Thordon Bearings announced May 21 that the final vessel in a series of five ship-assist tugs has been successfully converted to Thordon’s RiverTough tailshaft bearings and TG100 shaft seals and… 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.
Thordon Bearings Inc. reports that the safe-return-to-port function of the company’s TG100 emergency shaft seal prevented an Ohio River towboat from sinking following a catastrophic shaft failure. On the evening… Read More
Longtime marine supplier Wintech has a solution for vessels with tight deck space. The KR Series Double Drum Deck Winch combines a face-up winch with a wing wire winch in… Read More
ERL’s 12LS pump has been redesigned to achieve optimal levels of performance and efficiency. Each pump is customized to fit the customer’s needs, and custom pump heads ensure a perfect… Read More
JMP Corporation has engineered a keel cooler pump for Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America Inc. Its new ME5000R provides the massive flow that the S6R-Y3MPTAW (630 hp. at 1,600 rpm./684… Read More
Seatronx, manufacturer, distributor and designer of rugged electronics catering specifically to the military, maritime and industrial markets, has announced the launch of the sunlight-readable RRD-19T River Radar Display designed for river-based… Read More
Taylor Machine Works Inc., has announced a new model to its material handling equipment portfolio. The new XHRS-1000 is purpose-built to handle containers in the unique lift situations that barge… Read More
Several Carylon Corporation companies have taken up the fight against COVID-19 by providing disease cleanup and disinfection services to ensure facilities are clean and employees are working in a safe… Read More
When Foss Maritime of Seattle began an aggressive schedule to complement its fleet with a new generation of 90-short-ton bollard tugs built to meet increasing environmental regulations in the marine… Read More
Great ideas can come from anywhere. A field team member’s understanding of the physical exertion required to operate a ratchet handle, while seeing value in the older, spoked, hand wheel… Read More
