LCS Commander removed after hitting moored bulker

Cmdr. Michael Johnson has been removed from command of the yet-to-be commissioned LCS-15, the future USS Billings, after the ship hit the moored bulk carrier Rosaire Desgagnés when leaving its berth in

Water Taxi Principal and CEO Bill Walker joins FERRIES 2019 speaker line up

Bill Walker, Principal and CEO of Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale will be among the leading vessel operators who will be speaking at Marine Log’s upcoming FERRIES 2019 conference, which this year

Supreme Court rules on Jones Act seafarer unseaworthiness claims

In what’s seen as a big win for Jones Act shipowners, on Monday, June 24, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court held, in Dutra Group v. Batterton, that punitive damages are not available

Autonomous marine technology maximizes patrol boat operations, with reduced risk and cost

[Sponsored Content]  Today’s available technology creates new opportunities to leverage greater patrol coverage with less force required to manage coastal security zones and assets. Around the world, patrol boats are critical assets for

Crowley Logistics makes two leadership promotions

Crowley Logistics has promoted two of its veteran leaders, Sal Menoyo and Patrick Collins. Menoyo has been named vice president, Caribbean logistics, responsible for the strategic direction of sales, marketing, and administration

New guidance on gas and other low flashpoint fuels

A new ABS Advisory on Gas and Other Low Flashpoint Fuels provides guidance on available technologies, regulatory requirements and installation and operational considerations for adopting gas or other low flash point fuels.

Okeanus names Phil Clements lead engineer

Houston headquartered Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus) has hired Phil Clements as lead engineer. Okeanus is a rental, sales and services organization, with in-house equipment manufacturing and engineering capabilities for the

Pittsburgh picks Lake Assault to build advanced river rescue vessel

Lake Assault Boats (a subsidiary of Fraser Shipyards, Inc, Superior, Wis.) is to construct a 30-foot EMS river rescue vessel for the City of Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit,. The craft’s primary mission

Ferry major adds a tug to its fleet

Spanish ferry major Baleària has taken delivery of a Damen Shipyards Stan Tug 1606 E3. It will be the first IMO Tier III compliant tug to operate in the Mediterranean and the

Maritime HR guru to speak at FERRIES 2019

Veteran maritime industry human resources professional Tom Montgomery is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log’s upcoming FERRIES 2019 conference, which this year is being held November 5

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