Maritime Partners orders equipment for push boat newbuilds

Maritime Partners co-founder and president Austin Sperry said ordering Thordon’s full suite for these newbuildings was part of the company’s plans to become more sustainable.

“As a founding member of the BlueSky Maritime Coalition, we have a commitment to and a responsibility for environmentally sustainable maritime operations,” he said.

“The application of technical solutions that deliver no environmental risk is a no-brainer for us.”

These moves are part of a wider industry drive to reduce emissions from inland waterways. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to phase out older, high-fuel emitting workboats as owners renew their fleets.

Maritime Partners is thought to operate one of the most modern and environmentally efficient fleets across the US inland river network. It has optimised its vessel charter business by opting for two different engine packages on these new push boats.

Both engine options meet the latest EPA requirements. These Entech-designed vessels use the maximum power rating without having to use EPA Tier IV engines with exhaust after-treatment systems, which benefits charterers as it reduces operating costs.

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