New study details impacts of unscheduled lock closures
01 Nov

New study details impacts of unscheduled lock closures

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The following is the text of a news release from the National Waterways Foundation (NWF): (WASHINGTON) — The National Waterways Foundation, in cooperation with the Maritime Administration (MarAd), has released a study titled “The Impacts of Unscheduled Lock Outages” that examines the economic impacts of unscheduled lock outages and highlights economic benefits associated with reliable inland waterways navigation. The study…
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27 Oct

Garmin acquires Navionics

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(SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland) — Garmin Ltd. on Friday announced that it has acquired Navionics S.p.A., a privately-held worldwide provider of electronic navigational charts and mobile applications for the marine industry. “Navionics has long been known as a leading supplier of highly accurate navigational charts and mobile applications for boaters,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO. “By combining Navionics’ content with Garmin’s…
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27 Oct

Shipping groups 'broadly satisfied' with IMO progress on CO2

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The following is the text of a news release from the International Chamber of Shipping: (LONDON) — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intercargo and Intertanko represented the global shipping industry throughout this week's intensive discussions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which continued the development of a comprehensive CO2 reduction strategy for the international shipping sector. The international…
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Foss captains give Markey variable-slip towing brake high marks
19 Oct

Foss captains give Markey variable-slip towing brake high marks

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(SEATTLE) — After two seasons of use, a special feature included in the Markey towing winches on board three Foss Arctic-class tugboats has proven to be very useful for operations requiring a “tight leash” on the tow. The three most recent additions to the Foss fleet, the Arctic-class tugs Michele Foss, Denise Foss and Nicole Foss, are all equipped with…
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19 Oct

MarineCFO, Conley to host Subchapter M webinars

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The following is the text of a news release from MarineCFO: (HOUMA, La.) — MarineCFO and Conley Marine Services will host a six-week Subchapter M webinar series as a primer for the International Workboat Show. The program will be held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST (2 p.m. CST) beginning Oct. 24 and running through Nov. 28.   In each 30-minute…
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Rapp Marine to supply winch systems for Oregon State research vessel
17 Oct

Rapp Marine to supply winch systems for Oregon State research vessel

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(SEATTLE) — Rapp Marine has been selected by Gulf Island Shipyard LLC as the overboard handling system single source vendor (OHS SSV) for Oregon State University’s (OSU) 193-by-41-foot multi-mission Regional-class research vessel (RCRV), with the option of two additional vessels. Funding for the RCRV project is provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the contract design of the RCRV…
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11 Oct

Exxon: Maritime industry not ready for low sulfur cap

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The following is the text of a news release from ExxonMobil: (LONDON) — A marine industry survey conducted by ExxonMobil finds that the route to compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 0.5 percent global sulfur cap is unclear for many vessel operators. Results highlight an ongoing sense of confusion and lack of preparedness, with 70 percent of respondents…
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Master Marine delivers first of four boats for Waterfront Services
09 Oct

Master Marine delivers first of four boats for Waterfront Services

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The following is the text of a news release from Master Marine (BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala.) — Master Marine has delivered M/V Miss Deborah, the first of four 67-by-28-foot fleet boats for Waterfront Services Co. Each boat will be powered by a pair of Laborde Products S6R2-Y3MPTAW Mitsubishi 803-hp Tier 3 diesel marine engines to be operated at 1,400 rpm…
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