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08 Feb

Robert Allan Ltd. accepting scholarship applications

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Trainingshipbuilding, Tugboats and towing

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship award is open for applications until June 30. The scholarship was created in 1982 by a bequest from the late Robert F. Allan with additional support from his friends and colleagues. Robert Allan Ltd. is now also actively supporting the scholarship through additional contributions and the fund is administered by a…

07 Feb

Austal USA expanding with new assembly building, shiplift

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Austal USA has announced the start of design work for a new manufacturing facility, signifying a major expansion of the company’s Mobile shipyard capability. The infrastructure expansion, which will be to the south of Austal USA’s current waterfront facility, will include a new assembly building, waterfront improvements, and a new shiplift system. Start of construction on the…

06 Feb

Gunderson to open trade skills training center in Portland

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Trainingshipbuilding

(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine this spring will open its new training center, an initiative aimed at addressing the demand for skilled trades in the local economy. The training center will serve as a central hub for trades skills development, offering training in basic metals fitting, industrial safety practices, and various welding techniques. The training center will equip participants with…

06 Feb

Birdon acquires Metal Shark’s Alabama shipyard

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(DENVER) — Birdon America has acquired Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala. This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard into Birdon’s growing portfolio of facilities throughout the United States and will allow it to provide a further range of shipbuilding and repair services. The acquisition of this shipyard will ensure the successful delivery of the Waterways…

30 Jan

Silver Ships delivers response boat to Norfolk Fire-Rescue

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships has delivered its first Endeavor 32 workboat, designed for Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) in Norfolk, Va. The vessel will further support and advance the fire service and EMS response missions of Norfolk Fire-Rescue. The Endeavor 32 is a multi-mission fireboat that will provide critical support to the city of Norfolk, as well as the Port of…

24 Jan

Austal USA delivers first enhanced EPF to Navy

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the first Flight II expeditionary fast transport vessel, USNS Cody (EPF 14), from Austal USA on Jan. 11. EPFs are designed to operate in shallow waterways and are capable of a wide range of activities. These versatile, non-combatant transport ships are used for the high-speed transportation of troops, military vehicles and…

24 Jan

SCA announces new board of directors leadership

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(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…

24 Jan

Rolls-Royce opens MTU remanufacturing center in South Carolina

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion, shipbuilding

(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…

24 Jan

Crowley takes delivery of first fully electric tug in U.S.

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingpropulsion, shipbuilding

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric ship-assist harbor tugboat in the U.S. The vessel, which was designed by Crowley’s engineering services team, will operate with zero emissions while providing the complete performance capabilities of a traditional tug. Constructed by Master Boat Builders in Coden, Ala., eWolf represents a historic innovation through a collaboration among…

23 Jan

ACL christens second Coastal Cat in Key West

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(GUILFORD, Conn.) — American Glory, the second Coastal Cat in American Cruise Lines’ new series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Key West, Fla., on Sunday. The celebration took place at Mallory Square where the ship docks when visiting Key West along the company’s newest U.S. itinerary — Florida Gulf Coast and Keys cruises, operating round-trip from St. Petersburg. The…