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Opinions Agree on an Interesting Economic Year

Changes in the maritime industry are expected to occur due to geopolitical shifts during the
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IT’S ALL UP IN THE AIR

The technical areas of maritime shipping increase rapidly with multiple ways of reducing emissions from
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Methanol: A Look at Owner’s Alternatives for Greening and the Movement of Bulk Cargoes throughout the World

Methanol has become the most popular alternative fuel for vessels in the global new build
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Flotsam & Jetsam – A Look at Maritime Sections

With new GHG emissions regulations and corporate ESG concerns, designs and outfitting are now changing
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2023 10-K Annual Statements – Corporate Cliffs Notes

Today we look at the stats! I am digging into the 10-K reports for publicly
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Hot Air?

U.S. offshore wind farms come up frequently in the news, often related to politics and
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CURRENT BATTERY SCIENCE IN TRANSPORTATION and AN ONGOING LOOK AT INLAND

In September 2021, I looked at the growing use of Lithium-Ion batteries in forms of
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THE FUEL RACE REVISITED…and other subjects

The fuels of the future will be impacting everything that we do. They are already
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A Look at Kirby Corporation and Inland Trends

While most vessel owners/operators keep their numbers under wraps, publicly traded companies, such as The
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Cash, Coal, and Corporations

While corporate lenders, shippers, and charterers are moving towards more eco-friendly operations, problems with green
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The Inland River Scene & Revisiting Tugboats 101

As we have seen in worldwide marine commerce, and in commerce in general, the inland
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Looking into the Domestic Picture

I have been writing these blogs for two years now, analyzing the future of the
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The WASP Sting

WASP, or Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion, remains a hot topic in the maritime industry as
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Skinning A Cat Part 2

I have written several blogs on the hottest subject in the green battle: the fuels
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Skinning A Cat

This 2-part blog looks at various ways to potentially reach mandated GHG emission levels aside
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Who’s In Charge Here?

As pointed out in past blogs, technology is advancing at a swift pace powered by
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What To Do About CO2

In many previous articles, I have written about the marine industry reacting to the CO2
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Another Look at the Fuel Gauge

First, a look at the current leader, LNG. Even though the World Bank came out
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BITS AND PIECES

With rapid technology changes and the endless flow of fascinating R&D press releases, some of
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MY GREEN IS BETTER THAN YOUR GREEN

I’ve been writing a lot about the ecological movement and the greening of merchant ships.
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The Fuel on the Hill

Petroleum is still here and will be prominent, although fading, for a few more decades.
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In Honor of 2021

As we begin a new year, I’d like to do a recap on the topics
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The U.S. and Short Sea Shipping

Ships, on a cost-per-ton mile, are the most efficient way to move large quantities of
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White Oil

The growth of lithium for use in batteries is phenomenal, as the number of products
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Green Ships DLS Marine Survey & Appraisal

Do Green Ships Have a Nuclear Future?

The amount of money being put into meeting the 2050 air cleanliness goals of the
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Off Shore Wind Farm DLS Marine Appraisal and Valuation

So, What About Offshore Wind Farms?

We are headlong into the new world of wind power. Not so new if you
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Will the U.S. Join the Green Wave?

This month I look at the new administration’s first proposed bill that affects the oceans
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LNG Is Here: How Is It Impacting The Industry?

Where is LNG as the fuel of choice for the maritime industry? DLS Marine Surveyor
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Do appraisal methods commonly used internationally meet acceptable standards?

The standards that are taught in academia are the three approaches to value. They each
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Will Staycations Save the Domestic Day Cruise Passenger Business?

The blue water overnight passenger business is comatose. Will a vaccine make 2021 a profitable
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Keeping Score – Are You Green Enough?

Maritime vessel owners and operators are being pressured by international authorities and port state regulations
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Is One Section of River Traffic Fading Away?

I recently received a question on the market for river service open hopper barges. The
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Staying Ahead of Technology

Looking into the not so distant future there are new concerns for surveyors, owners and
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Marine Business Owners: $11.5MM Estate Tax Exemption is at Risk

Potential pending changes to the estate tax starting Jan 1, 2021 could significantly impact net
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A Look at the Tier 4 World

Due to the price of oil and COVID-19, there are vessels in lay up all
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Modern Marvels Meets Deep Sea Salvage

Last September, the Korean cargo ship Golden Ray capsized outside of Brunswick, GA with over
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Vessel Lay Up…At What Cost?

Due to the price of oil and COVID-19, there are vessels in lay up all
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Kenner Hendrix Advances to Accredited Member of the ASA

DLS Marine is pleased to announce Kenneth “Kenner” Hendrix, NAMS-CMS has earned the Accredited Member
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Long Green for Long-Lived Greens

DLS Marine surveyors and appraisers have always been current with what has been going on
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Today it’s Cash Flow. Tomorrow Oil Flow?

On an adjusted dollar value basis oil hasn’t been this cheap in over thirty years.
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DLS Marine Builds Remote Survey Vehicle to Access Confined Spaces

A long-time customer of DLS Marine recently came to us with a knotty problem. The
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NAMSGlobal Appoints Ave Boudreaux, Marine Surveyor for DLS Marine, as Treasurer for 2020-2022 Term

DLS Marine is pleased to announce that An International Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMSGlobal) has
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DLS Introduces Marine Business Valuation Services

We are proud to announce a new strategic relationship with The McLean Group (TMG), one
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IT’S THE ECONOMY (AND COVID-19 AND TECHNOLOGY AND REGULATORY CHANGES) STUPID

“It’s the economy, stupid.” James Carville coined this very famous and often quoted remark in
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Bedlam in the Time of COVID-19

Bedlam is defined as a scene of uproar and confusion. The term comes from the
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Response to Coronavirus

We have been closely monitoring the impacts on our community and industry and are taking
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