located in Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the start of work on its Modular Manufacturing Facility (MMF) with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 31, 2008.  The ceremony was attended by several notable federal, state, county, and local VIPs, including: Alabama Governor Bob Riley; Mobile County Commission President Stephen Nodine;…
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01 Aug

Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. opens European subsidiary

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(Seattle - JULY 31, 2008) -- Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. (GPA), a leading Naval Architecture and Marine, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Firm, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is further expanding its international focus after opening an office in Shanghai, China in 2004, and has announced the establishment of a European subsidiary  “Guido Perla Europe GmbH” (GPE GmbH) in Germany. GPE…
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31 Jul

New positions pin coast-to-coast sales support for Samson

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(FERNDALE, WASH. – July 30, 2008) –- Samson, the worldwide leader in performance cordage, recently hired Phil Putnam and Doug Looker as Regional Sales Managers for the Commercial Marine and Commercial Fishing industries. These positions were created to fill the ever increasing demands of the North American markets. Phil Putnam, Samson’s East Coast Regional Sales Manager will handle accounts from…
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30 Jul

U.S. Marine Corps awards 42-boat contract to Aluminum Chambered Boats

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(BELLINGHAM, WASH. - JULY 25,2008) -- Aluminum Chambered Boats has been awarded a $12.8 million contract from the United States Marine Corps to build 42 MKIII Bridge Erection Boats (BEB). Production for this series starts immediately, with anticipated delivery of the first five boats in December 2008, and completion of the project by July 2009. BEBs are an integral part…
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30 Jul

Kvichak Marine Industries constructing seven utility boats for US Navy

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One of the Kvichak Marine Industries fleet. Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc., of Seattle, WA, is currently constructing seven MPF/UB-40 utility boats for the United States Navy. The 40’ high-speed landing craft are replacing the Navy’s existing LCM-8 craft as part of the Improved Navy Lighterage System in support of pre-positioned Marine Amphibious assault missions. Deliveries for the craft are scheduled…
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30 Jul

Gladding-Hearn nears completion of the first in a 12-boat order for the U.S. Navy

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Approved profile of Gladding-Hearn U.S. Navy Boat (SOMERSET, MASS.— July 16, 2008) --After 53 years of building only commercial vessels, Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, is nearing completion of its first high-speed patrol boat for the U.S. Government.  The 64-foot vessel is the first of 12 new boats ordered by the Navy.  The all-aluminum boat features a C. Raymond-Hunt-designed deep-V hull,…
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30 Jul

Samson continues to strengthen R&D with new hire, Alma Regalado

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(FERNDALE, WASH. – July 18, 2008) –- Samson, the worldwide leader in performance cordage, continues to support its commitment to having the industry’s most advanced Research and Development team by welcoming Engineer Alma Regalado to the staff.  Ms. Regalado joins Samson with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of the City of Manila, Philippines. She has a strong…
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30 Jul

Transas to appear at Shipbuilding Machinery & Maritime Technology International Trade Fair

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Transas navigational bridge (HAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 30, 2008) -- At SMM 2008 (Shipbuilding Machinery & Maritime Technology International Trade Fair), Transas will continue to demonstrate its ability as a provider of ‘total solutions’ to the maritime industry. Being a maritime company able to provide a full range of onboard, training and shore-based equipment & services, Transas will be communicating…
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