Phoenix Conducts Propeller Shaft Flange Inspections on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
of the Naval Sea Systems Command, Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), Phoenix International Holdings, Inc. successfully executed dry chamber propeller shaft flange inspections on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). The project took place at both Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia.After the removal of fairing plates and fairwaters from all four shafts, divers welded rigging pad eyes onto the ship’s hull to facilitate the installation of custom-designed stern tube cofferdams. These cofferdams, measuring up to 13 feet long, 12.5 feet wide
Azerbaijan Officials Express Concern Over Shallowing of the Caspian Sea
making it necessary to carry out major dredging work to ensure stable and uninterrupted port operations.In 2024, more than 250,000 cubic meters of dredging were carried out at the Dubendi oil terminal to ensure that the largest tankers could enter without restrictions, he told Reuters.In April, the Baku Shipyard finished building a new dredging vessel, the Engineer Soltan Kazimov, which is due to enter service shortly. Salakhov said it would be able to deepen the bottom to 18 metres in order to help maintain the port's capacity.THREAT TO FISH AND SEALSHajiyev, the deputy minister, said the retreat of
TAMSEN MARITIM Fisheries Patrol Boat For Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Christened
The new fisheries surveillance vessel (FAB) built and delivered by the TAMSEN MARITIM shipyard in Rostock-Gehlsdorf for the State Office for Agriculture, Food Safety and Fisheries of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (LALLF) was christened “Goldbutt” on August 7, 2025, in Sassnitz's city harbor. For TAMSEN MARITIM, this is the first new build commissioned by the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The 17.3-meter-long and 4.9-meter-wide patrol boat, developed in-house by theshipyard, will be used for fisheries surveillance in the coastal waters of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
LARS: Not Just a Simple Handling Tool
winch, a sheave wheel trolley, kicker and rear hatch. When launching, the ROV is simply pushed in. When recovering, the ROV is pulled in like a trawl. The USV is also equipped with a gyro stabilizer that reduces vessel movements during launch and recovery operations.Recently delivered from the shipyard, the USV Challenger began commissioning and testing for uncrewed operations in June with promising results. The USV was built around the LARS to optimize the integration between the vessel, its remote systems and the ROV. This intentional, coordinated design improves the reliability and safety of
Phoenix Welcomes New General Manager For Maryland Office
announced that Sean Doherty has joined the company as General Manager (GM) of its Largo, Maryland office.Mr. Doherty brings over 20 years of leadership, engineering, and project management experience, gained through a distinguished career in the United States Navy. Specializing in diving, salvage, and shipyard operations, he has demonstrated an ability to lead complex technical initiatives in demanding maritime environments. He holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture from the United States Naval Academy and is a certified Project Management
Supersize It: The U.S. Navy Is Seeking an Ultra-Large AUV
, in April of this year, DIU had already issued a solicitation for a COTS extra-large AUV¬—the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP)—suggesting a need to offset or augment the troubled Orca program. Meanwhile, crewed submarine construction is years behind schedule, with limited shipyard capacity, aging infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled labor continuing to cause backlogs across all naval platforms.Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti toured Boeing’s Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) manufacturing facility, met with Boeing contractors
Dutch Contractor Completes Malaysia’s Largest 'Rig-to-Reef' Decom Project
, allowing the sections to be laid on the seabed as artificial reef structures. Additional tasks included the recovery of all 13 conductors, the retrieval of four MOAB support legs, and the cutting and transport of the Wellhead Access Platform.The MOAB topside has been skidded to shore at Labuan Shipyard, and all loose items have been offloaded. The ENA WB400 accommodation work barge was demobilized at the same time, while the two transport barges are currently en route to their respective demobilization ports.This marks the conclusion of Marine Masters’ active offshore operations on the project
Ifremer’s French Oceanographic Fleet Welcomes New Research Vessel
A new research vessel built for the French oceanographic fleet operated for the National Science Community by the French national Institute of Ocean Sciences (IFREMER) has been launched at the Freire Shipyard celebrated in Vigo, Spain.The oceanographic vessel was named Anita Conti in honor of France's first woman oceanographer, as a tribute to her pioneering legacy in the exploration and study of the sea.Designed to replace the vessel Thalia, the Anita Conti will fully integrate the French Oceanographic Fleet in 2026. It will be capable of operating advanced underwater vehicles such as AsterX
Hanwha Ocean Selected as Preferred Bidder for Icebreaking Research Vessel
15 being built in 2014 and six in 2020."Our next-generation icebreaking research vessel aims to be a 'completely new icebreaking research platform,’" said an official from Hanwha Ocean. "This ship will bring to focus the core competencies of Hanwha Ocean as a top-tier global shipyard."Looking forward, Hanwha Ocean will continue to build icebreaking research vessels. As Arctic Sea ice melts faster than expected, the region is becoming a hot bed for resources, logistics and technology, not just new shipping routes. As such, Hanwha Ocean plans to quickly develop icebreakers
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