M/V Wenatchee at sunset.
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table of contents
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BY THE NUMBERS: Great Lakes Shipping’s Ice Tax
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New Trade Lanes, New Exposures
The Marine Insurance Blind Spots Companies Keep Discovering Too Late
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The Jones Act Waiver of 2026
Implications for American Shipping, Energy and National Security
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Washington State Ferries Builds a Hybrid Electric Future
At the head of the U.S.’ largest ferry system is Steve Nevey, Deputy Secretary, Washington State Ferry (WSF), which is engaged in a historic modernization to a hybrid-electric fleet. Nevey gives a candid look inside problems during the Wenatchee conversion, with insights on the hybrid electric direction and pace for newbuilds at Eastern Shipbuilding.
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Changing Course: The Gradual Electrification of North American Ferry Systems
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How the U.S. Coast Guard is Shaping the Future of Maritime Nuclear Power
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Beyond Ballast Water: ERMA TECH GROUP Builds Full-Service Maritime Technology Platform
For many shipowners, the name ERMA FIRST is synonymous with ballast water treatment, with an installed base in the thousands worldwide. But today, according to ERMA TECH GROUP President Eleni Polychronopolou, ballast water is only one chapter in a much larger story.
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Caterpillar’s C32B: Six Years on the River Proves the Point
For inland towboat operators, engine selection is rarely about chasing the newest technology. Reliability, uptime, serviceability and lifecycle cost remain the metrics that matter most. Caterpillar Marine's new C32B engine is a 1,000-hp platform designed specifically with the demands of continuous-duty commercial operations in mind.
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Moving Today’s Fleets to a Lower-Carbon Future
The marine industry is currently facing one of the most stringent energy transitions of any industrial sector. While fully electric propulsion attracts headlines, the real momentum is shifting towards hybridization – a much more pragmatic, scalable approach that balances emissions goals with operational realities.
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Green Marine: Digitalization
From Dispatch to Dock, Digitalization Reduces Idle Time and Fuel Burn
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In the Shipyard
New Deliveries, Contracts & Designs
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New Products
