ABB launches new DC drive series

ABB has launched a new series of DC variable speed drives (VSDs) that allow users with a large installed base to get better performance from their existing systems. With the new DCS880

Cavotec wins a further automated mooring system order

Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered Cavotec SA reports that it has signed an agreement with an undisclosed port operator to equip two berths at a terminal with MoorMaster automated mooring systems. Cavotec will design,

Transportation Institute reports growth in Jones Act generated jobs

The Transportation Institute (TI), a Washington, DC, based non-profit organization that advocates and works for the U.S. flag maritime industry, today reported a 30% increase in domestic maritime job creation enabled by

Incat Crowther designs 1,000 passenger RoPax for China/Taiwan route

Incat Crowther is designing a 1,000 passenger high speed RoPax ferry for operation between mainland China and Taiwan. When in operation, the 113 m x 30.5 m catamaran will be the largest

Wärtsilä signs five-year maintenance deal with Saudi operator

Saudi tug operator Marine Service Company Ltd (MSCL) has signed an optimized maintenance with Wärtsilä. MSCL operates four terminal escort tugs operating in the port of Rabigh, and the comprehensive maintenance planning

Nichols Brothers starts construction of four for Foss

Construction of the first of four Tier IV ASD 90 Tractor Tugs being built for Foss Maritime has begun with a keel laying ceremony held February 25 at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

VIDEO: Uzmar deliver’s B.C.’s first IMO Tier III compliant escort tug

SAAM SMIT Towage Canada has taken delivery of what will be the first IMO Tier III emissions-compliant escort tug to operate in British Columbia. Named Tsimshian Warrior, the tug was handed over

World Fuel Services adds to Gibraltar bunkering capacity

Miami, Fla., headquartered World Fuel Services has extended the capacity it offers in the Port of Gibraltar via fully-owned subsidiary Gib Oil Limited, with the addition of two barges to its physical

Ecochlor BWMS in factory production cell

New factory opens to ramp up production of Ecochlor BWMS

Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor reports that, due to a significant upsurge in orders for its ballast water management system (BWMS), its manufacturing partner, ProFlow, Inc., has opened a new factory in North

DataPath enters maritime satcom market with advanced antenna solution

Duluth, Ga. headquartered communications solutions specialist DataPath, Inc. has entered the maritime satcom market today with the signing of an exclusive reseller agreement with Advanced Stabilized Technologies Group (ASTG) of Stockholm, Sweden.

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