NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service has published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that requests information that could help modernize regulations designed to reduce the risk of lethal vessel strikes with
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When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in the early hours of March 26, 2024, following the allision of the M/V Dali, the impact was immediate and staggering. More than 3,500 feet
The Louisville (Ky.) Riverport Authority (LRA) announced recently that it launched a comprehensive Master Planning process to guide the future of the Louisville Riverport, one of Louisville’s’ largest industrial and logistics hubs.
Josh Webb has been appointed director of government affairs at Ports of Indiana, leading legislative strategy and advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. Webb has more than a decade of
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A saga we have been following since 265-foot fuel barge Defiant grounded off Puerto Rico on Feb. 9 looks to be coming to a successful conclusion. The unified command managing response efforts
Women In Maritime Operations (WIMOs) Association is expanding its presence with the formation of a new Tampa Bay (Fla.) chapter, led by a group of local maritime professionals aimed at strengthening community,
Dallas-headquartered Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its barge business, Arcosa Marine Products Inc., to private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital L.P. for $450