Isotta Fraschini Marine Diesel Engines Available on West Coast
The Italian line of marine diesel engines built by Isotta Fraschini are now available through Marine Matrix Northwest, Inc. MMNW has, for the past 16 years, featured…
Cummins Announces IMO Emissions Compliance
Cummins Marine, a division of Cummins Engine Company, is the first marine diesel engine manufacturer to receive IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI emissions Statements of Compliance from the U.S.
Lubrizol and Caterpillar Codeveloping Low-Emission Diesel Fuel
The Lubrizol Corporation and Caterpillar Inc. are developing a low-emission diesel fuel designed for use in commercial service diesel engines. This unique fuel technology…
Todd Shipyards to Perform Overhaul
Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. received a $29 million contract from the Washington State Ferry Systems for the overhaul of its ferry M/V Yakima. The overhaul encompasses…
Alton Belle Undergoes Conversion
M/V Alton Belle, the former 156 ft. casino vessel is being converted to dinner cruise service by Cape Fear Riverboats of Wilmington, N.C. Renamed Henrietta III,…
Lever Diving Orders Charter Boat
Lever Diving has ordered a 116 x 27 ft. charter boat designed with a yacht-like quality for the millenium. Scheduled for a spring 2000 delivery, Nautilus Explorer…
Aircraft Carrier Assists Sinking Tug
A U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier went to the rescue of a sinking tugboat off the Florida coast, dispatching a repair team that helped pump seven ft. of water from the vessel's hull, the U.S.
Marine Design Center to Acquire Barge
The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the USACE intends to obtain an inland river style specialty barge to serve on the USACE Louisville District (CELRL) in support of its mission. Measuring 70 ft.
Vessel Sales by Marcon
McAllister Towing, of New York, recently purchased U.S. flag tugs Sea Racer and Puerto Nuevo from Crowley Marine Services, of Seattle. Sea Racer, originally built by Pacific Coast Engineering in 1966…
Bergeron Acquires Bulk Material Transfer
The Bergeron Group has purchasd Bulk Material Transfer, Inc. (BMT), a long-time operator of dock intermodal bulkhandling facilities at the Chalmette Slip, mile post 90.5, on the Mississippi River.
Pushboat for Longtime Louisiana Operator
In business since the 1960s, veteran towboater Autry Dufrene of Belle Chasse, La. is having a new boat built at LaForce Shipyard in Bayou LaBatre, Ala. The 1,600 hp, 74 x 28 ft.
Maine Maritime Academy Offers 500-Ton License Preparation
Dr. William B. Eisenhardt, provost of Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) announced the college has recently received approval from the USCG to offer a 500-ton, STCW 95…
U.S.-Flag Lakes
U.S-Flag cargo movement on the Great Lakes in July fell by 1.5 million tons compared to the same period last year, the largest decrease in recent memory. The season…
Lake Charles Dredger Wins Contract
The New Orleans District, USACE, awarded a $1.43 million contract to Mike Hooks Inc., of Lake Charles, La., to build an underwater sill in the Mississippi River to check saltwater intrusion.
Delta Queen Named Ship of the Year
Legendary Delta Queen, a National Historic Landmark, has been named Ship of the Year by the Steamship Historical Society of America. "Delta Queen is the last operating…
Kuoni/INTRAV Deal Finalized
Swiss-based Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd. finalized its $115-million acquisition of INTRAV, the U.S. luxury tour operator, and its subsidiary, Clipper Cruise Line, which are based in St. Louis.
MMS Awards Contract for Royalty Reengineering
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service awarded a $47 million, seven-year contract to Andersen Consulting to develop, install and operate…
BC Ferries Announces Reduction in Overhead Costs
BC Ferries' management is being restructured, resulting in a $5 million annual savings and a 20 percent reduction in non-fleet management and administration positions…
Kirby Expects $10M Annual Savings After Acquisition
Kirby Corp., the nation's largest tank barge operator, expects to save at least $10 million per year as a result of its acquisition of Hollywood Marine Inc. Kirby…
Cummins to Power Big New Casino Boat
Alabama Shipyard Inc will be building a casino boat for Hollywod Park, Inc. who will operate the cruising riverboat from Belterra Resort and Casino in Indiana about 35 miles south of Cincinnati Ohio.
