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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Fagan removed as commandant of Coast Guard

Fagan removed as commandant of Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has removed the Coast Guard commandant, Adm. Linda Fagan, from her position, USNI News reported. An ALCOAST, which is a message to all members of the Coast Guard, announced the relief of Fagan to the service. The message did not give a reason for Fagan’s removal. “Under my…
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Safety alert: LNG hot work, lockout/tagout procedures

Safety alert: LNG hot work, lockout/tagout procedures

(WASHINGTON) — A recent marine casualty, resulting in a fire and severe injuries to two crewmembers, highlights the risks associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG), performing hot work in hazardous zones, and the necessity of maintaining a robust lockout/tagout program. The U.S. Coast Guard's investigation revealed that two crewmembers were conducting hot work in a known hazardous zone on the…
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LA gets $31 million grant to test zero-emission vessels

LA gets $31 million grant to test zero-emission vessels

(LOS ANGELES) — In partnership with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for specialized harbor craft, thanks to a $31 million grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The project will involve testing and evaluation of two different harbor craft emission-reduction technologies, and a comprehensive evaluation…
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