ZF unveils its newest azimuth thruster
Miramar, Fla., based ZF North America is to add the ZF AT 90 to its azimuth thruster (AT) line-up.Becoming commercially available in December, The new, well-mounted, Z-drive thruster is compatible with a
dredges
MAY 2022
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Jan De Nul switches fleet to VSAT, Iridium connectivity
The Jan De Nul Group has signed a long-term contract with Netherlands-based satellite communications specialist Castor Marine to provide global VSAT internet and Iridium L-Band services to its entire fleet of almost
Dredging Contractors of America tap William P. Doyle for leadership role
DECEMBER 14, 2017 — When Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission announced that he would be leaving his post effective January 3, 2018, he concluded by
Damen Yichang to extend its product portfolio
MARCH 16, 2015 — The Damen Yichang Shipyard in China, a joint venture between Damen Shipyards Group and Sinotrans CSC, is to offer a broader portfolio of vessels, adding other hi-tech vessels
Indonesia to get another island
JANUARY 28, 20015 — Indonesia is an archipelago of 18,307 islands. It’s about to get another. PT Muara Wisesa Samudra has contracted Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. and 50:50 joint venture partner Van
New York maritime union votes to merge with IOMM&P
NOVEMBER 13, 2014 — Unionized New York-area mariners who operate tugboats, dredges, tourist boats and ferries, members of Staten Island-based Local 333, United Marine Division, ILA, have voted by an overwhelming margin
GE Marine wins orders for 16 engines
DECEMBER 7, 2012 — Yesterday at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, GE Marine announced orders to deliver a combined total of 16 of its L250 and V250 engines to new