The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the launch of an investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by China in the shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics sectors. The probe was…
https://gcaptain.com/biden-administration-launches-probe-into-chinas-unfair-shipbuilding-practices/
United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai has taken up a petition that, among other remedies, seeks to see a port charge imposed on Chinese-built ships calling U.S. ports. As we reported earlier, the Section 301 petition, was filed with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by five national labor unions and provides a detailed breakdown of the non-market practices used the Peoples Republic of China to build up its shipyards and dominate world shipbuilding as part...
Earlier this month, Norway announced plans to increase its naval strength by adding a minimum of five new frigates with helicopters to the Norwegian Navy, along with up to ten large and eighteen smaller standardized vessels, and a minimum of five submarines. This week, in response, Fincantieri’s Norwegian-based subsidiary Vard unveiled its plans for a next generation of military vessels – the Vard Resilience series.
Vard says that to answer the Norwegian Navy’s demands for its new vessels, it...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/vard-introduces-its-new-vard-resilience-military-vessel-series/
In recognition of its strong commitment to safety in the workplace, Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard, LLC, has been named one of the winners of a 2023 AEU Safety Award.
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc., the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance for waterfront employers, presents the AEU Safety Awards each year to its best performing members nationwide.
“This prestigious award is a direct reflection of our company’s culture and Goal Zero journey,” said Conrad’s...
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Chinese yard, Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI), has received an order for 4 × MAN B&W 8S60ME-GI engines in connection with the building of 4 × 10,800 CEU Pure Car and Truck … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/powering-the-worlds-largest-car-carriers/
“USS Constellation and the Constellation-class frigates are a critical next step in the modernization of our surface ship inventory, increasing the number of players on the field available globally for our fleet and combatant commanders,” said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on April 12 as the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wis., hosted a keel laying ceremony marking a milestone in the construction of the first vessel in the Navy’s new guided missile frigate program,...
Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has taken delivery of a new state-of-the-art research vessel designed by Incat Crowther.
The Incat Crowther 25, built by Thai shipbuilder Seacrest Marine, will be used by the DMCR to patrol Thailand’s coastal environments and monitor the nation’s fisheries and marine resources.
Based on a proven Incat Crowther design, the 25-meter (82 feet) catamaran has a range of innovative features and equipment to help its crew monitor and protect...
Virginia-based energy company Dominion Energy has announced the launch of the first U.S.-built and Jones Act-compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel, the Charybdis. A 472-foot vessel is being built at the…
https://gcaptain.com/first-us-built-offshore-wind-turbine-installation-vessel-launched-in-texas/
Back in January, Naval Sea Systems Command issued the Navy’s initial Request For Proposals (RFP) for the detail design and construction (DD&C) of six landing ship medium (LSM) ships. Now it appears those ships could cost way more than the Navy estimates. In response to a request from the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has prepared a report on the planned LSM program. Previously called the light amphibious warship (LAW), the new ship is expected to...
Emerging U.S. offshore wind contractor, Kalypso Offshore Energy, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with maritime technology leader, Royal IHC, to construct the first Jones Act-compliant Cable Lay Vessel…