Volvo Penta reengineers D4 and D6 propulsion systems

Volvo Penta has totally re-engineered its line of D4 and D6 marine propulsion systems from with redesigned engines, new sterndrive, updated IPS drive and a new Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system. “The

Tulsa Port of Catoosa doubles its land area

The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has transferred its Inola River-Rail Site to the City of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority, which operates the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and plans to develop

Austal USA gets $21.5 million Navy award for LCS 18 PSA

Austal USA, LLC, Mobile, Ala., has been awarded a $21,529,121 fee task order under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement to accomplish advance planning, material procurement and work in support of the

CBP Jones Act proposals could have big impact on U.S. offshore

On October 23, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposed substantial changes to its interpretations of the Jones Act that will affect both the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind industries.

Charles Gittens joins SEACOR Island Lines leadership team

Charles Gittens has been named President and Chief Commercial Officer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., based SEACOR Island Lines. He joins Island Lines with over 15 years of experience in servicing customers with

America’s Central Port infrastructure project makes progress

An infrastructure project underway at one of the largest freight hubs in the Midwest, America’s Central Port, Granite City, Ill., will see an estimated 1.5 additional barges loaded each day, removing 31,500

Clean Shipping Act of 2023

House super majority passes full utilization of HMTF Act

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed by a recorded vote the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) Act, H.R. 2440. The vote was 296 in favor and 109

John Deere offers new engine ratings for global marine markets

John Deere Power Systems is releasing new marine engine ratings to help customers worldwide to meet new market needs and meet diesel emissions regulations around the world. “As the marine market evolves,

Kirby

Kirby says inland marine results “meaningfully improved” in third quarter

Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) has reported net earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 of $48.0 million, or $0.80 per share, compared with earnings of $41.8 million, or $0.70 per

Port Houston moves ahead on renewable energy

Ports as well as shipping lines are making efforts to decarbonize. Among them is Port Houston. It is set to begin to purchase renewable electricity port-wide, In a move that would make

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