Siemens Energy reports that it has been awarded the systems integrator contract to support Washington State Ferries’ long term fleet electrification and decarbonization strategy. “This project is an important step in modernizing
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The Cleveland, Ohio-based Great Lakes Towing Company reports that Joe Starck, the company’s CEO, will retire, effective July 2, 2026. Starck’s 35 year career at Great Lakes Towing began in engineering and
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Under a new Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean (HSC-Ocean) initiative, the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Bordelon Marine a contract to provide a commercial support vessel that will transport supplies, equipment and personnel to
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South Carolina Ports says that it plans to pause operations at its Leatherman Terminal as of Aug. 1, citing “numerous headwinds, an uncertain trade forecast and tempered volumes.” It says the decision
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ABB has entered into an agreement to acquire Tønsberg, Norway-headquartered marine automation specialist Høglund AS, currently owned by Eitzen Group. ABB says that the acquisition will complement its existing automation offering to
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Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies reports that it has launched the Artemis EF-12 Pilot, the world’s first fully electric hydrofoil pilot boat, marking a major step forward in the evolution of next-generation
The Day of the Seafarer is observed globally on June 25 each year, providing an opportunity to recognize the essential role of seafarers in global trade and the risks they bear in
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is to issue a Request for Information and Interest to receive public feedback and evaluate industry interest on possible mineral leasing areas on the U.S.
Stamford, Conn.-based Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) reports that it has entered into an agreement with HD Hyundai to build one 90,000 cubic meter very large gas carrier (VLGC for delivery in
The Cleveland, Ohio-based Great Lakes Towing Company recently christening of its newest tugboat, Puerto Rico, at Collision Bend Brewing Company along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The ceremony brought together employees,
