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Eric van Rees

Eric van Rees is a p He has provided content to geospatial companies all over the world, including Trimble, Hexagon, SOAR and TravelTime. His articles have been featured in various magazines and blogs.

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Designing the first fully electric truckable tug

A typical unmanaged analyst environment versus a system that builds a framework for collaboration Siemens graphic

Simulation and data management for streamlining ship design

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The rise in U.S. LNG exports translates into more vessel calls and more tug and support-boat work at Gulf Coast terminals. Shutterstock photo.
September 13, 2026

US LNG exports jump as new Gulf terminals ramp up

The dustpan dredge Potter at work August 25 on the Mississippi River near Cliff Cave Park in St. Louis.
September 11, 2026

Dredge Potter back at work on Mississippi River

One worker died during an explosion and fire Sept. 10 on the barge Casablanca docked in the Mariners Harbor section of Staten Island, according to the Fire Department of New York.
September 11, 2026

One dead in Staten Island barge explosion

A pilot boat navigates the upper New York City harbor. Shutterstock photo.
September 11, 2026

Maritime pilots proudly contribute to America’s maritime security

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