$191.6 million grant for new Staten Island Ferries
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014—The Staten Island Ferry got a big boost today in the form of a $191.6 million federal grant that will fund the construction of two new 4,500–passenger ferries, harden ferry
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Remembering maritime heroes on 9/11
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014—It’s been hard to imagine it’s been 13 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. For many of us, the wounds are still fresh. It’s a day that touches us
U.K. shipyard to build two harbor ferries for Malta
MAY 20, 2014 — Exeter,U.K., shipyard Exeter Maritime Services (EMS) located at Gabriel’s Wharf on the Exeter Canal, has won a contract to build two 19 m low wash catamaran ferries for
NTSB issues Seastreak Wall Street incident findings
APRIL 9, 2014 — The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the ferry Seastreak Wall Street struck Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan in January 2013, because the captain lost control of
Top Ten Maritime Stories of 2013
JANUARY 20, 2014—What were the top maritime stories of 2013? As ranked by the activity of Marine Log viewers, the Top Ten stories of last year were tales of Triumph, tragedy and
A long partnership: Blount delivers eighth boat to Casco Bay
JANUARY 4, 2014—Casco Bay Island Transit serves as a vital lifeline for the residents of the six Casco Bay Islands providing commuter, tourist, freight, vehicle and mail service daily from the mainland
Jones Act waivers issued to aid in gas flow
NOVEMBER 2, 2012—In a move to ease the flow of gasoline to the U.S. Northeast in the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet
Voith keeps things moving at 2012 Olympics
JULY 29, 2012—While you won’t see them on any of the Olympic medal stands, Voith technology is playing a winning role in making sure all of the events run smoothly in London.