USCG upgrades Mariner Credential ing Program(MC_)

New USCG guidance on SASH crew safety compliance

Following on from its April Marine Safety Bulletin (MSIB) on reporting harassment on U.S.-flag vessels (see earlier story) the U.S. Coast Guard has now released further guidance on vessel operator compliance with

USACE St. Paul District to close 4 locks and dams

St. Paul Engineer district to close four locks and dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closing four of its locks and dams in early December for maintenance. The closures will officially end the 2023 navigation season on

Inland Port Greer

SC Ports handles record cargo at Inland Port Greer

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) says that its rail-served inland ports are speeding goods to market, with Inland Port Greer handling more cargo than ever before in October. Inland Port

second Coastal Cat American Glory

American Cruise Lines takes delivery of its second Coastal Cat

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that its second Coastal Cat, American Glory, has passed its sea trials with flying colors. American Cruise Lines accepted delivery of the 100-passenger small ship

Port Milwaukee AMEF is set to handle increased U.S. soybean exports

Seaway system set to see more U.S. soybean exports

As the recent temporary shutdown of the St. Lawrence Seaway by strike action underscored, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway system is a vital maritime trade artery whose smooth operation is too

California assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains has a prescription to fix the flaws in the CARB harbor craft regulations.

California legislator has a fix for the flaws in problematic CARB harbor craft regulations

California state assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) is moving to rectify problems in California Air Resources Board (CARB) harbor craft regulations slammed as “unworkable” and “deeply flawed” by the American Waterways Operators

New pilot boat

Gladding-Hearn delivers new pilot boat to Bermuda

The Bermuda Government’s Department of Marine and Port Services has taken delivery of a new Chesapeake class pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery of the new pilot boat follows delivery

The American Courage, a 617-foot lake freighter that ran aground in the St. Clair River November 7 was successfully refloated.

Tugs free grounded lake freighter

The American Courage, a 617-foot lake freighter that ran aground in the St. Clair River November 7 at 7:21 a.m. local, was successfully refloated around 7 p.m. with the help of towing

Dredge Jadwin

Vicksburg Engineer District dredge celebrates 90 years of service

The Vicksburg Engineer District’s Dredge Jadwin marks 90 years of service to the nation on October 30, and she will not be taking a day off to celebrate. The Jadwin and her

GLDD CEO Lasse Petterson

Another red ink quarter at GLDD

Shares in America’s largest provider of dredging services, Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), fell by 13.6% Tuesday after the company reported third quarter results that included a net

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