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House Transportation Committee Funds Key Great Lakes Projects
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday approved $1 billion for U.S. Coast Guard shore side infrastructure nationwide and $350 million for a heavy Great Lakes icebreaker as part of its budget reconciliation bill, an action that the Great Lake Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) called “great news for the Great Lakes.”The GLMTF described the heavy Great Lakes icebreaker as desperately…
New Bill Aims to Boost Great Lakes Icebreaking
Lawmakers in the U.S. are reintroducing legislation aiming codify the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes and increase the icebreaking capacity of the Great Lakes fleet.“Inadequate icebreaking capacity in the Great Lakes is costing us thousands of American jobs and millions in business revenue. We must boost our icebreaking capacity in the Great Lakes to keep our maritime commerce moving…
New Great Lakes Icebreaker Nearing Reality
Plans for a second heavy icebreaker for service on the Great Lakes have taken another step toward reality with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) including $2 million for initial survey and design work for a vessel that is at least as capable as the current icebreaker Mackinaw in the committee report on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 had previously authorized a new heavy icebreaker for Lakes service.
New Great Lakes Icebreaker
Legislation authorizing construction of a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes is being applauded by the Great Lakes shipping community as key to the industry’s future. H.R.
Manitowoc Launches New Cutter
Inc. has launched the U.S. Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary. 1998. "SEQUOIA joins her sophisticated sister cutters in helping the U.S. Guard to successfully…
The Manitowoc Company Launches Staten Island Ferry
Marinette Marine Corporation, a subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., launched the ferry Guy V. Molinari, for New York City's Department of Transportation, on September 20. This 310-ft.
News: First Staten Island Ferry
Marinette Marine Corporation last month launched the ferry Guy V. Molinari, for New York City's Department of Transportation. This 310-ft. ferry is one of three…
Vessels: The Manitowoc Company Launches Second Staten Island Ferry
Marinette Marine Corporation, a subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. launched the ferry Sen. John J. Marchi for New York City's Department of Transportation on Saturday, May 8. This 310-ft.
Manitowoc Reports 2001 Results
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. reported record revenue and cash flow for the full year ended December 31, 2001. Net sales for the year increased 27.9 percent to $1.1 billion from $873.3 million for 2000.
ABB to Deliver Azipod Propulsion System
ABB has been awarded a contract by Marinette Marine Corporation, a division of Manitowac Marine Group to supply electric propulsion drives and Azipod propulsion…
Manitowoc Marine Launches USCG Cutter Hickory
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. successfully launched the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hickory, the twelfth ship in a series of 16 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.
Manitowoc Marine Group Launches Coast Guard Cutter
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. launched the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter HICKORY, the twelfth ship in a series of 16 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.
Manitowoc Marine Launches Tug Ocean Reliance
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced the successful launch of the 127-ft. tug, Ocean Reliance, the first of two tugs being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.
Manitowoc Launches Coast Guard Cutter
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has launched the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Fir, the thirteenth ship in a series of 16 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.
Manitowoc's Marine Group Launches Coast Guard Cutter
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced the launch of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cypress, the tenth ship in a series of 14 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.