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04 May

Northstar Marine to add 600-ton heavy-lift derrick barge

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsOffshore services, Salvage

(CLERMONT, N.J.) — Northstar Marine has announced the construction of a new heavy-lift twin boom derrick barge capable of lifts up to 600 tons. The vessel, which will be known as Northstar 600, is currently under construction and scheduled for delivery by the end of the third quarter of 2026. Northstar 600 will be built on an ABS-classed 230-by-65-foot deck…

27 Apr

Great Lakes task force honors Sen. Todd Young for maritime advocacy

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, shipping

(WASHINGTON) —The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recognized U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., on Wednesday for his commitment to the Great Lakes Navigation System and the nation’s maritime revitalization. “Sen. Young understands the importance of U.S. shipping on the Great Lakes with interconnected harbors that depend on each other and a healthy maritime highway. He has advocated for another…

23 Apr

Hornbeck, Helix merging to provide integrated offshore services

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsOffshore services

(HOUSTON and COVINGTON, La.) — Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, establishing a premier integrated offshore services company. Upon closing of the transaction, Hornbeck shareholders will own approximately 55 percent and Helix shareholders will own approximately 45 percent of the combined company on a fully diluted…

21 Apr

Long Beach, LA, Singapore renew green shipping directive

Rich MillerIndustry NewsEnvironment, Ports, shipping

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles, with the support of C40 Cities, have renewed their memorandum of understanding on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor for another three years. First signed in 2023, the renewal reinforces the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitalization along the…

20 Apr

Chouest, Anduril announce strategic shipbuilding partnership

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(HOUMA, La.) — Anduril Industries and Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) have announced a strategic partnership to design and construct next-generation defense maritime vessels in the United States, combining advanced autonomous systems, global shipbuilding expertise, and domestic industrial capacity. Under this partnership, Anduril will serve as the prime contractor, leading program delivery and integrating its advanced technology stack. ECO will serve…

20 Mar

Master Boat to fabricate hull modules for new Navy towing vessels

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding, Tugboats and towing

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders has signed a contract with Austal USA to fabricate modules for the U.S. Navy’s Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS) program. The contract establishes Master Boat as a key subcontractor contributing to the construction and delivery of critical vessels that enhance the Navy’s and the Trump administration’s push to diversify and strengthen the…

19 Mar

Hornblower expanding shipyard, services in Bridgeport

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsPorts, shipbuilding

(BRIDGEPORT, Conn.) — Hornblower Group has announced the expansion of its facilities and extensive offerings on the Bridgeport waterfront, building on the firm's commitment to the region while growing from 1 acre to 17 acres with equipment and crew offering services across vessel classes and specializations, now including yachts and recreational craft. The expanded location at 731 Seaview Ave. will…

19 Mar

Chouest Group expands in offshore decommissioning sector

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGulf Coast

(HOUMA, La.) — The Chouest Group announced the acquisition of Champagne Energy Solutions (CES), previously known as Champagne Energy & Environmental Services (CEES), a leading provider of offshore decommissioning, plug and abandonment (P&A), and environmental services on the Gulf Coast. This transaction marks the first acquisition in the Chouest Group’s focused expansion into the offshore decommissioning sector, with additional strategic…

05 Mar

Rep. Langworthy named 2026 Champion of the Great Lakes

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, shipping

(OTTAWA, Ontario) — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., has been named the 2026 Champion of the Great Lakes by the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC). This award honors United States elected officials who demonstrate a special commitment to enhancing economic growth and supply chain strength by supporting marine shipping on the Great Lakes. Representing the 23rd District of New York,…

23 Feb

ABB selects Corvus battery systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(BERGEN, Norway and SEATTLE) — Corvus Energy has been selected by ABB’s Marine & Ports Division to supply battery energy storage systems (ESS) for two new hybrid electric ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF). The contract also includes an option for a third vessel. Washington State Ferries manages the largest ferry system in the United States, operating 21 auto-passenger ferries…