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Urea Supply Growing For Tier 4 Inland Operators A John W. Stone Oil Distributor fuel flat supplies diesel exhaust fluid to Canal Barge Company’s mv. H. Merritt “Heavy” Lane. (Photo courtesy of John W. Stone)

A John W. Stone Oil Distributor fuel flat supplies diesel exhaust fluid to Canal Barge Company’s mv. H. Merritt “Heavy” Lane. (Photo courtesy of John W. Stone)

Urea Supply Growing For Tier 4 Inland Operators

July 7, 2020

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… Read More

DEF Supply Expected To Match Increasing Demand As IMO Implementation Approaches

July 20, 2019

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… Read More

Keel Laid For New Foss Maritime Tier 4 Vessel In a ceremony on February 25, the vessel keel was laid and welded before Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Foss and other representatives and guests. (photo courtesy of Foss Maritime)

In a ceremony on February 25, the vessel keel was laid and welded before Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Foss and other representatives and guests. (photo courtesy of Foss Maritime)

Keel Laid For New Foss Maritime Tier 4 Vessel

March 20, 2019

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… Read More

Diesel-Electric Possibilities Unlimited On Inland Waterways, IMX Panelist Says Ed Schwarz (Frank McCormack photo)

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… Read More