ABS opens new Cruise Center of Excellence
ABS has opened its dedicated global hub for the cruise sector, the ABS Cruise Center of Excellence. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the center expands ABS’ local presence and provides cruise operators
Ports of Indiana names Josh Webb director of government affairs
Josh Webb has been appointed director of government affairs at Ports of Indiana, leading legislative strategy and advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. Webb has more than a decade of
Damen Marine Components: Deck equipment and maneuvering systems
Sponsored Content: As tug operators navigate heavier loads, tighter harbor approaches and increasingly complex assignments, the performance of deck equipment and maneuvering systems has taken center stage. Towing winches, towing pins, tugger
BOEM moves ahead on potential California offshore oil and gas lease sales
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced its intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for proposed oil and gas lease sales in the Northern, Central and Southern California Planning
Everllence and Vale sign ethanol cooperation agreement
Everllence and and Brazilian mining giant Vale have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of ethanol as a marine fuel. Vale is one of the world’s largest charterers of shipping
VIDEO: Grounded barge Defiant refloated and removed
A saga we have been following since 265-foot fuel barge Defiant grounded off Puerto Rico on Feb. 9 looks to be coming to a successful conclusion. The unified command managing response efforts
WIMOs launches Tampa Bay chapter, announces inaugural port tour and mixer
Women In Maritime Operations (WIMOs) Association is expanding its presence with the formation of a new Tampa Bay (Fla.) chapter, led by a group of local maritime professionals aimed at strengthening community,
WinGD ammonia-fueled two stroke completes TAT and FAT testing
Swiss-headquartered engine developer WinGD has achieved a major milestone with the completion of both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of a 52-centimeter bore ammonia-fueled X52DF-A-1.0 two-stroke engine. The
Arcosa sells its barge business to Wynnchurch Capital for $450M
Dallas-headquartered Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its barge business, Arcosa Marine Products Inc., to private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital L.P. for $450
GIT Coatings launches new XGIT-FORCE hard foul-release coating
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia-based GIT Coatings has launched its next-generation graphene-base hard foul-release coating: XGIT-FORCE According to GIT Coatings, the new coating is engineered to unlock up to 10% fuel savings and provide