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  By the Numbers: America’s Inland Waterways at a Breaking Point

  If you want to understand the state of the U.S. inland waterways system, don’t start with rhetoric. Start with the numbers. A new study commissioned by Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) lays them out plainly—and they paint a picture of a system that remains indispensable to the U.S. economy, but increasingly fragile, expensive to fix, and slow to modernize

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  The Silent Siege

  Navigating the 'Third Era' of Maritime Cyber Risk

  By Scott Blough, Senior Mentor - Maritime Risk Symposium

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  Updates to Vessel and Facility Security Plan Requirements

  An Important Step Forward in Protecting against Cyberattacks

  By Jeffrey H. Lewis

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  Precision Shaft Alignment: A Sustainable Advantage in Modern Engineering

  Sustainability has become a defining priority across industrial and maritime operations. While much of the discussion centers on alternative fuels and emerging technologies, one of the most immediate and cost-effective opportunities to reduce energy consumption and emissions is often overlooked: precision shaft alignment.

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  Designing the Quiet Vessel: Attention Noise and Vibration on Day One

  Owning and operating a quiet boat offers many benefits, from crew comfort and retention to efficient, safe operations. While the benefits are clear, it’s generally not the first line of design and concern for most vessel owners.

  By Greg Trauthwein

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  “Big River” Means Big Commerce

  The “Big River” is what several Native-American tribes call the Columbia River, and it’s the largest river system in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. Stretching some 1,200 miles in length stretching from British Columbia, Canada, through Oregon and Washington, it is also a major commercial artery.

  By Capt. Marc Deglinnocenti

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  The Role of FPSOs in the Maritime Energy Transition

  By Philip Lewis, Research Director, Intelatus Global Partners

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  In the Shipyard

  New Deliveries, Contracts & Designs

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  New Products

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  Calendar of Events

  Upcoming industry meetings, conferences and exhibitions.