
September 2023
Credit: Baltic Workboats
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©mark_gusev / Adobe StockBy the Numbers: How Serious a Problem is the Cost Issue in US Offshore Wind?
Speculation has mounted around the longer-term prospects for U.S. offshore wind. But how serious are the industry’s problems, and what impact will they have in the long run?
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Credit: Maritime PartnersInsights: Dave Lee, Vice President of Innovation & Technology, Maritime Partners
Tech expert signs on to spearhead innovation at one of the United States’ leading maritime companies.
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©norrie39 / Adobe StockOpEd: Wrong Approach to Protect the Right Whale
Maritime groups have serious concerns over proposed regulatory changes that aim to protect North Atlantic right whales and have urged NOAA to modify its proposal.
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©blackboxguild / Adobe StockCapital Construction Funds: A New Opportunity for Vessel Financing on the Inland Waterways
Recent changes have opened up the Capital Construction Fund program to owners and operators of vessels on the U.S. inland waterways.
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Credit: Baltic WorkboatsBaltic Workboats Delivers New Launch for the Laurentian Pilotage Authority
Shipeku, handed over earlier this year, is both fast and safe to operate in harsh weather conditions—including the icy waters of the St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers.
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Credit: U.S. Coast Guard‘Black Hulls’ Keep Waterways Safe and Efficient
From remote Pacific Islands to Great Lakes, Tenders manage aids to navigation and break ice.
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©blackboxguild / Adobe StockA ‘New Chapter’ For NYC Ferry
Hornblower Group will continue as operator of the NYC Ferry service under a newly negotiated contract designed to make the ferry system more equitable, accessible and financially sustainable.
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©dbvirago / Adobe StockCanadian Coast Guard Plans to Order Up to 61 Small Vessels
New plan to bolster Canadian Coast Guard fleet promises a boost for Canada’s shipyards and marine businesses.
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Credit: WINDEA CTV LLCWINDEA Converts OSV To CTV For US Offshore Wind
Operators are tapping into a pool of existing vessels to convert for use in offshore wind.
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Credit: John F. Williams / U.S. NavyFarewell, FLIP!
Renowned Navy-owned research platform retired after 60 years of service.
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Credit: Hefring MarineTech File: AI Unlocks RIB Safety & Efficiency Gains
Hefring Marine’s AI-powered system slashes insurance premiums for RIB boat fleet
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©Cathy Kovarik / Adobe StockVessels
Marine News rounds up recent notable orders and deliveries, from police and fire boats to pilot and patrol vessels.