US tugboat owners are modernising and expanding their fleets with low-emissions tugs Moran Towing and Transportation Co and McAllister Towing have both recently welcomed newbuild tugs with emissions compliant with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions rules. McAllister Towing president Brian McAllister welcomed the company’s latest newbuild, Isabel McAllister, in a recently edited social media… Read More
StormGeo has partnered with the Finnish AI analytics company Awake.AI to deliver AI-powered port analytics to its clients. StormGeo will promote and deliver Awake.AI’s advanced port call analytics integrated in its s-Insight solution, further enhancing its voyage optimisation services. The partnership will offer StormGeo clients improved ETA predictions on competing vessels and better visibility into port congestion, securing efficient deployment of their… Read More
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) re-introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. There are currently 80 U.S.-flagged vessels in international commerce while China has 5,500. The SHIPS for America Act aims to close… Read More
Introduction In a significant step toward sustainable dredging solutions, a newly commissioned electric dredger has demonstrated outstanding performance in a remote reservoir in Nicaragua. The advanced system, designed for precision and environmental sensitivity, is raising industry standards by drastically reducing turbidity and effectively restoring reservoir capacity. As remote-controlled dredging technology evolves, projects like this one… Read More
The main oil and gas trade group wants the Trump administration to reconsider maritime rules released in April that would require it to use some U.S. ships to transport liquefied natural gas. Another rift has opened between the U.S. oil and gas industry and President Trump, this time over new rules designed to encourage domestic… Read More
