(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…
The Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act, which…
COVID-19 wiped out the cruise ship season last year in Bar Harbor, Maine, which recorded 168 ship visits in 2019. “When there is a cruise ship or two in town every day, it gets pretty hard…
