Towboat at lock and dam

Inland Waterways: Yesterday’s price is not today’s price

By Tracy Zea, WCI President and CEO Anyone who’s shopped for groceries, dined at restaurants, paid rent or pretty much purchased anything these past months knows we are facing economic challenges unprecedented

Aerial view of Port Fourchon

Port Fourchon in emissions-monitoring first

Port Fourchon, La., the land base for multiple offshore energy support service companies, is set to become the the first port in the world to have a precise 360-degree view of its

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Maritime Partners to acquire M/G Transport

Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners, LLC is back on the acquisition trail. Back in December last year, the company became the largest lessor of marine equipment in the United States when it

Hydrographic survey vessel

VIDEO: Silver Ships delivers hydrographic survey vessel to Corps

Marking the latest expansion in its Endeavor range of workboats, Theodore, Ala., based Silver Ships Inc. has delivered the Tobin, the largest marine surveying vessel in its series. The 49-foot vessel has

Mark W. Barker is believed to be the first ship for U.S. Great Lakes service built on the Great Lakes since 1983.

Modern laker Mark W. Barker features Thordon RiverTough bearings

Like other vessels in the Interlake Steamship fleet, Mark W. Barker, the first new U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker in almost 40 years, is fitted with oil-free propeller shaft bearings from Thordon

tug to be converted to ammonia fuel

Japan’s first LNG-fueled tug to be converted for ammonia fuel

Japan’s NYK Line has concluded a contract with the Keihin Dock Co shipyard, an NYK Group company, to modify a tugboat to ammonia fuel specifications. The vessel chosen for the conversion is

American Sysmphony

American Symphony completes sea trials

Guilford, Conn., based American Cruise Line’s latest modern riverboat, American Symphony, completed sea trials late last week and is on its way to New Orleans for an on-time start to its inaugural

Quah Ley Oon and successor

Singapore: Quah Ley Hoon stepping down as MPA chief

The Singapore Ministry of Transport reports that Quah Ley Hoon will be stepping down as chief executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on September 5, 2022. She will

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OSG reports profitable second quarter

Tampa, Fla., headquartered U.S.-flag tanker and ATB operator Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) today reported results for the second quarter 2022. Highlights included: “A return to profitability is perhaps the most

Ferry overhauled by MGBW

MGBW completes complex four-ferry overhaul project

Chula Vista Calif., headquartered Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW) recently completed a contract valued at more than $4.6 million for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. The work involved the

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