Waterways Council names Dustin Davidson as Government Relations Director

Bringing extensive Capitol Hill experience to the job, Dustin Davidson has been named Director, Government Relations of Waterways Council, Inc. Davidson most recently served as professional staff member for the House of

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CRS issues update on Waterways Commerce Cutter

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has released an updated “In Focus” brief on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program, which envisages procuring up to 35 replacements for the Coast

Failed con rod assembly cause of towboat fire

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an engineroom fire aboard a 57-year-old towing vessel that resulted in an estimated $2 million of damage to the vessel. The incident

J.F. Brennan establishes joint venture with Ahtna

La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company reports that it has entered a Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certified joint venture with Ahtna Marine & Construction Company LLC (AMCC). The Ahtna –

NTSB report report implicates bank effect

NTSB reports on towboat fire

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its ​report on incident in which a 1963-built towboat sustained an estimated $1,350,000 of damage after an engineroom fire broke out. On October 8, 2019,

MacGregor to supply key systems for new USACE mat sinking unit

MacGregor has secured an order from SIA Solutions LLC to deliver 36 traction winch systems, 72 storage reel brakes and electrical control systems to the specialized concrete mat sinking unit, Armor 1,

Ports of Indiana seeks general cargo terminal operator at Jeffersonville Port

For the first time in over 40 years, the general cargo dock at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will be made available to operator interests through a Request for Proposals (RFP). As part

TTB: EBDG to speak on tech spec process for newbuilds

Michael Complita, principal in charge at Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) in Seattle, Wash., will speak on “Owners’ Supervision of Newbuilds: The Process” on March 23 at Marine Log’s free virtual TTB

Mask mandate: Which vessels are covered?

A recent posting on the USCG’s Maritime Commons blog indicates that the Coast Guard’s guidance for mask wearing protocols covers all types of commercial vessels operating on the U.S. Maritime Transportation System.

Callan awarded long-term Corpus Christi dredging contract

Callan Marine has been awarded the long-term contract for maintenance and new work dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi. “The Port of Corpus Christi is a vital piece of our waterway

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