Bollinger hosts military officials, senator in Pascagoula
06 Mar

Bollinger hosts military officials, senator in Pascagoula

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(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Earlier this week, Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding hosted a delegation of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leaders at its facility in Pascagoula. The delegation included Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney, PEO Ships Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. The visit underscored the role…
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C-MAP updates marine cartography for North America
26 Feb

C-MAP updates marine cartography for North America

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(VIAREGGIO, Italy) – C-MAP, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has announced a major update to its North America charts, introducing detailed data for hundreds of lakes, improved satellite imagery, enhanced shaded relief and more. “We are thrilled to roll out this new update to our C-MAP users in North America, significantly transforming their navigation experience,” said…
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Elliott Bay Design Group expands with strategic partnership
21 Feb

Elliott Bay Design Group expands with strategic partnership

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(SEATTLE) — Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has announced a strategic partnership with Coastwise Corp., a distinguished marine engineering and naval architect firm based in Anchorage, Alaska. Coastwise Corp. has been rebranded as Coastwise Engineering and will be a new division of Elliott Bay Design Group. This division will continue to provide superior naval architecture services to both public and…
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Schottel to supply rudder propellers for five new vessels
06 Feb

Schottel to supply rudder propellers for five new vessels

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(SPAY, Germany) — Schottel will equip five new traffic safety vessels for the German Rhine Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSA) with electrically driven Schottel rudder propellers. The Bolle shipyard in Derben, Germany, has been commissioned with the construction of the modern multipurpose vessels following tenders submitted throughout Europe. The modern traffic safety vessels will each be fitted with two Schottel…
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Colonial Oil partnering on renewable diesel for Southeast
01 Feb

Colonial Oil partnering on renewable diesel for Southeast

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(SAVANNAH, Ga.) — Colonial Oil Industries, one of the largest independent oil and gas companies in the United States, has announced a partnership with Neste, TICO and Gateway Terminals in offering renewable diesel to customers and businesses in the region, marking a significant stride toward a more sustainable future in the Southeast. “As a trusted supplier of quality fuels and…
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NOLA Terminal hires manager for flagship facility
30 Jan

NOLA Terminal hires manager for flagship facility

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(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal has hired Plaquemines Parish resident Anthony Barrois to serve as terminal manager for its flagship operations facility on the Mississippi River. Located in Plaquemines Parish, NOLA Terminal’s state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for large vessels and accommodating mixed-use terminal and storage operations for a variety of…
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SCA announces new board of directors leadership
24 Jan

SCA announces new board of directors leadership

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(WASHINGTON) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, on Wednesday announced its new board of directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the SCA Partners Committee. Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Ship Repair, is ascending from his vice chairman post to chairman of the board, assuming the…
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AGLPA to hold annual conference in August
24 Jan

AGLPA to hold annual conference in August

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(WASHINGTON) — The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) will hold its 2024 Annual Conference on Aug. 8-9 in Chicago. This event brings together leaders of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway maritime industry, including seaport managers, terminal operators, shipping company executives, engineering firms, marine contractors, maritime trade associations, academia, local, state and federal government officials, and the many…
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Rolls-Royce opens MTU remanufacturing center in South Carolina
24 Jan

Rolls-Royce opens MTU remanufacturing center in South Carolina

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(AIKEN, S.C.) — Rolls-Royce's Power Systems Division has opened a new Remanufacturing and Overhaul Center on its MTU Aiken campus in South Carolina. The new facility is connected to the existing manufacturing operations and represents a low double-digit million-dollar investment. It supports the company’s service initiative and sustainability approach. The new 69,000-square-foot facility, which was announced in 2021, brings formerly…
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