COVID-19: TSA extends TWIC expiration dates by 180 days

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is granting a temporary exemption from regulatory requirements relating to the expiration of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICs). For the duration of this exemption, TSA will extend

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

USACE to hold public scoping meetings on Corpus Christi channel deepening project

On April 7, The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District published a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Port Corpus Christi’s proposed channel deepening project.

South Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug features ABB electric propulsion and power distribution package

South Asia’s first tug capable of switching between LNG-fueled engines and zero emission battery power is under construction at Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine shipyard for Sembcorp Marine subsidiary Jurong Marine Services. The tug

COVID-19: ICS issues guidance on managing ship and seafarer certificates

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued guidance for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Certificates are important for continuing ship operations because they

Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon completes capital improvement project

The Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon recently completed a $2 million capital improvement project geared toward attracting more cargo to the southwest Indiana port. The 40-year-old general cargo terminal facility has a new

USACE awards $97.9 million dredging contract for Corpus Christi Ship Channel improvement project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a $97.9 million construction contract to Galveston, Texas, headquartered Callan Marine Ltd. to complete the second phase of the four-phase Corpus Christi Ship

Middle River Marine to expand Illinois River fleeting space

Mokena, Ill., based Middle River Marine reports that it recently received permitting from the US Army Corp of Engineers, Rock Island District to add an additional 100 plus fleeting spaces on the

Boskalis acquires Ardent Americas

Papendrecht, Netherlands, headquartered Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) reports that it has acquired maritime emergency response specialist Ardent Americas LLC. Ardent Americas is a leading provider of OPA90-mandated marine emergency response services

Crowley develops concept for rapid response medical support barge

Crowley Maritime Corp. has developed design and operations capabilities for rapid response medical support barges to serve government and commercial providers delivering aid related the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Based on Crowley’s

Seatronx launches sunlight-readable river radar display

Las Vegas, Nev., based Seatronx, has launched a sunlight-readable river radar display designed for river-based commercial vessels. The Seatronx RRD-19T features a 19-inch display with portrait orientation designed specifically for river radar

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