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06 Feb

Schottel to supply rudder propellers for five new vessels

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion

(SPAY, Germany) — Schottel will equip five new traffic safety vessels for the German Rhine Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSA) with electrically driven Schottel rudder propellers. The Bolle shipyard in Derben, Germany, has been commissioned with the construction of the modern multipurpose vessels following tenders submitted throughout Europe. The modern traffic safety vessels will each be fitted with two Schottel…

01 Feb

Colonial Oil partnering on renewable diesel for Southeast

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsClimate change

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) — Colonial Oil Industries, one of the largest independent oil and gas companies in the United States, has announced a partnership with Neste, TICO and Gateway Terminals in offering renewable diesel to customers and businesses in the region, marking a significant stride toward a more sustainable future in the Southeast. “As a trusted supplier of quality fuels and…

30 Jan

NOLA Terminal hires manager for flagship facility

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, shipping, Tugboats and towing

(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal has hired Plaquemines Parish resident Anthony Barrois to serve as terminal manager for its flagship operations facility on the Mississippi River. Located in Plaquemines Parish, NOLA Terminal’s state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for large vessels and accommodating mixed-use terminal and storage operations for a variety of…

24 Jan

SCA announces new board of directors leadership

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, on Wednesday announced its new board of directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the SCA Partners Committee. Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Ship Repair, is ascending from his vice chairman post to chairman of the board, assuming the…

24 Jan

AGLPA to hold annual conference in August

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, Ports

(WASHINGTON) — The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) will hold its 2024 Annual Conference on Aug. 8-9 in Chicago. This event brings together leaders of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway maritime industry, including seaport managers, terminal operators, shipping company executives, engineering firms, marine contractors, maritime trade associations, academia, local, state and federal government officials, and the many…

24 Jan

Rolls-Royce opens MTU remanufacturing center in South Carolina

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion, shipbuilding

(AIKEN, S.C.) — Rolls-Royce's Power Systems Division has opened a new Remanufacturing and Overhaul Center on its MTU Aiken campus in South Carolina. The new facility is connected to the existing manufacturing operations and represents a low double-digit million-dollar investment. It supports the company’s service initiative and sustainability approach. The new 69,000-square-foot facility, which was announced in 2021, brings formerly…

23 Jan

Coast Guard captain to lead security at Port of Long Beach

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsPorts, Security

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Monday approved the appointment of U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Ryan Manning to lead the Security Division at the nation’s second-busiest seaport. Manning, currently captain of the port of Los Angeles-Long Beach and commander of Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach, will join the Port of Long Beach following…

21 Dec

ACBL names new senior VP of logistics and network operations

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing

(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) — American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has appointed Steve Schappell as senior vice president of logistics and network operations. Schappell has served in the role on an interim basis since September. ACBL selected Schappell over several highly qualified external candidates due to his wealth of experience, leadership capabilities and commitment to the company's vision, mission and core values.…

19 Dec

CSA recognizes Crowley vessels, crews for environmental achievement

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, shipping

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 85 Crowley vessels and their crews for a cumulative 782 years of safe environmental practices and operations. The Environmental Achievement Awards, presented annually by the CSA, commend vessels and mariners that demonstrate an outstanding safety record with no reportable spills, no U.S. Coast Guard environmental citations or other…

18 Dec

NOLA Terminal names CEO, VP of commercial operations

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsbrownwater, Ports, shipping, Tugboats and towing

(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal’s board of directors has named Brian Miles chief executive officer and Allen Newman vice president of commercial operations. NOLA Terminal, the newest state-of-the-art facility along the Mississippi River, will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for much larger vessels, up to and including Cape-sized vessels. In the river and logistics…