29 Nov

W&D to build two Cat-powered hybrid tugs for Harbor Docking

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The following is the text of a news release from Caterpillar: (NEW ORLEANS) — Caterpillar Marine has announced a contract to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution on two new vessels for Harbor Docking and Towing based in Houston, Texas. The vessels will be designed and built by Washburn & Doughty in East Boothbay, Maine. This sales contract is a…
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Foss, Damen to partner on new series of tugs for US market
29 Nov

Foss, Damen to partner on new series of tugs for US market

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The following is the text of a news release from Foss Maritime: (SEATTLE) — Foss Maritime and Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce and market the Damen ASD 2813 tug. The tug design has been modified to meet the unique demands of the U.S. tug assist and escort market. The first four of a series of…
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Canadian Coast Guard survey boat gets autonomous capability
27 Nov

Canadian Coast Guard survey boat gets autonomous capability

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The following is the text of a news release from ASV Global: (PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom) — ASV Global has converted a 26-foot hydrographic survey launch to enable it to operate autonomously using the ASView control system, while maintaining its ability to operate in a conventional manned mode. The launch, which is part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) fleet dedicated…
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27 Nov

ExxonMobil marine fuels meet new ISO 8217:2017 specifications

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(LONDON) — All of ExxonMobil’s marine fuels now meet the new ISO 8217:2017 specifications, the company announced Monday. The newly published sixth edition of the specifications updates the 2012 version (ISO 8217:2012). A number of revisions have been made to address current industry trends, including the introduction of supplementary cold flow data for distillate fuels; the addition of a new…
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ABB Ability looks beyond human vision for ship automation
21 Nov

ABB Ability looks beyond human vision for ship automation

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(ZURICH, Switzerland) — ABB has unveiled a new situational awareness solution that will make vessel operations safer and more efficient. The solution can be used by officers anywhere on board a ship and marks the next step toward remotely controlled and ultimately autonomous ships. ABB Ability Marine Pilot Vision takes advantage of the latest advances in sensor technology and computer…
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Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid megayacht
21 Nov

Rolls-Royce unveils hybrid megayacht

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The following is the text of a news release from Rolls-Royce: (LONDON) — Rolls-Royce has unveiled a ground-breaking luxury yacht concept designed to showcase the advantages of advanced ship intelligence solutions and hybrid propulsion based on liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel and battery power in the marine leisure market. Introduced Nov. 13 during the Global Superyacht Forum (GSF) in Amsterdam,…
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Eastern delivers ATB hopper dredge to Great Lakes
20 Nov

Eastern delivers ATB hopper dredge to Great Lakes

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The following is the text of a news release from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.: (OAK BROOK, Ill.) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. has taken delivery of the articulated tug-barge (ATB) hopper dredge Ellis Island and tug Douglas B. Mackie from Eastern Shipbuilding after successful completion of U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping regulatory sea…
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New navigation software helps ships avoid unpredictable weather
17 Nov

New navigation software helps ships avoid unpredictable weather

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The following is the text of a news release from the University of Connecticut: (STORRS, Conn.) — Major research discoveries generate news headlines. But a research undertaking by one University of Connecticut engineering lab seeks to forestall some headlines of a different kind. The loss of life because of weather events, as happened on Oct. 1, 2015 when cargo ship…
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Robert Allan Ltd. unveils Z-Tech Exclusive Design Edition
16 Nov

Robert Allan Ltd. unveils Z-Tech Exclusive Design Edition

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(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — With the restyling of the deckhouse and wheelhouse, PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd. and Robert Allan Ltd. once again collaborated and jointly unveiled the Z-Tech Exclusive Design Edition. Cheoy Lee was awarded with two contracts for the construction of three Z-Tech Exclusive Design Edition 5000 tugs for PSA Marine of Singapore and South China Towing Co. Ltd.…
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15 Nov

Navico launches Track HD telemetry system

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(EGERSUND, Norway) — Navico, parent company to the leading marine electronics brands Lowrance, Simrad and B&G, has expanded the range of options for marine-based reporting and connectivity with the new Track HD telemetry system. Historically, Track has provided instant access to marine vessel location and status through a mobile app and online dashboard. Now with Track HD, users can take…
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