AMP to Trump: Let Jones Act waiver expire
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime industry, has written President Trump urging him to allow the current Jones Act waiver to expire on November 15. “The
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USCG eyes commercially available icebreaking capabilities for Northeast waters
Last winter saw severe ice conditions in the U.S. Northeast that, among other things saw suspensions of New York City ferry services and stretched Coast Guard icebreaking resources. While the Coast Guard
Q&A: ABB’s Timo Vesala on the challenges and opportunities of ferry electrification
As ferry operators across North America pursue fleet modernization and emissions reductions, electrification is becoming an increasingly important part of long-term vessel and infrastructure planning. But successfully transitioning to electric and hybrid-electric
Veth Propulsion launches new Streamline CRP azimuth thruster
Twin Disc reports that its Netherlands-based Veth Propulsion subsidiary has launched a next generation azimuth thuster, Streamline CRP, hailing it as a major step forward in contra rotating propulsion technology. Developed to
VIDEO: LPD 30 completes builder’s sea trials
HII (NYSE: HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has completed a successful builder’s sea trials for Harrisburg (LPD 30). the first Flight II ship in the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock
Wärtsilä completes spark gas conversions on three Chevron LNG carriers
In a collaboration first announced in September 2024 and aimed at reducing methane slip, Wärtsilä has now successfully completed the conversion of one engine in each of of three LNG carriers operated
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Master Boat delivers Defiant, third of eight tugs ordered by Maritime Partners
Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders Inc. has delivered Defiant, the third in a series of eight tugboats being built for Maritime Partners LLC. “The delivery of Defiant marks the third tug in
Hanwha Philly Shipyard appoints Hyuk Kim president
Hyuk Kim has been named president of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI). In that role he will lead the yard’s expansion and transition to dual-use shipbuilding. He succeeds David Kim, who played
Ports of Indiana announces leadership transition
Ports of Indiana reports that Jody Peacock concluded his service as chief executive officer of the port authority effective November 1. On that date, COO Dave Parrott and CFO Erica Jackson began
Schottel introduces new compact SP J-S auxiliary thruster for underwater vehicles
Spay, Germany-based Schottel has introduced the PumpJet Submersible SP J-S expanding its portfolio with a submersible auxiliary thruster designed for manned and unmanned underwater vehicles. Unveiled this week at Euronaval 26 in
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