Obama announces major change in Cuba policy
DECEMBER 17, 2014 — President Barack Obama today announced what look to be significant steps to normalize relations with Cuba. Although he unveiled a significant rolling back of restrictions, it is unclear
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Jensen to manage Jones Act tanker construction program
OCTOBER 2, 2013 — Jensen Maritime Consultants, Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, announced today that the company has been awarded a new construction management contract for four
AMS announces Safety Award winners
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 – American Maritime Safety, Inc. reports that the Houston Pilots Association, Maersk Line, Limited, Un-Cruise Adventures and The Vane Brothers Company will be the recipients of the 2013 AMS
Carnival splits Chairman and CEO roles
JUNE 25, 2013 — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today said it will split the roles of chairman and chief executive officer. Effective July 3, Arnold W.Donald (left) will
MEPC makes progress on BWM systems, and more
MAY 21, 2013 — Shipowners may now have a little more clarity on the issue of when they will need to fit the Ballast Water Management systems called for by a new
Celebrating a milestone: EBDG marks 25th anniversary
MAY 17, 2013—Twenty-five years ago a group of employees from Nickum and Spaulding Associates (N&SA) decided to buy the company’s assets and launch what would become one of the most well known
Canada starts ECA, MARPOL Annex VI enforcement
MAY 13, 2013 — Canada has started enforcement of the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) standards and the requirements of Annex VI of the MARPOL convention. The announcement was made last
Fox News appearance by AMO’s Bethel draws criticism
APRIL 23, 2013 — American Maritime Officers Association president Tom Bethel (right in picture) has joined the ranks of those who find themselves coming under fire after making an appearance on Fox
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
Carnival takes delivery of Carnival Breeze
JUNE 1, 2012—Carnival Cruise Lines, Miami, FL, took delivery of the 130,000-gross ton Carnival Breeze at a traditional maritime handover ceremony held on May 31 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.