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Diesel-Electric Possibilities Unlimited On Inland Waterways, IMX Panelist Says

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Diesel-Electric Possibilities Unlimited On Inland Waterways, IMX Panelist Says

June 15, 2018

For decades, the dominant propulsion option on the inland waterways was a traditional propeller driven by mechanically connected drive engines. Over time, Z-drive towboats have claimed a portion of the… Read More

Longtime Naval Architect Frank Basile, 93, Dies

February 12, 2018

Frank Joseph Basile, the naval architect long praised for his innovative vessel designs, died February 6 at his home in Houma, La., surrounded by his family. Basile was 93. In… Read More