New date set for CMA Shipping 2020

The organizers of CMA Shipping 2020 have set new dates for the event, in light of the coronavirus outbreak. “Our primary concern is the health and safety of the attendees, but we

Armstrong Marine USA builds new Liberty National Golf Club ferry

A 46 foot x 15 foot planing catamaran is currently under construction at Armstrong Marine USA, Port Angeles, Wash., for Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, N.J. Called Liberty National I, it

Coronavirus takes toll on Port of L.A. cargo volumes

The Port of Los Angeles moved 544,037 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, a 22.9% decrease compared to last year. “While cargo volumes are important, the coronavirus is first and foremost a

CMA Shipping to go ahead

The organizers of CMA Shipping say that this year’s event will go ahead, as planned, at the Hilton Stamford Hotel, Stamford, Conn., March 31- April 2. “Our number one priority is the

Industry again battles DPF mandate

AWO holds webinar on helping crewmembers engage with TSMS

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) presented a webinar February 25, on “Safety Know-How: Helping Your Crewmembers Embrace and Understand Your TSMS.” Panelists included Cmdr. Jennifer Hnatow, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard’s

Shearwater Geo enters deepwater OBS market with U.S. GoM award

Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS reports it has been awarded a major Ocean Bottom Seismic (OBS) deepwater ROV project by TGS and partner in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This will be Shearwater’s

V.Group encourages more women to consider a career at sea

As International Women’s Day approaches, ship management and marine services specialist V.Group is encouraging more women to consider a career at sea. V.Group employs 47,000 people in onshore and offshore roles. Currently,

BV performs first survey by drone

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed its first survey by drone. The survey was carried out in the holds of a bulk carrier in an Italian port. The scope was

DOT announces availability of port infrastructure grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $225 million in discretionary grant funding through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). “America’s ports

Navy takes delivery of LHA 7

The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), its newest America-class amphibious assault ship, from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding Division on Feb. 28. “On behalf of the

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