GE’s power conversion business and Nedstack, a fuel cell manufacturer, are collaborating on developing hydrogen fuel cell systems for powering zero-emission cruise vessels. This partnership brings together GE’s… Read More
Products
Innovative companies are constantly coming out with new products and services to help the inland barge industry operate more safely and economically. You’ll find our coverage here.
Carboline Company, St. Louis, Mo., has announced the release of Plasite 4550 HT, a highly chemical-resistant reinforced epoxy novolac tank lining, created to simplify and foster a quality installation. Read More
The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) has launched a new app for iOS and Android devices to make finding a marine surveyor fast and simple. The free… Read More
Rose Point Navigation Systems is shipping the latest release of its popular electronic charting system (ECS) product. Rose Point ECS 4 brings to the commercial customer new voyage planning… Read More
This year’s high-water season is increasing attention on barge safety. One particular incident, reported in the March 25 Waterways Journal, especially caught the notice of Patrick Dever,… Read More
Kirby Inland Marine announced March 18 that it has selected Furuno as the electronics of choice for its new generation of Subchapter M towboats. The first of three… Read More
Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America Inc. recently announced its decision to partner with JMP Marine for seven of its keel cooler pumps. The keel cooler pumps, JPR-ME5000, are heavy… Read More
Laborde Products, the Covington, La.-based distributor of Mitsubishi marine diesel engines, has designed a system to develop 3,200 hp. in towboats using Tier 3 engines. Chris Cerullo, marine… Read More
Damen Marine Components, a division of Damen Shipyards Group, offers several maneuvering systems with heavy-duty Van der Velden steering gear and long-life rudders. Damen designs and manufactures rudders,… Read More
PPG announced February 25 that its protective and marine coatings business, PPG-PMC, has introduced the PPG Asset Integrity Management (PPG AIM) system in the United States and Canada. This… Read More
