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21 Nov

Nation’s first hydrofoil electric ferry coming to Lake Tahoe

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, ferries, propulsion

(STOCKHOLM, Sweden) — Candela and FlyTahoe have announced the introduction of the first U.S.-based Candela P-12, a hydrofoil electric ferry, on Lake Tahoe. The ferry will reduce travel times for locals and visitors, providing a much-needed north-south connection across the lake while also helping to cut emissions. The Candela P-12 is the fastest electric vessel in the world with the…

12 Nov

Schottel to supply components for new Coast Guard tenders

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorizedpropulsion, shipbuilding, U.S. Coast Guard

(SPAY, Germany) — Schottel has been selected by Birdon America to supply components for 27 vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard waterways commerce cutter (WCC) program. Birdon America is designing the cutters and is expected to construct 16 river buoy tenders (WLR) and 11 inland construction tenders (WLIC). The cutters will be built at Birdon’s recently acquired shipyard in Bayou…

30 Oct

Suderman & Young plans e-tug for Port of Corpus Christi

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & TowingEnvironment, propulsion

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) — Suderman & Young has been selected as a sub-recipient of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program to construct a zero-emission battery electric tug to be used in the Port of Corpus Christi. The port is the collaborating entity. The plan Suderman & Young submitted with the grant application would make this North America’s most powerful…

29 Oct

Schottel to provide z-drives for new Saltchuk escort tugs

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Tugboats & Towingpropulsion

(SPAY, Germany) — German propulsion expert Schottel has been awarded an order to supply azimuthing thrusters for four new escort tugs for Seattle-based Saltchuk Marine. The contractual partner is Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City, Fla. With the decision in favor of Schottel propulsion systems, these four new escort tugs will be the first vessels to mark the beginning of the…

28 Oct

San Francisco Bay Ferry awarded $12.5 million for electrification

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, ferries, propulsion, shipbuilding

(SAN FRANCISCO) — San Francisco Bay Ferry has been awarded a $12.5 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to bring zero-emission, battery-electric ferry service to the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda. The award advances SF Bay Ferry’s Rapid Electric Emission-Free Ferry (REEF) Program, a transformative suite of projects to transition the agency’s fleet to zero-emission propulsion…

25 Oct

Staten Island Ferry, NYC Ferry trialing renewable diesel

Rich MillerMaritime NewsEnvironment, ferries, propulsion

(NEW YORK) — Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Renewable diesel reduces carbon emissions by 60 percent or more and its use in the ferries will help nearly 30 million annual riders navigate the city’s waterways in a more sustainable way. NYC Ferry will…

22 Oct

Mitsubishi, Laborde provide Tier 4 power for Golding newbuild

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, propulsion

(COVINGTON, La.) — In a significant step toward a greener future, Golding Barge Line has commissioned its newest towboat, Scott Golding, equipped with Mitsubishi Tier 4 engines supplied by Laborde Products. Built by Vessel Repair of Port Arthur, Texas, this vessel features two Mitsubishi engines, each delivering 1,260 hp at 1,600 rpm. These low-emission engines not only meet rigorous environmental…

18 Sep

Ocean Group shifts to sustainable fuel for B.C. port towing

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & TowingEnvironment, propulsion

(QUEBEC CITY) — Ocean Group is taking another step toward greener shipping with the adoption of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a new-generation renewable diesel fuel, for all company port towing operations in British Columbia. HVO is made from renewable sources, including vegetable oils, residues of plant or animal origin, and used oils such as those derived from frying. This fuel…

06 Sep

Safety alert: Cummins marine engine throttle recall

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newspropulsion, Safety alert, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — A recent incident on a small passenger vessel caused by a malfunction in its throttle power head resulted in a loss of propulsion. An investigation revealed that the throttle had been recalled due to a high risk of intermittent failure. Affected throttles Marine engine throttles with part numbers 5563449, 5563448 and 5563447 are affected. These throttles were sold…

27 Aug

Laborde Products completes first OSV repower project

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion

(COVINGTON, La.) — Laborde Products recently repowered M/V Mary Cheramie, marking the company’s first offshore supply vessel (OSV) repower project. The vessel, owned by Cheramie Marine, now features two Mitsubishi Tier 3 S12R engines, each delivering 1,260 hp at 1,600 rpm, replacing the older Caterpillar 3512 engines. The new engines boast a fully mechanical design, simplifying maintenance and operation while…