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Canada awards Schottel Quiet Vessel Initiative funding

Spay, Germany, headquartered propulsion specialist Schottel has been selected for funding under the Government of Canada’s Quiet Vessel Initiative, which supports the development of new quiet vessel technologies, designs, and operational practices,

Sabrina Weymien is head of transformation at Svitzern
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Svitzer appoints its first head of transformation

Maersk Group global towage provider Svitzer has appointed Sabrina Weymiens to the newly created role of head of transformation. Svitzer says she has been appointed to “spearhead Svitzer’s transformation journey and keep

Parker Towing acquires General Marine Services

Parker Towing Company, an Alabama-based maritime transportation company, announced today it has acquired General Marine Services (GMS), a Baton Rouge-based tank barge operator. The acquisition of GMS expands Parker Towing’s current tank

historic low water on inland rivers

Update on historically low river conditions

As the historically low water situation on America’s inland rivers continue to impact river shipping and farmers, dredging operations are underway to help combat the deteriorating river conditions. The Ohio River closed