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02 Dec

SAFE Boats to debut 41-foot full cabin patrol vessel

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(BREMERTON, Wash.) — SAFE Boats International, a 100 percent employee-owned American boatbuilder, will debut its new 41-foot full cabin patrol vessel at the 2025 International WorkBoat Show, taking place Dec. 3-5 in New Orleans. The vessel will be on display at Stand 863. Based on SAFE Boats’ proven and widely deployed 41-foot Interceptor hull, the new vessel is the latest…

02 Dec

ABS Consulting publishes new guidance on Coast Guard cyber rule

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsLicensing and training, Security

(HOUSTON) — ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a global leader in safety, risk and asset integrity management, has released a paper to support vessel and facility owners and operators in meeting compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Cyber Rule. This paper outlines practical steps to meet the first cybersecurity training deadline of Jan. 12, 2026. Titled "From Final Rule…

01 Dec

Washington State Ferries selects ABB to power hybrid-electric newbuilds

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(LONDON and SEATTLE) — ABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States’ largest ferry operator, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries that initiate the owner’s ambitious System Electrification Program. With the first two ships scheduled for delivery from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, one apiece in 2030 and 2031, the contract…

20 Nov

Crowley crews receive AOTOS Awards for heroism, safety

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorizedsafety, shipping

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The United Seamen’s Service recognized Crowley mariners with honors at the 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards. As one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the industry, the AOTOS awards spotlight outstanding maritime achievement and pay tribute to American seafarers whose courageous actions and commitment to safety have made a profound impact on the industry…

17 Nov

Fire-damaged tug back in service with Mitsubishi repower

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion, Tugboats and towing

(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.) — After sustaining extensive damage in a December 2024 fire, the tugboat Lucinda Smith has returned to the water with a fresh start powered by Mitsubishi S12R-Y3MPTAW-3 Tier 3 engines, each rated at 1,260 hp at 1.600 rpm. The repower was completed by Windward Power with support from Laborde Products, giving the rebuilt vessel renewed strength and…

12 Nov

ABS board appoints John McDonald as chairman, CEO

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsRegulation, shipping

(NEW YORK) — The American Bureau of Shipping's board of directors appointed John McDonald as the new chairman and chief executive officer of ABS at a meeting on Tuesday. In the culmination of a well-planned succession process, McDonald, the serving ABS president and chief operating officer (COO), will take over on Jan. 1, 2026, when present ABS Chairman and CEO…

11 Nov

Maritime Partners pushboat repowered with Mitsubishi engines

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, propulsion, Tugboats and towing

(HARVEY, La.) — Maritime Partners has repowered the pushboat John Austin, replacing Cummins QSK38 engines (1,300 hp at 1,800 rpm) with Mitsubishi S12R-Y3 engines rated at 1,260 hp at 1,600 rpm. After 28,000 hours on the previous platform, the decision to repower was driven by the need for reliability, reduced downtime, and a smarter long-term investment. “At 28,000 hours, it…

04 Nov

New presidents named at Great Lakes Towing, Great Lakes Shipyard

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding, Tugboats and towing

(CLEVELAND) — The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard have announced the promotions of Gregg Thauvette and Thomas Rigolo, two longtime leaders whose commitment and expertise have been key to the companies' continued success. Thauvette has been promoted from executive vice president to president of The Great Lakes Towing Company, where he will continue to oversee all harbor…

29 Oct

Barrere, Hanley, Marino receive Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipping

(NEW YORK) — The United Seamen’s Service (USS) presented its 56th Annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) to three maritime leaders whose commitment, leadership and service embody the spirit of the American maritime tradition. Capt.Willie Barrere, national president, American Maritime Officers; Edward Hanley, chief operating officer, Maersk Line Ltd.; and Vincent Marino, chief executive officer, The Marino Group,…

27 Oct

Webb Institute honors Dr. James Chao for maritime leadership

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsLicensing and training, shipping

(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) — Webb Institute has awarded Dr. James S.C. Chao, founder and chairman of Foremost Group, an honorary doctor of science degree in recognition of his visionary leadership in the global maritime industry and his profound commitment to education, philanthropy and sustainability. The ceremony was held on Webb’s Glen Cove campus before the board of trustees, students, and…