February 2024

Table of Contents

1. ARC: Keeping Cargo Rolling

   Eric P. Ebeling, President & CEO, ARC, discusses the ARC fleet and logistics network plus the challenges and opportunities for U.S.-flag ships in the global trade. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 26

2. Marine Power: The Future is Now

   Matt Hart, Wabtec Corporation, offers insights on how the megatrends of decarbonization, energy transition and autonomy drive engine innovations. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 22

3. Is Stern Tube Damage on the Decline?

   It might be easy to blame EALs, but the ongoing causes of stern tube damage are varied, and possibly declining. By Wendy Laursen

   p. 30

4. Shaft Generators: Back in Vogue

   30 years ago shaft generators with PTI kept container ships sailing at top speed. That purpose gone, PTI/PTO is coming back, this time for reducing emissions. By Wendy Laursen

   p. 34

5. Ammonia & the 15K TEU Containership

   A project initiated by Seaspan Corp. and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping sets sights on a 15K TEU ammonia-fueled container vessel. By Greg Trauthwein

   p. 38