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U.S. shipyards support $36 billion in GDP

JUNE 20, 2013 — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a report on the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry that shows that nation’s shipyards support $36 billion in gross domestic product.

Stars align for Canadian laker fleet renewal

MAY 31, 2013 — Canada’s Great Lakes fleet is being rejuvenated with the addition of ships by three major carriers, Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), Algoma Central and Fednav. According to CSL President Rod

New fireboat starts delivery voyage to Houston

MAY 22, 2013 — The first of three high performance fireboats has started a two-week voyage from Kingston, Ontario, shipbuilder Metalcraft Marine through four Great Lakes and the Mississippi River to the

Canada starts ECA, MARPOL Annex VI enforcement

MAY 13, 2013 — Canada has started enforcement of the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) standards and the requirements of Annex VI of the MARPOL convention. The announcement was made last

Interlake moves ahead on LNG fuel plans

MAY 8, 2013 — Middleburg Heights, Ohio, based Great Lakes operator The Interlake Steamship Company has reached an agreement in principle with Shell to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG)  to support Interlake’s

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Signal stops work on ATB dredge

APRIL 15, 2013 — An ambitious plan to build the largest hopper dredge in the U.S. as an ATB ( see earlier story) has run into major difficulties. Shipbuilder Signal International, Inc.