Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young
27 Apr

Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing
(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders recently launched Saturn, the first vessel in the new H500 series of RApport 3000 escort tugs built for Suderman & Young Towing Co., marking Master Boat’s entry into a new class of high-performance escort tug design. Saturn (H500) marks the first of four vessels in the H500 series, with H501 through H503 currently under…
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Labor and industry coalition formed to support SHIPS Act
24 Apr

Labor and industry coalition formed to support SHIPS Act

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(WASHINGTON) — The USA Shipbuilding Coalition has been established in Washington, bringing together U.S. labor groups, shipyards and industry stakeholders to support domestic shipbuilding. The coalition is focused on advancing the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act, which proposes to expand the fleet of U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged vessels, invest in workforce training and fund shipyard infrastructure. The proposed measures include port…
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In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously
22 Apr

In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron marked a significant milestone Saturday with the simultaneous launch of two newly constructed barges from its side launch ways in Portland: Mt. Rainier, a Tidewater refined products barge, and Cordova Provider II, a deck cargo barge built for Lynden. The dual launch highlighted the capability of Gunderson’s waterfront operations and the coordination required…
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C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support
21 Apr

C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(SEATTLE and LAKE CHARLES, La.) — Saltchuk Marine and Harbor Docking & Towing (HDT) have announced the formation of Green Tug Towing (GTT), a new joint venture company established to provide towage, escort and terminal support services in the United States. GTT has been awarded a 20-year services contract by Woodside Energy to design, build and operate four advanced hybrid…
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Chouest, Anduril announce strategic shipbuilding partnership
20 Apr

Chouest, Anduril announce strategic shipbuilding partnership

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(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…
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Eastern, county boost workforce through academy partnership
15 Apr

Eastern, county boost workforce through academy partnership

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, in collaboration with Gulf County and regional partners, recently hosted Florida’s secretary of commerce and a delegation of economic development leaders for a special presentation on the Gulf County/Eastern Shipbuilding Group Maritime Academy, a strategic workforce development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled maritime professionals. During their visit to the…
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Diversified delivers Mitsubishi-powered towboat for Vulcan
13 Apr

Diversified delivers Mitsubishi-powered towboat for Vulcan

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(HOUMA, La.) — Diversified Marine of Bourg, La., recently delivered the towboat Larry Gravely to Vulcan Materials Co. of Birmingham, Ala. The twin-screw newbuild is equipped with a pair of Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2 main engines from Laborde Products, each rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 rpm. The engines were applied to support the vessel’s operating profile and the steady,…
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Fincantieri, Fraser, Donjon form Great Lakes alliance
02 Apr

Fincantieri, Fraser, Donjon form Great Lakes alliance

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — Fincantieri Marine Group and two Great Lakes shipbuilders – Fraser Shipyards of Superior, Wis., and Donjon Marine of Erie, Pa. – have established a collaborative framework to bring new shipbuilding programs and technology to the "Fourth Coast" in keeping with the Trump administration’s efforts to rapidly increase domestic shipbuilding. These three well-positioned shipyards will join forces to compete…
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Master Boat delivers sixth Robert Allan tug to Gulf LNG
02 Apr

Master Boat delivers sixth Robert Allan tug to Gulf LNG

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing
(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders has delivered the tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, Texas, a joint venture composed of Bay-Houston Management, Bay Towing, Moran Towing Corp. and Suderman & Young Towing Company. Together, the Gulf LNG partners have more than 400 years of experience in ship assist…
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$35 million available in new grants for small shipyards
31 Mar

$35 million available in new grants for small shipyards

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced on Tuesday that it will invest $35 million into revitalizing America’s small shipyards. The investment will go toward upgrading ship repair and construction facilities; purchasing new equipment, including cranes, plasma cutters and welding systems; and bolstering maritime training programs to supercharge the maritime workforce. “This 200 percent increase in shipyard investments underscores…
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