(MOSS LANDING, Calif.) — ABB has announced that it will equip the new flagship vessel at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) with leading-edge solutions for sustainable yet maximum performance. Located in Moss Landing, Calif., the MBARI seeks to…
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley Maritime Corp. has become the first U.S.-owned and 13th overall ship owner-operator that will publicly disclose its ship recycling policies, practices and process through the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI) website. Headquartered in Florida, Crowley operates…
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — With the recent announcement of the HaiSea Marine tug fleet, the maritime industry gained its first glimpse of Robert Allan’s Ltd.’s recent work in battery electric tugboats and their potential to significantly reduce or even eliminate…
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley Cares, the charitable and volunteerism arm of Crowley Maritime Corp., will donate $25,000 to provide groceries and other wellness initiatives to support military families facing food insecurity in Jacksonville. The money will be contributed to the…
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Merchants Exchange has named Carl Bertapelle as its new marine operations services manager. Bertapelle will be responsible for the overall management of the marine operations services department, staff and programs. “Carl will be a welcome addition to…
(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — The owners of All American Marine (AAM) have announced the appointment of Terry Federer as business development manager, effective May 10. Federer takes over the role from Ron Wille, who was recently appointed as president and chief…
(LONDON) — ExxonMobil has added Mobil SHC Aware Hydraulic Series oils and Mobil SHC Aware Grease EP O to its range of high-performance marine lubricants. Both are formulated to meet the U.S. Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements for environmentally acceptable…
(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — Icom America has announced changes within its Marine and Avionics divisions. David McLain, Marine and Avionics senior sales manager, is leaving Icom to pursue new opportunities. Ray Novak, senior sales manager of Icom’s Amateur division, adds the…
(ESBJERG, Denmark) — Viking Life-Saving Equipment has acquired HydroPen, the company behind the unique HydroPen container firefighting solution supplied to hundreds of ships. HydroPen's rapid uptake has been due to its combination of innovation, efficiency and ease of use. Attached…
(SEATTLE) – Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has announced changes to its executive leadership team following the appointment of Robert Ekse to president, reflecting the new vision and long-term goals for the company. John Reeves has been promoted to principal…
(STONINGTON, Conn.) — The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced Tuesday that Leidos, a corporate donor, has offered to triple-match every gift received by June…
My wife and I were at a late summer dinner party hosted by Martin, a retired civil engineer friend of ours. At our table enjoying the barbecued salmon, we were seated next to a well-dressed middle-aged guy and his wife.…
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley Maritime Corp. has awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) cadets Tristan Barnett and Jackson Dagata for their achievements and interest in maritime careers. Named in honor of former Chairman…
(WESTPORT, Mass.) — Pauline Delia (Duperre) Duclos, age 87, wife of George Duclos, the former CEO of Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, died peacefully on April 24 surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Jean Baptiste and Claire (Paradise) Duperre, she…
(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — Cummins launched the QSK60 EPA Tier 4/IMO III engine at Cummins Marine’s virtual showcase on April 14. The new EPA Tier 4-compliant selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system is being paired with the already-proven QSK60 engine to…
(HOUSTON) — Following the successful launch of the C32B 2,025 mhp engine, Caterpillar Marine has announced the release of the new Cat C32B 2,433 mhp (2,400 bhp) high-performance marine engine, with a rated engine speed of 2,300 rpm. With a…
(NORTH HAVEN, Conn.) — Ecochlor has announced the launch of EcoOne, a revolutionary new ballast water management system (BWMS). “By eliminating the filter, we have taken simplicity and reliability in ballasting operations to the maximum level. While at the same…
(COLUMBUS, Ind.) — Cummins Inc. has announced the launch of PrevenTech Marine, an expansion of the PrevenTech portfolio. PrevenTech Marine is designed to boost uptime, reduce maintenance costs and improve the service experience. PrevenTech monitors Cummins-powered assets remotely, using connectivity,…
(SINGAPORE and SPAY, Germany) — Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has selected Schottel’s azimuthal hybrid drive system SYDRIVE-E for the world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) hybrid tug. With this first in a series of 12 vessels, Sembcorp Marine will build the…
(SEATTLE) — The board of directors of Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has appointed Robert Ekse as president of the firm. Ekse will assume the position from current president and chief engineer Brian King, who is retiring after 33 years…
(VICTORIA, British Columbia) — Marine operations software developer Helm Operations and AIS services provider ShipTracks have launched a new set of integrated features for harbor docking companies designed to ensure that companies “never miss another job” in their ports. The…
Enactment of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 in December sent a ringing message of hope to the maritime industry. After years of fighting to get money available for a long list of projects, officials will finally…
Offshore wind holds exciting potential for U.S. maritime stakeholders. In December, Keppel AmFELS laid the keel for the first Jones Act-compliantoffshore windturbine installation vessel. The 472-foot ship is expected to be operational off the East Coast…
