Getting to zero is getting real
GM is to phase out gasoline and diesel powered cars by 2035—and California could ban gas-fueled leaf blowers and lawnmowers by 2024. Developments like that are a reminder that moves to make
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5 minutes with new EBDG president Robert Ekse
In April, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announced the appointment of Robert Ekse to president and a principal of the naval architecture and marine engineering company. His background includes a 30-year career
Vineyard Wind selects DEME/Foss partnership for wind turbine transport installation
Vineyard Wind will use a foreign-flag wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), serviced by Jones Act compliant feeder vessels, to install the wind turbines for the first large-scale offshore wind installation in the
Stena Bulk concept “could be as impactful as containerization”
Able to carry both dry and wet cargoes in modular compartments, an ultra-flexible, zero emissions design unveiled by Gothenburg, Sweden, headquartered tanker operator Stena Bulk pushes many boundaries. In an advance that
Biden Admin’s Jones Act affirmation brings wave of relief
February 2021 As we report in both this month’s Inside Washington and Inland Waterways columns, the Biden Administration has been loud and clear in its affirmation of the Jones Act. Secretary of
Indonesian mine hunters feature MAN hybrid propulsion
German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussent has begun the construction of two mine hunting vessels for the Indonesian Navy. Each vessel will feature a complete MAN hybrid propulsion package: 2 × MAN 12V175D-MM
New Biblia floating dry dock now under construction at Conrad
A 500-ton lift capacity floating dry dock designed by Mystic, Conn., based JMS Naval Architects for Biblia Inc. of Savannah, Ga. (see earlier story) is currently under construction at Conrad Shipyard, Morgan
MetalCraft Marine sees post-COVID market bounce back ahead
With yards in both Canada and the U.S., MetalCraft Marine brings a unique perspective to bear on the markets in which it specializes: High-speed fireboats, patrol craft and workboats. We asked the
The Shearer Group, Inc. celebrates 10 years of business
The Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI) is celebrating 10 years of business. In 2010, Gregory Beers, P.E., and Cory Wood, purchased the assets of Shearer & Associates Inc. from Ed Shearer, P.E., and
Harvey Gulf to install 10 more battery systems
New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine says that it will continue the transformation of its fleet ahead of other U.S. flag operators by committing to install 10 additional battery systems on