USACE: CWIFP gets first funding
The omnibus spending measure signed into law December 27, 2020, included the FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Under the act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
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Buttigieg Nomination Points Way To Greener DOT
January 2021 President-elect Joe Biden seems to have hope that Pete Buttigieg, former presidential candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Ind., could help him sell Congress on a massive job-creating investment
EPA’s VIDA rulemaking: One step at a time
On October 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially proposed its new Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance. In a Maritime Client Alert, law firm Jones Walker notes that
Damen gains ABS approval for CTV for U.S. offshore wind market
Damen Shipyards has received ABS approval in principle for a version of its FCS 2710 offshore wind CTV (crew transfer vessel) that has been modified to meet U.S. requirements. Among other things,
EPA: New vessel discharge rule in works
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday proposed standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels. When finalized,
Q&A: Lake Carriers’ Association President James Weakley
We recently talked with Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) President James Weakley to get the organization’s perspective on U.S. Great Lakes issues. Marine Log (ML): What is the mission of the Lake Carriers’
Mitsubishi introduces 1,260 hp EPA Tier 4 marine engine
Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America (MTEA) has announced the introduction of Mitsubishi’s new, mechanically controlled, EPA Tier 4, 1,260-horsepower heavy-duty marine propulsion engine. The Tier 4, Mitsubishi S12R Tier 4 is a
New sulfur sniffing “nose in the sky” patrols Danish waters
Demonstrating that authorities are taking enforcement of IMO 2020 seriously, a new sulfur sniffing drone has started checking the emissions from ships operating in Danish waters. Provided by the European Maritime Safety
Schottel launches retractable version of its rim thruster
The newly developed Schottel Retractable Rim Thruster (SRT-R) covers the power range up to 500 kW, offering many advantages, such as low noise emissions and tailor-made solutions for a wide range of
Crowley takes delivery of Alaska fuels market ATB from Bollinger
Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, LLC yesterday delivered an articulated tug-barge (ATB) unit capable of transporting multiple clean petroleum products in the Alaska market to Crowley Fuels LLC – the Alaska-based petroleum transportation, distribution