Shipbuilding

TTB 2025: That’s Progress – Crowley’s innovative LNG barge

Last summer, Crowley took delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. At 12,000 cubic meters capacity and with a length of 430 feet, it is the largest Jones Act compliant LNG bunker barge thus far built.

To go into more detail on the design, construction and operation of the barge, a trio of Crowley representatives who worked directly on managing the project will present at Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2025 conference on March...

https://www.marinelog.com/events/ttb-2025-thats-progress-crowleys-innovative-lng-barge/

Edward Maritime launches the Raptor 2 push vessel

Earlier this month, Edward Maritime, a shipbuilding and repair company that provides steel fabrication services to the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf Coast, announced the launch and rebranding of its Raptor 2 vessel as the Lydia E. The compact and versatile push vessel is currently at Wyman & Simpson Inc. in Richmond, Maine. 

“The Lydia E is currently on standby, ready for its first assignment,” said company president Edward McDonald. “We have made significant upgrades, including a revamped fuel...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/edward-maritime-launches-the-raptor-2-push-vessel/

Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney joins Colonna’s Shipyard board

Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. (CSI) reports that Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney, USN (Ret.), has joined its board of directors, effective January 31, 2025.

“Rear Admiral Sweeney is a highly respected national security expert with decades of leadership experience both in and out of government,” said Randall Crutchfield, Colonna’s chairman & CEO. “His deep understanding of maritime operations, national defense strategy, and corporate governance will be an invaluable asset to Colonna’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/admiral-kevin-m-sweeney-joins-colonnas-shipyard-board/

New leadership in place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Korea’s Hanwha Group formally completed its $100 million acquisition of what is now Hanwha Philly Shipyard on December 19, 2024. New leadership is now in place, with David Kim taking the role of CEO to guide the shipyard through the transition. Kim previously served as executive vice president for Hanwha Defense USA and played an instrumental role leading the planning for Hanwha’s acquisition of Philly Shipyard.

“Hanwha Philly Shipyard begins an exciting new chapter today,” said Kim. “We plan to...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/new-leadership-in-place-at-hanwha-philly-shipyard/

First US-Built Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Begins Sea Trials as Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Project Hits Halfway Mark

The Charybdis, America’s first domestically-built wind turbine installation vessel, has commenced sea trials in Brownsville, Texas, marking a significant milestone for the U.S. offshore wind industry. The vessel, now 96%…

https://gcaptain.com/first-us-built-offshore-wind-installation-vessel-begins-sea-trials-as-nations-largest-offshore-wind-project-hits-halfway-mark/

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