VIDEO: Liebherr crawler cranes go to work on Gulf dredging projects
The Liebherr Group reports that two of its customers are putting its HS 8300 duty cycle crawler crane to the test on two large-scale U.S. Gulf coast dredging projects that are 350
Author: Marine Log Staff
ABS uses modeling and simulation to tackle ammonia safety issues
While ammonia is one of the leading candidates as a future zero-carbon fuel for shipping, its high toxicity presents significant operational challenges on board and ashore. To address ammonia safety issues, ABS
Five inducted into International Maritime Hall of Fame in NYC
In a ceremony held at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers in New York City, five global shipping and intermodal leaders were recently inducted into the 29th International Maritime Hall
USACE breaks ground for new lock chamber at Lock and Dam 25
The St. Louis Engineer District held a groundbreaking ceremony May 18 for a new 1,200- by 110-foot lock chamber adjacent to the existing 600- by 110-foot lock chamber in Winfield, Mo. The
Steve Scalise receives SCA Maritime Leadership Award
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has presented U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award.
MTD: New education policies key to strengthening U.S. maritime workforce
With the shortage of U.S. professional mariners becoming more acute, the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (MTD) is calling for new educational policies to boost enrollment at maritime academies and other
Manson wins $49 million dredging contract
Seattle, Wash., based Manson Construction Co., has been awarded a $49,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and
Rick Iuliucci elected as new AWO chairman
The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Rick Iuliucci, vice president, The Vane Brothers
Two Illinois inland ports get grant funding
The St. Louis Regional Freightway reports that eight major infrastructure projects in Madison and St. Clair Counties in southwestern Illinois, including three at inland ports, are receiving more than $41 million in
Bollinger delivers 53rd Fast Response Cutter
Bollinger Shipyards LLC has delivered the USCGC John Patterson to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida. This is the 179th vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over