ABS takes smart class services mobile

Classification society ABS has launched a suite of fleet management and vessel compliance services that use smart functionality and advanced analytics and that, in what’s claimed to be an industry first, will

Newport News Apprentice School approved as institution of higher education

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) reports that the Apprentice School at its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to operate as a

Fincantieri Bay lays keel for LNG bunkering barge

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and Polaris New Energy hosted a private ceremonial keel laying last month celebrating the start of construction of an LNG (liquefied natural gas) ATB bunkering barge. The barge will

ACBL President and CEO Mark Knoy to retire

After successfully guiding the company through a prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring and recapitalization, Mark Knoy is to step down as President and CEO of Jeffersonville, Ind.-headquartered American Commercial Barge Lines Inc. In

USACE Memphis District bank grading work continues

Memphis Engineer District Commander Col. Zachary Miller recently visited Island 68, a project site in Arkansas, where he met with the district’s Bank Grading Unit and reviewed progress made at the site

U.S. shipbuilding suppliers support moves to strengthen “Buy American” requirements

The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) has released a Statement of Policy today defending and supporting the work of House Armed Services Committee (HASC) lawmakers who are working to pass legislation that

CDC extends cruise ship No Sail order

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with

American Club manager makes key New York appointments

Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), the manager of the American P&I Club, has made senior appointments to its management team in New York. Dorothea Ioannou takes on the role of Deputy Chief

Louisiana launches smart port initiative

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards yesterday announced a Louisiana smart port initiative that will streamline operations and improve safety through real-time data shared by port administrators, tenants, shippers, and warehouse, cargo and

Ports Association of Louisiana elects new officers

The Ports Association of Louisiana (PAL) Board of Directors has elected its new officers. They form the Executive Committee for the board, tasked with representing the organization, along with its Executive Director.

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