As a boy, Tim Kilburn and his two brothers were always tinkering with engines. Small engines, like those for lawnmowers, came first. Then they discovered motorcycle engines and those for… Read More
Tier 4
A trio of panel discussions at the 2021 Inland Marine Expo (IMX2021) offered an in-depth look at the future of towing vessel propulsion, design and construction. Leaders from throughout the… Read More
In the top story of 2020, an invisible virus has, to date, caused more than a million and a half deaths worldwide, sickened tens of millions more, overwhelmed the health… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule amending the national marine diesel engine program and providing relief by addressing concerns associated with finding and installing certified Tier… Read More
Prospective operators of smaller-horsepower Tier 4-compliant towing vessels now have another engine option, following the September 1 announcement from Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America (MTEA) introducing Mitsubishi’s new 1,260 hp.,… Read More
On August 19, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized its rule to delay the implementation of Tier 4 engine emissions requirements for high-speed commercial vessels such as lobster boats and pilot boats. The… Read More
When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a phased implementation of Tier 4 requirements for new marine engines above 800 hp. in 2008, one of the anxieties that arose was… Read More
With the gradual move to Tier 4 engines domestically and the international implementation of IMO 2020 just six months away—both emission-reducing regulations—the demand for low sulfur fuel and diesel exhaust… Read More
Seattle, Wash.-based Foss Maritime announced February 27 that it is continuing its ongoing fleet expansion program with the keel laying of the first of its new class of ASD 90… Read More
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
