Foss tugs bring USNS Mercy into Port of Los Angeles

As Donjon Marine began dredging operations to prepare a berth at New York City’s Manhattan Cruise Terminal for the U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort, on the other side of the country,

Ship manager offers solution to crew change crisis

Captain Rajesh Unni, founder and CEO of Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group, is proposing a solution to the seafarer welfare problem caused by coronavirus related restrictions on crew changes. He believes the

Donjon starts dredging NYC cruise berth to take USNS Comfort

Donjon Marine Co., Inc., Hillside, N.J., is expediting dredging operations at Manhattan Cruise Terminal to make way for the U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort. The USNS Comfort has received orders from

USCG is to crack down on small passenger vessel fire safety

USCG issues MSIB on vessel inspections during coronavirus emergency

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 09-20) explaining the measures it is adopting during the COVID-19 outbreak with regard to vessel inspections, exams and documentation. The

Schottel wins propulsion contract for Navy vessels building at Modutech

Spay, Germany, based Schottel has secured another order to provide propulsion systems for U.S. Navy vessels. This latest order will see the company supply systems for five Workboat Docking vessels and two

NTSB issues report on towboat sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Accident Brief on the March 7, 2019, sinking of the 1997-built Marquette Transportation towboat St. Rita. The incident occurred at about 1430 local

FMC Chairman Maffei comments on FMC civil penalties

FMC Commissioner comments on impact of coronavirus on the supply chain

In a statement released yesterday, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said that its authorities and available services remain in place during the COVID-19 situation. It noted that some major tradelanes are currently

Class societies report uptick in use of remote surveys

The impact of coronavirus-related restrictions on access to ships has helped accelerate shipowners’ use of classification society remote survey services. Today, ABS reported that it is expanding its remote survey options for

All American Marine to complete construction of Water-Go-Round

SWITCH Maritime (SW/TCH) has awarded All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., a contract by to complete the aluminum construction and outfitting of the 70-foot, 84-passenger zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell powered, electric

Corps starts flood fight activities in two districts

The Mississippi River has risen to 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to reactivate Phase II flood fight procedures. Closely coordinating efforts

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