Trump to issue 60-day Jones Act waiver
In a move that won’t sit well with the U.S. domestic shipping industry, President Trump is to issue a 60 day waiver of the Jones Act. “President Trump’s decision to issue a
Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard to get new Damen patrol boats
Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a Netherlands Ministry of Defense contract covering the delivery of three Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009 vessels for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. The new vessels
Nicole Kach joins PNWA as government relations specialist
The Vancouver, Wash.-based Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) reports that Nicole Kach has joined it as a government relations specialist. Her background includes work in public policy, legislative research, and strategic communications,
American Encore: American Cruise Lines’ new riverboat starts delivery voyage
American Cruise Lines’ newest riverboat, American Encore, has successfully completed sea trials. It is already underway from Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md. ,to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest.
Foiling ferry innovator Candela raises €30M for new production facility
Raising €30M (about $34.6M), Candela AB’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second foiling ferry manufacturing facility to scale production of
Tanker struck while anchored off Fujairah
Although CENTCOM continues to find and eliminate Iranian missile launchers, the regime continues its attacks against its neighbors — including Fujairah, UAE, where there have been multiple strikes on the Fujairah Oil
BV certifies Everllence’s PrimeServ Assist digital monitoring solution
Everllence has been awarded Smartship Software Type Approval Certification (TAC) and Smart Service Supplier recognition by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for its PrimeServ Assist services, confirming compliance with the requirements
Horizon Air Freight: Time-critical logistics for tug, towboat & barge operations
Sponsored Content: Horizon Air Freight is a specialized logistics provider supporting the marine, inland, and offshore sectors with time-critical freight solutions built for operational complexity. We workclosely with vessel owners, operators, shipyards,
Brian Dooley to lead new Ports of Indiana international trade office
Appropriately for Saint Patrick’s Day, Ports of Indiana chose today to announce that it has opened its first international trade office — in Ireland. The aim is to grow cargo shipments and
Seasats Quickfish USV completes 8-day continuous sea trial
San Diego-headquartered autonomous surface vessel specialist Seasats reports that its high speed Quickfish USV has successful completed an 8-day continuous sea trial .The Quickfish is a high-speed interceptor, with a top speed