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Last side-launch initiated by launch system creator, James Mackie Under near perfect weather conditions earlier this month, Fincantieri Marinette Marine launched the final Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship in its traditional dynamic side-launch fashion. At the trigger poised to initiate the process was a familiar person, wearing his signature style shirt and trying unsuccessfully to contain […]

A few weeks ago we posted a couple of short videos on social media about Mr. James Mackie, a former Marinette employee who designed the side-launch system in Marinette back in the 1970s. Our digital team was able to catch up with Jim when he attended the final launch using this system, however there was […]

Crowley Maritime Corporation partners with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding to support Shell Trading (US) Company. Background Shell and Crowley have committed to reducing fuel emissions and are partnering with Fincantieri Marin Group to achieve their mission. Shell Trading (US) Company (“Shell”) is committed to the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Shell and Crowley Maritime Corporation have […]

Building on the successful delivery of the Clean Canaveral, Polaris New Energy Partners with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding to build a second LNG Bunker Barge. Background 90% of everything we consume is moved via the sea. However, the emissions from the combustion of heavy fuel oil (HFO)—primarily to power massive container ships—are significant. Legislation is driving […]

The largest US LNG Bunker Barge enters service in March 2022. It was built at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Background Legislation is driving the need to lower pollution through the use of alternative fuels. The Paris Agreement, the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships treaty (MARPOL), the Clean Air […]