Maritime groups say more ice breakers needed on Great Lakes

MILWAUKEE — A shortage of U.S. Coast Guard ice breakers could disrupt shipping on the Great Lakes this winter, according to maritime officials and shipping industry leaders. Lake Michigan covers [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 06:16:48

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Hundreds trapped on ice-enclosed ships in Canada

Ottawa - Two ships carrying hundreds of passengers are stuck in the ice in the Saint Lawrence Seaway off Matane in eastern Canada, news reports said. Ice breakers failed on Monday to clear a path for the two stricken ships, the CTMA Vacancier ferry w... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 04:35:51

Siemens Marine Introduces New Hybrid Propulsion Solution for Smaller Vessels

One configuration of SISHIP EcoProp. Click to enlarge ... and specialized ships, such as offshore supply ships, patrol boats, ice breakers and research [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 07:59:38

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