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Ups-and-downs at Philly Shipyard

Throughout its brief history, the Philly Shipyard has endured news both good and bad putting the company in the front row seat of a tumultuous roller coaster ride. Now, the shipyard, the second largest in the U.S., is bracing for what might be its most challenging year as it has drawn, according to reports, keen interest from an ambitious South…

Wabtec, Marinsa partner to power Panama Canal tugs

Wabtec Corporation and Latin American channel partner Marinsa International, has contracted to supply the primary power for 10 new hybrid tractor tugboats for the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). Under the contract, Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Wabtec will deliver two 8L250MDA marine engines for each tugboat. The marine engines will provide maximum availability with the lowest life-cycle cost for the vessel operators. “Wabtec…

New RudderPropeller masters worst-case failure scenario

Navis Engineering Oy, the Finnish manufacturer of dynamic positioning control systems, has endorsed the use of Schottel’s new Dynamic RudderPropeller (SRP-D) system. The endorsement came after a joint analysis of the system focused on the mechanical capabilities of the new thruster and how well Navis’ NavDP4000 control system can be adapted to it. Earlier evaluations of the SRP-D by classification…

McAllister, ABS partner on sustainability report

Marine towage, offshore and transport group McAllister Towing has partnered with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to produce a sustainability report detailing the company’s efforts to reduce emissions by deploying new technologies, operational controls, and engineering solutions. “McAllister has reduced its emissions intensity over 40 percent over the past 15 years, with innovations in emissions technology, operational controls, along…

Panama Canal to Offer LNG Bunkering

U.S. energy logistics and shipping firm Crowley has secured the first permit from the Panama Maritime Authority to provide liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, according to the Florida-based firm. Crowley will manage the ship-to-ship LNG transfer services for fuel and cryogenic tank cooldown services, with a potential start date sometime in 2024.…

New report shows dredging is competitive and growing

The U.S. dredging industry is “fiercely competitive” and growing, according to The Mike Hooks Report, which details the latest trends in the U.S. federal dredging market. The Mike Hooks Report: An Analysis of the FY22 U.S. Federal Dredging Market was authored by Michael Gerhardt, senior director of government affairs at Mike Hooks, LLC, the Louisiana-based dredging and marine contractor. Every…

Latest report on the state of the OSV market

Shipbroker Marcon International recently released its latest report on the offshore support vessel market. According to Coupeville, Wa.-based Marcon, of the 13,293 vessels and 3,749 barges it tracked as of mid-September, some 2,933 are supply and tug supply boats with 207 officially up for sale. “This year has seen owners and operators jockeying to gain a foothold in the U.S.…

Northern Lights unveils new diesel generators

Seattle-headquartered Northern Lights’ new C4105 and C6105 series of commercial marine power generators are on the market. “Built for reliability, durability, simplicity, and high performance,” the new generator series is a robust commercial marine diesel generator that stands up to heavy-duty demands and offers long-term economic advantages,” the company said. The new generator series have kilowatt ratings from 126 to…

Moose Boats selected to build fire department dive boat

The Boston Fire Department’s Special Operations Dive Team has selected Moose Boats of Vallejo, Ca. to build a new custom dive boat. When delivered, the shallow-draft, 46-foot Model M1 catamaran will have both offshore heavy weather and inshore shallow water capability at a top speed of 40 knots and a range of 280 nautical miles. According to Boston Fire Department…

New dredge joins Callan Marine fleet

The Galveston, Texas-based dredging and marine construction company Callan Marine has taken delivery of its new suction dredge General Marshall. The 194-foot vessel was built by DSC Dredge LLC of Reserve, La. The dredger, named for the late General of the Army and Secretary of State, George C. Marshall, is the seventh dredge to join Callan Marine’s fleet and is…