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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…

20 Aug

Lloyd’s: Wind-assisted propulsion on brink of rapid adoption

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newspropulsion, shipbuilding, wind power

(LONDON) — The application of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) across a variety of vessel types is nearing a tipping point with deployment likely to increase rapidly, but the lack of standardization for verifying fuel savings and concerns about equipment availability must be addressed, says Lloyd’s Register’s new report on applying wind-assisted propulsion to ships. With the industry close to achieving…

08 Aug

Study points way to reducing underwater radiated noise

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, propulsion

(SPAY, Germany) — International shipping is increasingly exploring measures to conserve and protect underwater life. To this end, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is proposing the future monitoring of underwater radiated noise (URN), which may lead to the establishment of thresholds combined with long-term monitoring requirements for certain regions. In the HyPNoS (Hydrodynamic Propeller Noise Monitoring System) research project, international…

19 Jul

ABB to provide propulsion systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, propulsion

(ZURICH, Switzerland and SEATTLE) — ABB has been awarded a contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to serve as the propulsion single-source vendor (PSSV) for its groundbreaking new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries. This project marks a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable maritime transportation in the United States and beyond, with ABB playing a pivotal role in the development and…

26 Jun

Crowley christens first fully electric tugboat in U.S.

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsClimate change, propulsion, Tugboats and towing

(SAN DIEGO) — Joined by diverse partners and industry supporters, Crowley on Tuesday christened eWolf, America’s first all-electric ship-assist harbor tugboat. "The eWolf is a historic milestone in the maritime industry and Crowley’s legacy, and underscores our company’s commitment to serve as global sustainability leaders and innovators. The all-electric tugboat is the most technologically advanced vessel of its kind, and…

07 Jun

Laborde Products expands reach with Paducah facility

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, propulsion, Tugboats and towing

(PADUCAH, Ky.) — Laborde Products has announced the opening of its newest operational facility in Paducah, Ky. This strategic move enhances the company's capacity to provide parts and service support for Mitsubishi engines and other power products to the upriver market, while solidifying its commitment to inland river waterways. The new Paducah operational facility marks a significant milestone in Laborde…

21 May

Flawed propeller blade leads to loss of propulsion on boxship

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty NewsNTSB, propulsion, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — A containership’s propeller blade cracked, leading to a loss of hydraulic oil and propulsion while transiting the Pacific Ocean, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Tuesday. The investigation found a blade on the vessel’s controllable-pitch propeller system did not meet manufacturer design specifications. The containership Maunalei was traveling to Portland, Ore., from Anchorage, Alaska on Aug. 11,…

15 May

Laborde repowers pair of Canal Barge Co. towboats

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, propulsion

(COVINGTON, La.) — Laborde Products recently completed repower projects on M/V Ned Merrick and M/V Integrity, two towboats operated by Canal Barge Co. The Ned Merrick project featured the replacement of the vessel's previous engines with two Tier 3 S16R engines from Mitsubishi, each delivering 1,675 hp at 1,600 rpm. The towboat, a key vessel in the company's fleet, was…