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New Danica survey shows seafarers’ pay is up

Seafarers’ pay is rising by at least 10% as the crew employment market tips in the favor of seafarers, according to findings in the just-released 2023 Seafarers’ Survey from Danica Crewing Specialists.

MOU was signed by representatives of Caterpllar, Penguin International and TSL

Cat in emissions reduction MoU with Singapore’s Penguin International and TSL

Caterpillar Marine has entered a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based Penguin International Limited and Cat dealer Tractors Singapore Limited (TSL) on emissions reduction and new hybrid power solutions. “As part of our

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Uzmar cuts steel for new Buksér og Berging OSV

At a time when newbuild orders for offshore support vessels remain mostly confined to wind-specific vessels, Turkish shipbuilder Uzmar Shipyards has cut the first steel for a new OSV (offshore support vessel)

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Bollinger delivers 55th FRC: USCG Melvin Bell

Bollinger Shipyards LLC has delivered the USCGC Melvin Bell to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 181st vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over

SWITCH Maritime's Sea Change ferry

SWITCH raises $10 million to expand its zero-emission ferry fleet

Zero-emission ferry developer SWITCH Maritime LLC has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet of battery and hydrogen fuel cell powered vessels.

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

St. Paul Engineer district to close four locks and dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closing four of its locks and dams in early December for maintenance. The closures will officially end the 2023 navigation season on

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SC Ports handles record cargo at Inland Port Greer

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) says that its rail-served inland ports are speeding goods to market, with Inland Port Greer handling more cargo than ever before in October. Inland Port

second Coastal Cat American Glory

American Cruise Lines takes delivery of its second Coastal Cat

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that its second Coastal Cat, American Glory, has passed its sea trials with flying colors. American Cruise Lines accepted delivery of the 100-passenger small ship

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Key suppliers selected for world’s first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel

Ballard Power Systems and Chart Industries have been selected by Glosten and Siemens Energy to provide the fuel cells and hydrogen storage system for what is slated to be the first hydrogen-hybrid

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Ørsted will use suction bucket foundations for Taiwan wind farms

While monopile foundations are the most commonly used foundation solution for offshore wind turbines, where site conditions do not favor them, suction bucket foundations offer an attractive alternative. Ørsted has opted to

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