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December 2024 | WorkBoat | Commercial Marine Industry News
Dec 25, 2024 · The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 19, 2024.
What can you expect at the WorkBoat Show?
Sep 19, 2024 · If you’re looking for reasons to attend, we’ve got you covered: Almost 1,000 Exhibiting Companies. 90% of the show floor is already sold out, and almost 1,000 exhibiting companies will be showcasing innovative products across every commercial marine category.
Welcome to the 44th International WorkBoat Show: Innovation …
Nov 11, 2024 · A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District contractor unties a work boat from a floating worksite during a concrete pier-repair project at Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Monaca, Penn. U.S. Army Corps of …
Port of Oakland awarded $50 million Marad grant - WorkBoat
Nov 25, 2024 · The Port of Oakland announced it has received a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (Marad ) to upgrade its Outer Harbor infrastructure. The project ai
Trump reversal looms for offshore wind - WorkBoat
Nov 6, 2024 · Former President Donald Trump’s impending 2025 return to the White House sent shock waves through the U.S. offshore wind industry and was hailed by its foes, who look forward to Trump’s campaign promise to shut down projects “on day one.”
Diving Deeper: The support and services that define the US inland …
Oct 2, 2024 · Given the diverse needs and requirements, you could come up with countless job descriptions for divers across the maritime industry. Those descriptions would range from ones that center on tasks relating to performing underwater inspections to ones specific to salvage operations to ones focused on maintenance work.
Bisso Towboat takes delivery of new tractor tug - WorkBoat
Sep 23, 2024 · Bisso Towboat Co. Inc., Luling, La., announced the delivery of its newest low emission ship-assist tug, the 5,000-hp ASD tractor tug Mr. Brian.The Mr. Brian is the sixth ASD tractor tug built for Bisso Towboat in the past nine years by Main Iron Works LLC, Houma, La. The new tug is named in honor of Bisso’s long-time vice president, operations, Brian Cyprowski.
Lake Tahoe debut for Candela’s electric hydrofoil ferry
Nov 21, 2024 · Swedish tech company Candela and FlyTahoe announced plans to bring the first U.S. example of Candela’s P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry to Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, where the high-speed vessel will carry passengers on a 30-minute cross-lake route.. Two examples of the 39.2’x14.7’, 30-passenger P-12 are already in service on waterways around Stockholm, Sweden.
Midship Marine launches research vessel for Wisconsin
Oct 8, 2024 · Midship Marine, Harvey, La., recently launched a new battery hybrid research vessel for the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.. The 65’x24’ aluminum catamaran, Sadie Ann, will support the university’s on-water education and research in Lake Superior. The vessel was designed by Incat-Crowther.Sadie Ann has a maximum capacity of 49 passengers ...