Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected by the US Navy to build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels (NCPVs) for United States partner nations through the Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Metal Shark’s proposal was selected by Naval Sea Systems Command from a field of six competing shipyards. Under the terms of the award, potentially … [Read more...]
Fidelis Group Holdings, LLC Hires Lynn Blaine as Assistant Vice President
Fidelis Group Holdings, LLC (FGH), with its subsidiary Continental Underwriters, Ltd., today announced the hiring of Lynn Blaine to the position of Assistant Vice President. In this role, Blaine will support the expansion of the group's marine portfolio and will be based in their Houston, Texas office. "Lynn's expertise and knowledge of our product lines will have an … [Read more...]
Fidelis Group Holdings, LLC Hires Dennis Mathies as Senior Marine Underwriter
Fidelis Group Holdings, LLC (FGH), with its subsidiary Continental Underwriters, Ltd., announced today the hiring of Mr. Dennis Mathies as Senior Marine Underwriter. Mr. Mathies will be responsible for expanding the group’s Brown Water Hull, Liabilities and Cargo product lines and will be based in their Houston, Texas office. “Over the last half century we have been committed … [Read more...]
ABB Turbocharging opens two-stage turbocharging to a wider market
A new frame size for the Power2® 800-M two-stage turbocharging solution will allow more vessels to benefit from the high efficiency and fuel savings ABB Turbocharging will launch a new frame size for its two-stage turbocharging solution, Power2 800-M. With this addition to the portfolio, to be launched mid-2017, the benefits of high pressure ratios, increased turbocharging … [Read more...]
First-of-its-Kind Completely Mobile ABS Nautical Systems App Simplifies Subchapter M Compliance
Mobile software solution streamlines onboard tasks for Subchapter M compliance. ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has launched NS Workboat™, a new and completely mobile application from ABS Nautical Systems (NS), purpose-built for the workboat/inland sector. “This app answers the … [Read more...]
Shell Provides Smarter Solutions To Simplify Ship Owners’ Operations And Help Reduce Costs
Shell Marine is introducing its Marine Integrated Lubrication and Expert Solutions (MILES) programme, its new and unique approach in lubricants management. This new initiative includes combining purchasing options, services and an extensive range of lubricant products in a multi-faceted strategy addressing its customers’ most pressing operational concerns. Shell … [Read more...]
Great Lakes Towing Company looks to ABS for compliance solutions with Subchapter M requirements
ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has been awarded a Third Party Organization contract by The Great Lakes Towing Company (GLT) to support compliance with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Subchapter M regulations. “Every organization operating towing vessels in US inland waterways will … [Read more...]