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Ship Repair USA: Panel tackles tariffs, metal prices

Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference, taking place in New Orleans on June 10-11, is set to bring together key industry professionals to address the unique challenges facing small and medium-sized shipyards. Now in its third year, the event is tailored for the ship repair and maintenance sector, offering access to industry innovations, cost-saving strategies, regulatory guidance, and valuable networking opportunities.

One of the key highlights at Ship Repair USA is the panel titled “Navigating...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/ship-repair-usa-panel-tackles-tariffs-metal-prices/

First Arctic LNG Carrier Part of Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Heads to Chinese Shipyard For Possible Maintenance

After more than nine months at sea sanctioned LNG carrier East Energy (formerly Asya Energy) has pulled into a Zhoushan-based shipyard, likely to undergo maintenance or repairs. It is the first ‘shadow fleet’ LNG carrier of Arctic LNG 2 project visiting a Chinese yard. 

https://gcaptain.com/first-arctic-lng-carrier-part-of-russias-shadow-fleet-heads-to-chinese-shipyard-for-possible-maintenance/

Brunvoll to supply thirty thrusters for five Vard W2W SOVs

Brunvoll W2W SOV package

Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard for the delivery of a comprehensive package of propulsion and maneuvering thrusters for five W2W SOVs to be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam for an undisclosed international operator.

Image: Brunvoll

Brunvoll’s delivery for each walk-to work service operation vessels consists of two azimuth propulsion thrusters, two retractable azimuth thrusters, and two tunnel thrusters. The vessels will also feature Brunvoll’s propulsion and thruster control system, BruC...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/brunvoll-to-supply-thirty-thrusters-for-five-vard-w2w-sovs/

Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding

San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc.

The Adele will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe, Fla., facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028. The Adele will join The Dutra Group’s 9,870-cubic-yard TSHD Stuyvesant serving our nation’s essential waterways.

The Dutra...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/dutra-group-awards-dredge-contract-to-eastern-shipbuilding/

Ulstein Verft starts work on next BS Offshore Twin-X

Norway’s Ulstein Verft has marked a key stage in the construction of the second CSOV it is building for Bernard Schulte Offshore (Yard No.321). On March 11, 2025, the hull of the vessel arrived at the yard from the Crist shipyard in Poland,

The vessel has been designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for walk-to-work (W2W) operations via a motion-compensated gangway from the ship to a wind turbine.

While the hull has been under construction in Poland, closely monitored by a site team from...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/ulstein-verft-starts-work-on-next-bs-offshore-twin-x/

Ruby of Dumai: First of two new next-gen shallow draft cats

Ruby of Dumai

PT Cahaya Samudra Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, has delivered the first of two new next-generation 33 meter Incat Crowther designed ferries to Dumai Express Group. Named Ruby of Dumai, it has completed sea trials and will soon commence operations in Indonesia

The new 33-meter ferries build on the success of a fleet of first-generation 30-meter catamarans designed for Dumai Express by Incat Crowther. They will deliver improved operational efficiency thanks to an extended stern, customized hull...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/ruby-of-dumai-first-of-two-new-next-gen-shallow-draft-cats/

AAM delivers cutting edge Cal Poly Humboldt research vessel North Wind

R/V North Wind

After a 550 mile delivery from All American Marine’s Bellingham Bay, Wash., shipyard, the 78 x 26.7 foot research vessel R/V North Wind has arrived in Humboldt Bay where it will serve Cal Poly Humboldt as a state-of-the-art scientific exploration platform and support faculty research along the Northern California and Oregon coasts.

“This vessel is the centerpiece of our academic fleet and will support marine research and teaching efforts for decades to come,” said Eric Riggs, Dean of the College...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/aam-delivers-cutting-edge-cal-poly-humboldt-research-vessel-north-wind/

Laborde Products repowers trio of towboats

Covington, La.-based Laborde Products has recently repowered three vessels that provide services along U.S. inland waterways.

The most recent repower was for Lydia Ann Channel Fleet (LACF), a provider of fleeting and fuel services along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway based in Rockport, Texas.

The triple-screw vessel, previously powered by 6125 John Deere engines, is now running on Scania DI13 080M marine engines, each delivering 400 horsepower at 1,800 rpm. The repower, says Laborde, improves...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/laborde-products-repowers-trio-of-towboats/

Javier Suárez takes the helm at Knud E. Hansen

Javier Suárez has succeeded Finn Wollesen Petersen as managing director of Danish-based maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen. The move is part of a planned process that has been taking place over the past months. During this time, Suárez and Wollesen Petersen have worked very closely together in order to facilitate a smooth transition.

Wollesen Petersen, who has served as managing director at Knud E. Hansen since 2003, will remain with the company. His focus will now be on coordinating its...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/javier-suarez-takes-the-helm-at-knud-e-hansen/

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