Scania USA selects Laborde Products as its new distributor

Scania USA has selected Laborde Products as the new distributor for Scania Marine Engines along the Gulf Coast and the Midwest Markets.

For over 20 years, Covington, La.-based Laborde Products has been devoted to developing commercial engine brands throughout the U.S. This devotion has always included a commitment to the service and support of their engines and products. Laborde’s dedication has propelled its growth and expansion to new opportunities, such as its most recent partnership with...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/scania-usa-selects-laborde-products-as-its-new-distributor/

The Giants Of Shipping, Tugboats and its Impacts

  • When there is lesser traffic on the outports, the ‘giants’ ply their trade by traveling from port to port.
  • Given the priority to the depth of water, suitable anchorages, and weather monitoring, as tugboats reduce weather-related downtime,it is an added expense for the ship-owner.
  • Tugboat crews are trained as normal seamen or officers at the Caribbean Maritime University or other certified institutions.
  • The nuances of the job are highly specialized and are learned on the job.

According to The...

https://mfame.guru/the-giants-of-shipping-tugboats-and-its-impacts/

Fincantieri awarded $9.6 million USCG maintenance contract

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America (FMSNA) was recently awarded a $9.6 million contract to perform maintenance and repairs to the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet of inland buoy tenders.

The multi-year contract was awarded by the Coast Guard’s Surface Force Logistics Center in Virginia. The focus of the contract is the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Isotta Fraschini Motori (IFM) V1312 main diesel engines onboard the 75′ WLIC and 65′ WLR class cutters.

“This award with the U.S. Coast Guard...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/fincantieri-awarded-9-6-million-uscg-maintenance-contract/

Heidi Johannessen Paulsrud, Director of Sales and Marketing for Exhaust Gas Cleaning, Wärtsilä

What is a scrubber? How does it work? Heidi Johannessen Paulsrud from Wärtsilä explains the basics around environmental footprint from the ship, for me. The technology has been there for quite some time but since there has not been any incentive to use it it’s only now that the item has surfaced to the top of the agenda in the maritime industry.

Heidi is a chemist, so she explains what happens if we are not reducing the SoX and NoX in the exhaust gas from ships. She also speaks about fuel,...

https://shippingpodcast.com/heidi-johannessen-paulsrud-director-of-sales-and-marketing-for-exhaust-gas-cleaning-wartsila/

Prominent Fast-Ferry Builders Austal & Incat To Employ MAN Engines

Prominent Fast-Ferry Builders Choose MAN Engines

Prominent Australian shipbuilders, Austal and Incat Tasmania, have ordered a total of eight MAN 16V28/33D STC engines in connection with the decision of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to build one fast ferry at each yard.

Each vessel will be powered by 4 × MAN 16V28/33D STC units to provide high-speed passenger and vehicle operations on the seabridge between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. At full speed, each engine will provide 7280 kW.

The Austal vessel will be 94...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/prominent-fast-ferry-builders-austal-incat-to-employ-man-engines/

Volvo Penta introduces next generation of D4 and D6 engine packages

Volvo Penta held a Media Day in Gothenburg, Sweden, last week to introduce the new D4 and D6 to the marine press. Volvo Penta photo

With over 100,000 units delivered since its introduction in 2003, Volvo Penta has given its next generation D4 and D6 propulsion packages a comprehensive overhaul. They are available in three different variants: Volvo Penta IPS, Inboard and Aquamatic sterndrive.

The benefits touch on almost every aspect that boat owners consider important — including performance, reliability, durability, running costs and maintenance. The improvements also deliver a more enjoyable experience, with a more...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/volvo-penta-introduces-next-generation-d4-and-d6-engine-packages/

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