Schottel propulsion package picked for giant crane ship
A 236.80 meter long and 52.00 meter wide crane ship ordered by Belgium based Jan De Nul Group at the CMHI Haimen Shipyard in China last November (see earlier story) will have
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San Francisco Bay Ferry services slashed
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) has announced that its San Francisco Bay Ferry service will be temporarily reduced in response to regional efforts to reduce the spread
USCG and states in VIDA discussions
Following a December 4, 2019, conference call with representatives from U.S. states and territories, the U.S. Coast Guard has established a working group to address issues related to the Vessel Incidental Discharge
EPA moves to ease availability of IMO 2020 compliant fuel
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising key regulatory text to ensure that U.S. refiners and suppliers can permissibly distribute IMO 2020 compliant marine fuel for use in ships operating outside
John Deere offers new engine ratings for global marine markets
John Deere Power Systems is releasing new marine engine ratings to help customers worldwide to meet new market needs and meet diesel emissions regulations around the world. “As the marine market evolves,
Amy Larson to step down as National Waterways Conference President
The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. reports that longtime NWC President Amy Larson will step down at the end of the year. Julie Ufner will take over as
U.S. Caribbean ECA offenses bring $3 million fines
U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands reports that Ionian Shipping & Trading Corp., Lily Shipping Ltd., Stamatios Alekidis, Athanasios Pittas and Rey Espulgar have been convicted and
EPA proposes amendments to Tier 4 regs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief provisions to address concerns associated with finding and installing certified Tier 4 marine
Crowley orders 55,000 barrel ATB
Crowley Fuels has signed construction contracts to build a 55,000-barrel, articulated tug-barge (ATB) that is specifically designed to serve the Western Alaska market with delivery of clean fuel products. The 410-foot ATB
Great Lakes Towing christens third Damen-designed tug in series
The Great Lakes Towing Company celebrated its 120th Anniversary with the christening of its newest tugboat, the Michigan. The newly constructed tug is the third in a series of five, 64-foot Damen