NYPD response boat features Volvo Penta power

AUGUST 3, 2017—On any given day, the New York Police Department’s high-speed, durable, all-aluminum patrol boats can be seen in New York Harbor. The NYPD’s fifth Response Boat – Medium C (RB-M

Gulf of Mexico’s “Dead Zone” grows

AUGUST 3, 2017—The Gulf of Mexico’s “Dead Zone” is growing and it’s the largest it has ever been—relatively the size of New Jersey—according to a team of scientists. The current Gulf of

Grant provides boost to SUNY Maritime library

AUGUST 3, 2017—SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck, NY, has been educating and training mariners for nearly 150 years. Its records tell a story that is distinctly different from most institutions of higher

DONG Energy, Dominion developing Virginia wind farm

AUGUST 3, 2017— Dominion Energy Virginia recently signed an agreement and strategic partnership with Denmark’s DONG Energy to build two 6 MW turbines about 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach in

Bill aims to tighten up security at ports of entry

AUGUST 3, 2017—U.S. Representative Martha McSally (R-AZ) recently introduced a bill in the House to amend the Security Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 aimed at tightening up security and

Lakes Charles Pilots orders new pilot boat

AUGUST 2, 2017— When it comes to pilot boats, the partnership between naval architectural firm C. Raymond Hunt Associates, New Bedford, MA, and shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, A Duclos Company, Somerset, MA, has

Charter rates improving for dry bulk sector

AUGUST 2, 2017—There hasn’t been much of a silver lining for shipping as of late, but international shipping consultancy sees one in the latest forecasts for rates in the dry bulk shipping

Seacat Services’ cats support U.K. offshore wind farm

AUGUST 2, 2017—The U.K.’s Galloper Wind Farm, currently under construction 30 km off the coast of Suffolk, will come on line in 2018, generating enough power for up to 336,000 homes. Starting

DNV GL to support Seaspan’s emissions monitoring efforts

AUGUST 2, 2017—Shipowners, managers, and operators whose ships call at European ports are continuing to “decarbonize” their vessel operations in line with EU-MRV regulations that came into force July 1, 2015. The

Historic New York tug to get a facelift

AUGUST 2, 2017—The South Street Seaport Museum in downtown Manhattan plays a vital role in showcasing New York City’s maritime heritage. The museum accomplishes this not only through its special exhibitions, educational programs

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