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New Panama Canal hybrid tractor tugs will have Wabtec engines

Pittsburgh-headquartered Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) and its Latin American channel partner, Marinsa International, have recently signed a contract to supply the primary power for 10 new hybrid tractor tugboats being built for the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) by Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Armón.

Under the contract, Wabtec will deliver two 8L250MDA marine engines for each tugboat. The order is Wabtec’s fourth for marine diesel engines to power the ACP fleet.

“Wabtec is delighted to power...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/new-panama-canal-hybrid-tractor-tugs-will-have-wabtec-engines/

Canal de Panamá: Persiste la Sequía Prolongada y se Extienden las Restricciones de Tránsito

The Panama Canal Authority announced the extension of transit restrictions for vessels navigating the iconic waterway due to the drought.

Esta entrada Canal de Panamá: Persiste la Sequía Prolongada y se Extienden las Restricciones de Tránsito Aparece primero en FullAvanteNews.

https://fullavantenews.com/canal-de-panama-persiste-la-sequia-prolongada-y-se-extienden-las-restricciones-de-transito/?lang=es

[FAQ] What Is The Difference Between A Panamax & An Aframax Tanker?

There are several variations related to ships sailing on high seas. Panamax vessels, Aframax vessels, and Suezmax vessels are some of the most prevalent types. But what do they mean and what kind of ships do they represent? Well, the answer is relatively easy, and it lies on the area that each ship caters, says an article published on Safety4Sea.

Panamax Vessels

The first Panamax vessel started operations back in 1914. As you can probably guess by its name, Panamax vessels cater in the region...

https://mfame.guru/faq-distinguishing-between-aframax-and-panamax-vessels/

SIDMAR Upgrades It’s Navigation Training Simulators

Kongsberg Digital has signed a contract with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to upgrade and extend the K-Sim Navigation simulators based in SIDMAR; the Center for Simulation, Research and Maritime Development of the Panama Canal Authority. reports Kongsberg.

Improved simulation

Equipped with the new technology, the Panama City-based center will be able to include multiple vessels in training scenarios and extend the realism of the simulator training provided for pilots and tug masters.

Schedule...

https://mfame.guru/sidmar-upgrades-its-navigation-training-simulators/