Michael Crowley | WorkBoat

Michael Crowley

Correspondent

Michael Crowley is a long-time Maine-based correspondent for WorkBoat Magazine, specializing in stories related to new vessel contruction and new gear, such as electronics, deck equipment and diesel engines.

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32-footer for Jacksonville (Fla.) Fire Rescue. MetalCraft Marine photo.

Fireboats typically powered by outboards are much in demand

Carhartt, Brunt and Ergodyn photos.

Rising temperatures present heat-related problems for workboat laborers

Front and center on the bow of the 103' tug Signet Sirius is Markey Machine’s DESF-52 Agile 200-hp electric escort winch. Signet Sirius and sistership Signet Capella were the first tugs to be outfitted with the new winch. Signet Maritime Corp. photo.

Markey Machine strengthens market share with JonRie acquisition

This methanol-fueled towboat is expected to reduce greenhouse gases by 40%. Elliott Bay Design Group and e1 photo.

New towboats are a combination of proven and new technology

Today’s Force Protection boats purposely have less horsepower than their predecessors. MetalCraft photo.

Today’s patrol boats now tackle different missions across locations

The MAN D3872 will be available in 1,650 hp; 1,450 hp; and 1,250 hp versions. MAN Engines & Components photo.

New diesel engine options are coming late this year

Elliott Bay Design Group designed the Hydrogen One towboat, which will be powered by methanol-generated hydrogen. Elliott Bay Design Group photo.

Hybrid power is appearing in different forms

The 5,500-hp tug Arkansas on the Savannah River in Georgia. Darryl Brooks photo.

Products to reduce soot and clean up oil unveiled at WorkBoat Show

The 88-foot Bay Islander is going back into the water at Fred Wahl Marine Construction after more than five months of extensive modifications. Fred Wahl Marine Construction photo.

The Bay Islander receives wheelhouse makeover from Fred Wahl Marine

Deployed from a dive vessel, this diver is transversing along a large ship’s hull, giving it a routine cleaning for maintenance and fuel efficiency reasons. Propellers are also cleaned with large brushes. Diving Safety Management Services photo.

WorkBoat Show’s companion event is all about ‘getting things done underwater.’