Port NOLA reaches cargo and terminal milestones
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) ended the year in 2021 strengthening its economic benefit to the region and state with wins across all four of its lines of business: cargo,
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Hornblower to offer former spill response vessels for new roles
Two former spill response vessels have been acquired by Hornblower Group, which is to offer them for charter as multipurpose supply vessels through its Seaward Services Inc. subsidiary. Now named the Seaward
Corps releases inland waterways spend plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released its spend plans, outlining the Civil Works studies, projects and programs that the Corps will implement in Fiscal Year 2022. The plans include $22.81
GLDD books $20.3 million Corps contract for dredging
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC (GLDD), Houston, Texas, has been awarded a $20,315,900 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging, transporting, placing, planting and shaping beach fill, and performing pre- and post-construction beach
10 minutes with new AWO safety and sustainability director
Recently named the director of safety and sustainability at American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national advocate for the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, Michael Breslin is no stranger to the industry.
Port of Virginia orders 3 more Konecranes rail-mounted gantry cranes
Following its successful deployment of four Konecranes rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes at the Virginia International Gateway (VIG), the Port of Virginia has now ordered three more for its Norfolk International Terminals (NIT)
American Cruise Lines to build 12 catamaran cruise vessels
Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines has unveiled plans for Project Blue—a fleet 12 identical 109-passenger sister ships of catamaran design. Operating exclusively in the U.S., they will more than double current
Op-Ed: Using data for less congested, more sustainable ports
By David Yeo, Founder and CEO of Innovez One The phrase “think globally, act locally” couldn’t ring more true when it comes to tackling some of the most critical challenges faced by
Chevron HDAX 9700 engine oil wins first-of-its-kind approval
Chevron HDAX 9700 has become the first lubricant to gain time-unrestricted approval for use MAN Energy Solutions’ four-stroke engines, running on either LNG or distillate fuels (with a sulfur content of up
Coast Guard issues NPR on towing vessel user fees
The Coast Guard has published a notice of proposed rule making (NPR) in the Federal Register relating to an update its user fees for seagoing towing vessels that are 300 gross tons