McNally takes the Helm at Manson Construction

Manson Construction Co. (Manson) announced that James (Jim) McNally, previously Manson’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), has assumed the role of President and CEO as of March 3, 2025.

Proposed USTR Fees on Chinese Shipping: What you Need to Know Now

On February 21, 2025, the Office of the US Trade Representative (UST”) released a notice of a proposal to impose wide-ranging fees on shipping companies and vessels with a Chinese nexus. The

ABS Greenlights Kongsberg’s Digital Application for DP Systems

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for Kongsberg Maritime’s Dynamic Positioning Digital Survey (DPDS) application.The DPDS application from Kongsberg continuously gathers data from a vessel’s dynamic

Akastor Sells Skandi Peregrino AHTS Vessel for $25M

Akastor, through its fully-owned subsidiary DDW Offshore, has entered into a binding agreement to sell Skandi Peregrino anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel.Skandi Peregrino AHTS has been sold for the purchase price

Global Offshore Wind Prospects to Rebound in 2025

The global offshore wind industry is poised for a rebound in 2025, with capacity additions expected to reach 19GW and sector-wide expenditure projected to hit $80 billion, according to research from Rystad

Qatar Gas Tops Regional Shipowner Ranking

Qatar Gas Transport Co is currently the top Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) company in monetary terms, with a live and on-order fleet value of $11.9 billion, reports Rebecca Galanopoulos of Veson Nautical.Based

Cold Weather, Strong Prices Drive Most U.S. LNG Exports to Europe

Europe soaked up most U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports for the second straight month in February, as cold weather and strong prices pushed up demand for the superchilled gas across the

DOD Officials Visits Eastern Shipbuilding

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has welcomed (Acting) Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RDA) Dr. Brett Seidle, Rear Admiral Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer for Ships (PEO

Service Fees on Chinese Vessels Could Cost Billions

VesselBot has highlighted the significant financial exposure for major container shipping lines under the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed Section 301 service fees targeting China's maritime sector.USTR is