Seaspan marks first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Canada

Seaspan marks first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Canada

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — Seaspan Energy has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in Canada, which took place in the Port of Vancouver in the Upper Harbour. The ship-to-ship LNG bunkering to a tanker at anchor was performed by Seaspan Lions, named after the twin peaks of the North Shore, or known as Ch’ich’iyúy Elxwíkn (“twin…
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U.S. shippers invest $150 million for laker maintenance

U.S. shippers invest $150 million for laker maintenance

(CLEVELAND) — With winter in full swing, U.S.-flagged lakers have tied up in ports across the Great Lakes region for critical maintenance before the navigational locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., reopen on March 25. Hundreds of shipyard workers will flock to the area to support the nearly $150 million maintenance investment being made on these ships. The state receiving…
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New data system improves navigation on upper Hudson

New data system improves navigation on upper Hudson

(WASHINGTON) — Navigating New York waterways just got a bit easier. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation have announced the establishment of the Hudson River Estuary Physical Oceanographic Real-time System (PORTS). The system delivers real-time oceanographic and meteorological observations that can improve maritime safety and inform coastal resource management in…
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BRIX launches custom RHIB for Hawaii tour operator

BRIX launches custom RHIB for Hawaii tour operator

(PORT ANGELES, Wash.) — BRIX Marine has launched Olohana, a 41-foot Naiad RHIB designed and built for Hawaii Nautical, one of Hawaii’s premier ocean experience providers. Olohana combines performance, reliability, and tailored features to excel in Hawaii’s diverse marine environments. Olohana is powered by triple Yamaha F300 outboard engines and features Naiad’s RHIB hull design, which ensures optimal stability and…
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St. Johns Ship Building adds spud barge to order book

St. Johns Ship Building adds spud barge to order book

(PALATKA, Fla.) — St. Johns Ship Building has signed a contract with Hal Jones Contractor to construct a 150-by-60-foot spud barge. The collaboration with Hal Jones Contractor, a division of Vecellio & Grogan, expands the efficiencies realized from the continuity of similar barges already under construction by St. Johns. The spud barges, built to support various marine construction and operations,…
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Glosten to help design nuclear power barge for U.S. ports

Glosten to help design nuclear power barge for U.S. ports

(SEATTLE) –– Core Power has enlisted naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten to help its team design a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) to power ports in the United States. Created by Core Power, the FNPP concept is a nearshore infrastructure system that includes a barge-based nuclear power plant, barge support services, electrical grid integration, and operational teams. Easy…
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Gladding-Hearn delivers 11th launch to Delaware pilots

Gladding-Hearn delivers 11th launch to Delaware pilots

(SOMERSET, Mass.) — The Pilots’ Association of the Bay and River Delaware has taken delivery of another pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp. It’s the association’s fourth Chesapeake-class launch and 11th pilot boat built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1957. With a deep-V hull designed by Ray Hunt Design, the new all-aluminum launch Pennsylvania measures 53.6 feet overall,…
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Fourth NSMV launched for Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Fourth NSMV launched for Texas A&M Maritime Academy

(PHILADELPHIA) — Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Friday launched Lone Star State, the fourth of five national security multi-mission vessels (NSMVs) ordered by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd). The 524-foot training ship will be operated by Texas A&M Maritime Academy and is slated for delivery in late 2025. The first NSMV, Empire State, was delivered to SUNY Maritime College in New…
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All American to build unique hybrid for California operator

All American to build unique hybrid for California operator

(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine (AAM) has received an order from Harbor Breeze Cruises to design and construct a 108-by-32.5-foot hybrid passenger vessel for deployment in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. This innovative vessel will be used for harbor tours, whale watch cruises and dinner events. Developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design, it…
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