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VIDEO: AWO releases new video

The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the national importance of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry and the rewarding careers the industry has to offer. The three-minute video,

Hornblower gives Brendan Smith new assignment

Hornblower names Brendan Smith president of Seaward Services

Hornblower Group reports that Brendan Smith, formerly VP of engineering at NYC Ferry, has been named president of Seaward Services, Inc. He will report to Scott Thornton, chief operating officer of Hornblower

Towboat engine room fire

NTSB reports on $700,000 fire on 64-year old towboat

An engine room fire aboard a towing vessel was caused by overpressurization of the fuel day tank and a main engine fuel return system when a fatigued chief engineer inadvertently left the

change of command ceremony Admiral Linda L/ Fagan succeeds Schultz

Admiral Linda L. Fagan installed as USCG commandant

Adm. Karl L. Schultz was relieved as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Adm. Linda L. Fagan during a military change-of-command ceremony presided over by President Biden, Wednesday at Coast Guard

Group celebrates Subchapter M compliance

Vane Brothers fleet achieves 100% Subchapter M goal

Baltimore, Md., headquartered Vane Brothers reports that 100 percent of its tugboats have earned a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI) as part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Subchapter M program, that sets

Port of Baltimore logo

Port of Baltimore awarded $15.5 million in FRA funding

The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore will receive $15.6 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail and Infrastructure Safety Improvements (CRISI) program for its rail capacity modernization project. The

Castrol people in Castrol hats

Castrol launches “get an expert on board” technical service

Responding to ongoing industry changes, a leading marine lubricant supplier, Castrol, has launched a new “Get an expert on board” technical service. The move comes as the marine market adapts to new

New AWO chairman

AWO elects new leadership slate

The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Board of Directors / Annual Membership Meeting. Clark Todd, president & chief operating

shipyard safety award

SCA announces 2022 Shipyard Safety Award winners

Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today announced the recipients of its 2022 Annual Shipyard Safety Awards. SCA member companies are eligible for a Safety

Guilty plea in oily bilge

Ship owner and operator enter guilty pleas in pollution case

Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, related companies based in Greece, pleaded guilty today to knowing violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and the Ports and Waterways Safety

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