NOAA secures Contract for 2 New Research Ships
A shipyard in Louisiana has a $178 million Navy contract to build two new research ships for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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MARAD Awards $19.6 Million in Shipyard Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $19.6 million in discretionary grants to 24 U.S. small shipyards through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funding will help modernize America’s small shipyards, making them more efficient in constructing commercial vessels. “This $19.6 million federal government investment in the nation’s small shipyards will help maintain the U.S. shipyard infrastructure
Read moreUnique Group and Tugdock Enter Representation Agreement
Leading integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, Unique Group, has entered a new partnership with floating dry dock innovators, Tugdock, by providing their Seaflex brand buoyancy bags for the Tugdock systems.
Read moreMaritime Administration Seeks Proposals for Construction of New National Security Ship
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) released a request for proposal (RFP) to solicit for a vessel construction manager (VCM) to deliver a new class of training ships referred to as a national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV). The VCM selected by MARAD will contract with a qualified shipyard to ensure that commercial best practices are utilized in delivering the NSMV on time
Read moreA Century of Shipbuilding Memorabilia on Display in Romania
Displaying an extensive collection of historical maritime memorabilia, Damen Shipyards Galati has opened an exhibition in the Lower Danube University in the Romanian city of Galati. The exhibition is part of the yard’s 125-year anniversary celebrations that began with the annual Shipbuilder’s Day festivities on Aug. 15, 2018. The exhibition opened Sept. 1 with a ceremony attended by guests including
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