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Engine technology continues to evolve at speed, and MAN is a clear historical leader in the maritime space. In New Orleans late last year it introduced the V12X, an engine packed with more than 1600 hp in a compact package, hosting a bevy of technology evolution including a modern common rail fuel injection system with pressure up to 2200 bar for precise, optimized combustion.
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Based in Estonia, Baltic Workboats is a long-tenured boatbuilder for multiple markets, including the demanding pilot boat sector. Late in 2025 in New Orleans BWB debuted a new hybrid electric 17m model, a boat that leans on more than 15 years of accrued experience building larger hybrid electric vessels. Carl Mahler, BWBâs North American sales lead and a harbor pilot himself, discussed with Maritime Reporter TV the value proposition offered by the shipyard, from manufacturing process to closely tied customer service during and after the build.
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Scania introduced their Next-Generation 13-liter marine engine to the North American market at this year's International Workboat Show in New Orleans. In line with industry sustainability trends, the engine boasts 30% more power with up to 8% lower fuel consumption. Ahead of the official 2026 launch for U.S. markets, Marine Sales Manager for Scania USA, Ernesto Ortega, walks us through the changes and improvements to the engine that give it its sustainable edge.
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January 25, 2026
Thordon Bearings is a long-tenured maritime manufacturer and supplier of high performance polymer water-lubricated bearings, bearings designed to eliminate oil and grease, helping vessel owners to mitigate the risk of costly environmental spills and to reduce operating costs. In New Orleans Jason Perry discussed Thordonâs RiverTough bearing, custom-cut for the demanding, high-silt inland waterway environment and the TG100 shaft seals.
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January 21, 2026
Tim Mooney is the third-generation family member at the helm of the iconic Fire Island Ferries, or organization serving the South Shore of Long Island with its signature ferry service. While the companyâs primary focus has been moving people to and fro, from mainland to barrier island communities and beaches, the business has evolved and grown since its start in 1948 via acquisition and organic growth. Mooney discuss the assets, the people and the priorities to safely, efficiently keep his cumulative operation of moving about 1 million people annually in good order.
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January 18, 2026
The ability for shipyards to move material â and ships â around the shipyard efficiently is paramount to ship production efficiency and profitability. At the center of the shiplift world is Bardex, a company that since the 1960s has engineered hydraulic lift systems. Today, as Daniel Toerner, Regional Sales Manager, Bardex discusses, the company is melding heavy lift tech with new tech, in this case a virtual reality system that allows shipyard planners to visualize the shipyard and the way in which ships and materials move around. Next up for Bardex: work to deliver the largest shiplift in the Western Hemisphere, a mammoth system with 29,700-tons of capacity being installed at Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax to support its work for the Canadian Navy.
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The evolution of fast craft design with steep increases in power are increasingly put stresses on crew to keep pace with the powerful machines they pilot. Sean Gerrett, Director of Sales, Shockwave, discusses how innovations in seat design and function increasingly help to keep crews safe and efficient through the worldâs waterways most demanding conditions.
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January 11, 2026
Founded in 1994 as a small service operation focused on the inland marine market, Devall Diesel Services today is a subsidiary of Southern Devall. In this part of the workboat businesses, relationships traditionally run deep and long, and Devallâs long-standing relationship with Cummins is a central plank to both its diesel service business, as well as in running the parent companyâs fleet of more than 70 inland towboats, 90% of which are powered by Cummins. David Devall discusses the family business history and evolution, as well as the importance of the relationship with Cummins, with Maritime Reporter TV in New Orleans.
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January 11, 2026
Owning and operating a quiet boat offers many benefits, from crew comfort and retention to efficient, safe operations. While the benefits are clear, itâs generally not the first line of design and concern for most vessel owners. Recently in New Orleans Maritime Reporter TV had the opportunity to tap the minds and experience of experts â Jesse Spence, President, Noise Control Engineering; Bob Lennon, Industry Manager and Expert, Regal Rexnord; and Matthew Coombs, VP, North American Operations, Christie & Grey Inc. â for their insights on the optimal time in the vessel design and build process to address noise control; and some of the best tools available to get the job done.
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January 11, 2026
In the volatile and fast-changing maritime environment, having accurate wind speed and direction information is central to safe, efficient navigation. R.M. Young Company specializes in the development and manufacture of professional meteorological instruments, from its âworkhorseâ, the mechanical Heavy Duty Wind Monitor; to its next-generation ResponseONE series. In New Orleans Ed DiFilippo and Gabe Denton discuss the engineering and the applications.
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SAFE Boats ends 2025 with momentum, as the 100% employee owned Pacific Northwest boatbuilder announced a new collaborative leadership structure and, heading into 2026 and its 30th anniversary, debuted a new Offshore version of its popular 41-ft. full cabin boat. Rob Goley, Chief Revenue and Customer Officer, discussed the opportunities ahead with Maritime Reporter TV in New Orleans.
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December 14, 2025
When shipbuilding and maritime industry veteran Joe Rella joined St. Johns Shipbuilding as president two years ago, he found a shipyard in need of direction. With a laser-like focus on âthe people, the plant and the processâ, this U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate has the small shipyard well-positioned to not only continue its commercial legacy building for the U.S. offshore and inland markets, but also able and ready to capture what promises to be a vibrant shipbuilding workload from the U.S. government, from the Navy to the Coast Guard to NOAA, and all stops in between.
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December 14, 2025
AnschĂźtz GmbH recently opened a dedicated U.S. office, a move designed to deepen ties with U.S. commercial, government and military ship and boat owners; a move designed to bring this historic companyâs in-house expertise and product support closer to the customer. Meant to enhance, not replace, the companyâs existing distribution and technical support network, Maritime Reporter TV recently caught up with Philip Kankelfitz, Head of Sales for AnschĂźtz GmbH, and Matthias BĂźscher, Managing Director for AnschĂźtz USA Inc., to discuss the implications for the U.S. market.
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December 9, 2025
Well-known for its innovative designs in the ferry sector â including the delivery earlier this year of the Harbor Charger in New York City â renowned naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) is expanding its presence in the aluminum catamaran research vessel sector, as Joe Hudspeth, Director of Sales, discussed with Maritime Reporter TVâs Celia Konowe recently in New Orleans.
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December 8, 2025
Will Moon, Principal Naval Architect at Glosten, shares the challenges and successes of designing the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's (MBARI) new research vessel, David Packard.
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December 1, 2025
The igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO) is designed to overcome the infrastructure limitations and evolving operational challenges facing modern ports. Adjustable and built with the shipowner and the port and terminal in mind, iMSPO offers a flexible shorepower solutions for all key stakeholders. Sean McCaskill, Shore Power Manager, Americas, igus, discusses the benefits of the system.
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November 9, 2025
Stevens Towing is a fourth generation towing company with its headquarters on Yonges Island, SC. For many years, it operated a ship and boat repair facility, mostly for its own use. About six years ago the fourth-generation leader of the family company, Johnson Stevens, decided to invest in the shipyard portion of the business and open up further to attract outside commercial work. As Ray Kinsella said in Field of Dreams, "if you build it, [they] will come", and come the business did to Stevens Towing vessel repair facility, which has found a strong and growing niche. Kurt Olsen, VP, Ship Operations, discussed with Maritime Reporter TV the assets, the people and the investments in ship and boat repair capability that are driving business today.
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October 14, 2025
Columbia River Pilots is an association of independent pilots, a unique organization that uses a network of pilots and independent boats to manage a long stretch of river in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. In addressing the challenges his organization faces, chief among them is the maritime megatrend that sees vessel size outpacing infrastructure along the river, from bridge clearance to dockage; as well as the maritime industry's legislated drive for decarbonization, specifically the role of new maritime fuels and the potential for unintended consequences, including mechanical failure.
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October 7, 2025
The Houston Ship Channel is one of the nationâs busiest and most vibrant shipping lanes, a key corridor for energy and chemicals. Keeping operations running smoothly involves the Houston Pilots, facilitating more than 20,000 vessel assists each year. Clint Winegar, Presiding Officer, Houston Pilots, discusses the organization in the round, explaining how the Houston operation remains one of three in the country that still utilizes station boat. With Maritime Reporter TV he breaks down the idiosyncrasies of the operations, including insights on the boats, the tech and the people that keep one of the worldâs busier waterways humming along safely and efficiently.
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October 7, 2025
As the maritime industry faces a historic transformation, automation can only take the industry so far. People have always, and will continue to power the cumulative industry to ensure safe and efficient operations. In this segment of âA Maritime Lifeâ, we visit with Anu Peippo, Offshore Segment Director, Steerprop, a woman who started her career at sea onboard offshore service vessels and tankers, an experience she has parlayed into a vibrant shoreside career, today, as the offshore segment sales lead for Rauma, Finland-based propulsion specialist Steerprop.
