09/04/2026
This week, we welcomed the Ravena Innovation Station students and their parents to the Port of Coeymans for a tour and a front-row look at the launch of the Mackenzie Rose tugboat into the Hudson River.
Innovation Station is a STEM, robotics, and computer programming center serving students in grades K–12. During their visit, the students got to see a real-world application of the engineering and programming concepts they use in programs like FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST LEGO League.
The highlight of the visit was seeing our 820 MT Marine Travelift in action. Operated by a wireless remote control, the Travelift carefully lowered the Mackenzie Rose into the river. Students even had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the controls and take a turn operating the slings themselves!
We love giving the next generation of STEM professionals the opportunity to see how the skills they’re learning in the classroom are used in the real world! ⚙️