APRIL 20, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) last week awarded approximately $59 million in grants under its Passenger Ferry Grant Program. “Passenger ferries play a unique
APRIL 20, 2016 – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has announced the recipients of its annual safety awards. The safety awards enhance shipyard operations and promote safety through recognition and promotion
APRIL 19, 2016 —The Navy’s future amphibious transport dock, John P. Murtha (LPD 26) successfully completed Acceptance Trials April 15. The ship is the tenth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock built at
APRIL 19, 2016 — The House Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces proposals for the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorize procurement of three additional ships
APRIL 19, 2016 — The downturn in the oil and gas industry continues to affect Walvis Bay ship repair company Elgin Brown & Hamer (EBH) Namibia. The company operates three privately-owned floating
APRIL 19, 2016 — Should Cuban officials delay a decision on treatment of Cuban-born passengers past the May 1 scheduled departure of the first cruise from the U.S. to Cuba in 50
APRIL 19, 2016 — Netherlands headquartered Van der Velden Marine Systems B.V. has signed contracts with Veka Group that will see it supply 15 complete maneuvering systems for a series of 15
APRIL 19, 2016 — The Panama Canal has begun accepting transit reservations for Neopanamax vessels for commercial transits through the Expanded Canal starting on June 27, 2016. Neopanamax ships are the largest
APRIL 19, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers that the agency covers safety and health conditions not specifically covered by the U.S. Coast
APRIL 18, 2016 — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.9 million in grants to support capital improvements at nine small shipyards located throughout the United States. Made under the Small
