VESSEL REVIEW | Marcelle Melosira – New hybrid research catamaran for University of Vermont

Derecktor Shipyards of Mamaroneck, New York, has delivered a new catamaran research vessel to the University of Vermont. Named Marcelle Melosira in honour of the wife of retired US Senator Patrick Leahy, the newbuild will serve as a floating classroom and laboratory, enabling advanced research operations and hands-on educational programs primarily in the areas of […]

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Construction underway on new hybrid survey boat for University of Vermont

Derecktor Shipyards of Mamaroneck, New York is currently building a new catamaran vessel for the University of Vermont (UVM). Designed by UK companies Chartwell Marine an ..

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Vermont short line: CSX acquiring Pan Am Railways could hurt competition

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Critics of CSX’s (NASDAQ: CSX) proposed acquisition of Pan Am Railways in New England say the deal could harm competition and workers.

Vermont Rail System (VRS), a short line operator of six railroads controlled by Trans Rail Holding Co., has qualms with CSX’s plans to acquire Pan Am because of how CSX and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) will manage joint ownership of Pan Am Southern. 

The operations of Pan Am Southern (PAS), a Pam Am subsidiary that is partly owned by Norfolk Southern (NS) would be...

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