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Marine News February 2023 • Volume 34 Number 2

Contents

Features 24 24 Help Wanted: Building a New Industry Workforce development and employment are among the fundamental issues being pushed and pulled by the rise of U.S. offshore wind.

By Tom Ewing 30 2023 Shipbuilding Report: 30

Passenger Vessels Marine News highlights newbuild projects and trends in the U.S. passenger vessel sector.

By Barry Parker 36 Methanol-hybrid Tug The new SA-100 Design from Glosten gives 36 tug operators a path to improved environmental performance.

By Eric Haun 38 ‘Hybrid-ready’ Vessel owners and suppliers are planning ahead for tomorrow’s hybrid technologies.

American Offshore Services Glosten NY Waterway Seafarers International Union

By Eric Haun 38 4 Editor’s Note 12 Column: Training 40 Tech File: nForcer FM 175D Engine

By Pat Folan, Tug & Barge Solutions By Eric Haun 5 Authors 16 Column: Ferries 42 Vessels

By Mike Corrigan, Interferry 6 By the Numbers: 43 People & Company News Ferry Funding 18 Column: Personal Locator Beacons 45 Products

By Morgan Turrell, NTSB 8 Insights: 44 Editorial Calendar Robert Schluter, 20 Column: Propulsion 46 Classi? ed Advertising Managing Director, e1 Marine

By Robert Kunkel, 48 Advertisers Index

Alternative Marine Technologies

On the Cover

Workboats such as tugs are primed for a new wave of alternative fuel and hybrid propulsion technologies. (Photo: © Cliff / Adobe Stock) 2 | MN February 2023