Shipyards

When the U.S.S. Kidd returns to Baton Rouge this spring, the World War II destroyer will have a new look, but most importantly, a longer lifespan and a brighter future. Read More

Could some U.S. shipyards see robotic welders powered by artificial intelligence working alongside humans within a few years — or fewer? In February, Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri announced an industrial… Read More

Spread across 70 acres in Port Arthur, Texas, with 3,100 feet of waterfront on the Sabine-Neches Canal and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Vessel Repair is a diversified shipyard built to… Read More

Parker Towing Company is focusing on growing its diverse business lines while reinvesting in its fleet of vessels and hopper barges and positioning itself for future demand. Last year, the… Read More

An unsuspecting observer probably wouldn’t think much of the little tugboat, with its green handrails and yellow stripes, moving up and down the Mississippi. At first glance, it’s impossible to… Read More

On March 6, Birdon America Inc. hosted senior leaders from the U.S. Coast Guard, industry partners, local officials and members of the community for the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Keel… Read More

By James P. Johnson and H. Nelson Spencer Echo Towing Service Inc., Baytown, Texas, a barge and towing firm that operates in the spot market between Lake Charles, La., and… Read More

New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services officially christened the mv. Capt. Daniel Armstrong on January 14 at the company’s WEB Fleet facility in Channelview, Texas, marking a milestone for the family-owned… Read More