September 2021
While this issue has a focus on the Great Lakes, there’s a lot more: Bulkers going green? What’s the lead cause behind fishing vessel accidents? Also, meet REV LNG CEO David Kailbourne.
Author: Heather Ervin
20 years later: NY Waterways looks back at rescue efforts on 9/11
As people gathered on the New York Harbor waterfront in Manhattan to remember and honor the victims of the 9/11 attack on its 20th anniversary, many vessels from the “Great Boatlift” rescue
Q&A: Blume Global on global rail and marine intermodal logistics
Pervinder Johar, Blume Global CEO, offers his views on challenges the intermodal industry faces; preparing for future logistics disruptions; the role of advanced technology; supply chain visibility and sustainability; seamless transition of
Terminals at the crossroads of executive order
By Grady S. Hurley, Jones Walker LLP The same July week that many banks reported a peak in growth and inflation with projected U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.5%, China
Q&A: Christina Couvillion, CEO of Quality First Marine
As a female CEO in a male-dominated industry, Christina Couvillion had her hands full when she founded Covington, La.-based Quality First Marine in 2005. Since then, she has taken the company to
Is the criminalization of seafarers on the rise?
For over a year now, the crew of the MV Wakashio has been held by Mauritian authorities following the grounding of the ship and the widespread pollution that followed. At the end
Advancing ballast water industry standards helps achieve compliance
By Mark Riggio, Head of Marine, Filtersafe Most ballast water management system (BWMS) testing is based on theoretical means that do not reflect the challenging conditions found in locations where sediment-rich waters
August 2021
In this issue, you’ll find stories on cranes at some of the world’s busiest ports, info on the new Rock Hall tug, more insight into hydrogen, and so much more!
First fully electric U.S. tugboat to be powered by ABB
The recently announced eWolf tug–the first fully electric harbor tugboat in the U.S., built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego in California—will feature an integrated electric propulsion
Q&A: HEMEXPO president talks Greek shipbuilding and marine tech
Helen Polychronpoulouhas dedicated her career to the growth and development of the Greek marine equipment manufacturing industry. In addition to her role as HEMEXPO president, she is executive vice president at Environmental