Philly Shipyard Inc., the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (a subsidiary of HD Hyundai Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a potential business relationship relating to future U.S. government shipbuilding projects as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects. Philly Shipyard previously partnered with HD Hyundai for design and procurement support during the construction of 22 commercial product tankers from the years 2005 –2017. The MOU was signed during a visit from ..read more

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland used the Oceantic Network’s 2024 International Partnering Forum, currently under way in New Orleans, to announce a new five-year offshore wind leasing program and to report that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) have finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Interior says that the final rule increases certainty and reduces the costs associated with the deployment of offshore wind projects by modernizing regulations ..read more

One of the biggest challenges being faced by nearly every sector of the maritime industry is attracting and retaining a talented workforce. Speaking more on this topic at the second annual Marine Log Ship Repair USA conference on June 11-12 in New Orleans are Sabrina Brigance, managing director marine practice, and Troy Vermillion, client executive—both with Hylant, a marine business risk and insurance company. During their presentation, Brigance and Vermillion will explore the unique challenges in recruiting and retaining talent for ship repair yards, including insights into generational shif ..read more

ABS-affiliated software-as-a-service company ABS Wavesight has appointed Staci Satterwhite to the newly created post of COO. Most recently serving as the COO of Khoros, a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company, she holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering degree from the University of North Dakota and has extensive experience and knowledge in SaaS and digital transformation, having served as a core member on various executive teams. In her new role at ABS Wavesight, Satterwhite is responsible for leading product development and enhancing customer interactions and experiences. “We ..read more

In a customer advisory released today, Maersk says that the opening of the new third temporary access channel to Baltimore could potentially allow it and other carriers to operate limited barge services into and out of the Port of Baltimore. Following is the text of the advisory: “The Baltimore Captain of the Port (COTP) has announced the opening of a third temporary alternate channel to provide limited access for commercially essential vessels in the Port of Baltimore. This channel, with a controlling depth of 20 feet, could potentially allow Maersk and other carriers to operate limited barge ..read more

A three-way partnership between Brooklyn, N.Y., headquartered Amogy and two units of South Korea’s Hanwhat Group aims to accelerate accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry through the deployment of Amogy’s zero-emission ammonia-to-power technology for ammonia-powered vessel solutions. Hanwha Ocean (the former DSME), one the world’s largest shipbuilders, has signed a contract that will see it purchase an Amogy ammonia-to-electrical power system that includes a Hanwha Aerospace hydrogen fuel cell system. “By combining our ammonia-to-power technology with Hanwha Ocean’s industry-l ..read more

Kerns smashes ceremonial champagne on the Vaneta Marie. On Friday, Muddy Water Dredging LP, based in Orange, Texas, held the christening ceremony of its new Marlin Class dredge, the Vaneta Marie, at the Port of New Orleans. The custom 24-inch dual pump Marlin Class dredge is one of the largest of its kind in the United States to maintain U.S. navigable waterways. The project was announced October 2021 by Michael Kerns, president and CEO of Muddy Water Dredging, and Bob Wetta, president and CEO of DSC Dredge. The new dredge is named after Kerns’ mother, Vaneta Marie Nelson. Built by Reserv ..read more

Cyprus-based Eureka Shipping, a provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, recently announced the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the U.S. Great Lakes. The vessel, with a deadweight of 12,500 metric tonnes, is designed to replace two older vessels, while maintaining the same cargo capacity. “Building a ship aligned with eco-friendly principles is a top priority for both Eureka Shipping and our customer,” said Kai Grotterud, managing director of Eureka Shipping. “Our ..read more

Dredging of the Cleveland Harbor federal navigation channel by the Buffalo Engineer District and its contractor, Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co., will begin in May.   Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways.  “Keeping our nation’s ports open for safe navigation is critically important to maintain the environment and economy of the United States,” said Lt. Col. Lyle Milliman, USACE Buffalo District commander. “The su ..read more

By Darren Guillory, Technical Solutions Specialist, SSI The U.S. National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) was established in 1971 to identify areas for improvement within U.S. shipbuilding. Working with shipbuilders and the supply chain, the NSRP identifies and partially funds projects that will provide value to a broad sector of U.S. shipbuilders. The result is that participants get to share knowledge in a way that is often talked about but not always in evidence in the commercial shipbuilding sector. The NSRP provides research and development grants to help shipyards develop and deliver ..read more