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Friday, 19 July 2019 03:57

FERC OKs LNG project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave Kinder Morgan the go-ahead to build its billion-dollar Gulf liquid natural gas (LNG) export project in Pascagoula, Miss., overcoming Democrat opposition concerns about the impact on climate change. Kinder Morgan originally...

Friday, 12 July 2019 04:50

Contract: VT Halter Marine, $2.9M

VT Halter Marine of Pascagoula, Miss., has won a contract worth nearly $2.9 million by the Naval Sea Systems Command. VT Halter Marine was one of four U.S.-based companies awarded a contract under the Common Hull Auxiliary Mission Platform – called CHAMP. VT Halter Marine’s...

Tuesday, 09 July 2019 05:30

Ship will next head to Uruguay

MOSS POINT, Miss. - The Southern Star, built at Omega Shipyard, has been christened and is now ready to head to South America. A christening ceremony was held Monday at the Moss Point shipyard. Following the christening, invited guests took a short river cruise on the Southern...

Monday, 08 July 2019 21:27

MQ-8C now initial operation capable

The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability for the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter on June 28. It clears the way for the unmanned air vehicle to begin fleet operations and training. The MQ-8C is to deploy aboard the Navy's littoral combat ships in...

Wednesday, 03 July 2019 04:25

VT Halter starts on third berthing barge

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - VT Halter Marine has started construction on the third auxiliary personnel lighter – small (APL(S)) for the Navy. APL(S) is a new class of berthing barges commissioned by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). VT Halter was awarded a $77.9 million...

Thursday, 27 June 2019 01:16

Contract: BAE Systems, others $747M

BAE System Technology Solutions and Services Inc., Rockville, Md. (N00039-19-D-0031); Serco Inc., Herndon, Va. (N00039-19-D-0032); and Scientific Research Corp., Atlanta, Ga. (N00039-19-D-0033), are each awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-only...

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 15:19

Credit union marks 80 years

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. - Navigator Credit Union, with more than 43,000 members, celebrated 80 years of service on Monday. Founded in 1939 by seven shipyard workers at Ingalls, it has 13 branches stretching from Daphne, Ala., to Gulfport, Miss., and assets of $340 million. Navigator...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 09:42

Another company in commerce center

GAUTIER, Miss. - A ribbon cutting event was held Tuesday for the second business to set up shop inside a condominium center in Gautier. The center is a first for the state of Mississippi, where businesses purchase a unit rather than rent. Bishop Insurance Agency opened its fourth...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 09:40

Plans move forward on mall money

GAUTIER, Miss. - Gautier city leaders voted to move forward with the application process to request funding for the Singing River Mall property Tuesday. The city and Jackson County Board of Supervisors will submit an application for funding through the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund...

Thursday, 30 May 2019 06:44

VT Halter expanding yard, workforce

Because of a new contract with the U.S. Coast Guard, VT Halter Marine will invest $37.5 million to expand operations in Pascagoula, Miss. The project is expected to create 900 jobs over the next five years. The $745 million contract is for the design and construction of a Polar...