Bay Area Diesel completes repower of M/V Launch Runner
Laborde Products, working through dealer Bay Area Diesel, has completed a repower of the M/V Launch Runner, a quad-screw crew boat owned by G&S Marine. The project replaced four Scania DI13 Tier
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UK-led Maritime Consortium sets out plan for nuclear-powered fleet
The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonize shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium. Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise
Marquette Transportation christens the M/V John Paul Eckstein
On January 10, 2026, Marquette Transportation Company celebrated the christening of its newest towboat, the M/V John Paul Eckstein, and honored its namesake, John Paul Eckstein, during a traditional Christening Ceremony in
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Two iconic Flagship Cruises ferries gain national recognition
San Diego’s oldest family-owned and operated tour boat and ferry company, Flagship Cruises & Events, founded in 1915, is currently in the process of building two cutting-edge, all-electric, zero-emission ferries. But meantime
WCI releases new HDR study on improving USACE delivery of inland navigation projects
The Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has released a study by HDR Inc. entitled “Recommendations for Improving the Delivery of Inland Waterway Capital Projects.” With an accompanyng infographic it examines why costs for
Z-bow CTV is Strategic Marine’s first delivery of 2026
Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has made its first delivery of 2026. Delivered to Taiwan, it is the second of two 27-meter Z-bow crew transfer vessels (CTV) it completes a two-vessel program and
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David Carver named new chairman of SCA board
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has announced the new leadership of its board of directors. David Carver, president of General Dynamics NASSCO, has moved up from vice chairman to chairman of
NMC: New application portal, website launching soon
The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC), which oversees mariner credentialing, said it will introduce a new application system called the Application Submission and Additional Information Portal (ASAP), along with a
Young Brothers names Christensen president
Young Brothers LLC, interisland freight company in Hawai‘i i, announced the appointment of experienced logistics executive Steen Christensen as president. Christensen, who has four decades of experience in every sector of the
Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets honored for rescue role
Cadets from the Texas A&M Maritime Academy whose actions led to the rescue of three people from a stranded vessel in 2024 were recognized this week for their life-saving actions with an