Devall Diesel, FPT launch barge power pack
Devall Diesel Services, Sulphur, La., introduced a new addition to its product line, the Barge Power Pack, an engine system designed for hazardous-duty barge operations. The system is intended for use on
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DCA: FY2025 another strong year for U.S. dredging
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) reports that FY 2025 was another strong year for the U.S. dredging industry, with $1.8 billion in federal dredging awards executed by the American-owned, American-crewed and
Electric propulsion innovator Arc raises $50M in new funding
Arc, the Los Angeles-based electric boat and powertrain company contracted to power four hybrid electric tugs under construction for Curtin Maritime, has raised a $50 million Series C funding round from Eclipse,
C&C Marine expands 24 acres, builds automated spool shop
C&C Marine & Repair, Belle Chasse, La., announced a 24-acre expansion of its facility and the development of a state-of-the-art, fully automated spool shop—planned to be the most advanced spool fabrication operation
Soo Locks to open for 2026 shipping season
The Detroit Engineer District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the
OpenTug debuts Signal Optimization for marine logistics
OpenTug, the marine logistics platform set up to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide, has announced Signal Optimization, a new BargeOS capability designed to help marine logistics teams plan demand by
Silverback Marine completes sea trials for OX series truckable tug
Silverback Marine, Tacoma, Wash., has completed successful seatrials and commissioning of the OX series, twin Z-Drive equipped truckable tug earlier this month. The concept was designed to fulfill the vision of a
Nicole Kach joins PNWA as government relations specialist
The Vancouver, Wash.-based Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) reports that Nicole Kach has joined it as a government relations specialist. Her background includes work in public policy, legislative research, and strategic communications,
American Encore: American Cruise Lines’ new riverboat starts delivery voyage
American Cruise Lines’ newest riverboat, American Encore, has successfully completed sea trials. It is already underway from Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md. ,to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest.
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