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TTB 2024: America’s first hybrid electric towboat

While innovations in tugboat design to make them greener and more powerful have made headlines more so than inland towboats, some towboat operators aren’t too far behind.

Taylor Dickerson, who is vice president – project management office & ESG leader for Kirby, will present on the M/V Green Diamond, its technology, delivery and operation at Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2024 event on March 6-7 in Mobile, Ala. Dickerson, who is also the newly elected president of Women in Maritime...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/ttb-2024-americas-first-hybrid-electric-towboat/

Hannes Leichtfried to head Danfoss Drives sales and marketing in North America

Danfoss has appointed Hannes Leichtfried as head of sales and marketing for its Drives business segment in North America. With nearly 30 years of experience at Danfoss in Austria and Germany, Leichtfried, an Austrian native, says he is excited to continue to build the North America Drives business.

“I am thrilled about my new role in a vital market for our Drives business,” Leichtfried said. “There are significant opportunities to capture market share and enhance the Danfoss brand, both in our...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/hannes-leichtfried-to-head-danfoss-drives-sales-and-marketing-in-north-america/

Hamburg picks Danfoss Editron hybrid drivetrains for new H2-ready ferries

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has been chosen to provide drivetrain systems for three hybrid passenger ferries that will operate on the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.

The post Hamburg picks Danfoss Editron hybrid drivetrains for new H2-ready ferries appeared first on Offshore Energy.

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/hamburg-picks-danfoss-editron-drivetrains-for-new-hybrid-ferries/

Danfoss North America appoints new director of public and industry affairs

Steven Lakin has joined Danfoss North America as director of public and industry affairs.

Lakin, who began his new role on May 16, was most recently, deputy commissioner of labor and industry for the State of Maryland (2016-2022). Previously, he served in leadership roles for several contracting associations and worked for two members of Congress, two governors and one U.S. president.

“I am excited to join Danfoss and bring my experience in both the public and private sector,” said Lakin....

https://www.marinelog.com/news/danfoss-north-america-appoints-new-director-of-public-and-industry-affairs/

Auckland to introduce its first two fully electric fast ferries

Interior view of electric ferry

Auckland, New Zealand, is aiming to operate an entirely electric fleet of passenger ferries by 2040, which is expected to save one million tons of CO2 annually.

Initially, Auckland Transport will operate its first two electric fast ferries across all major inner and mid-harbor services, providing a pathway for further ferry electrification in the future.

The ferries are set for delivery in 2024. They will be owned and operated by Auckland Transport and are being built with the support of NZD 27...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/auckland-to-introduce-its-first-two-fully-electric-fast-ferries/

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