Virginia Pilots Association opts for Volvo Penta IPS
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — The newest addition to the Virginia Pilots Association boat fleet is powered by a propulsion system from Volvo Penta of the Americas that features twin 13-liter 900 hp
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Jones Act has no effect on Puerto Rico retail prices or cost of living
JULY 18, 2018 — Economists from Boston-based Reeve & Associates and San Juan-based Estudios Técnicos, Inc. today released a joint report, “The Impact of the Jones Act on Puerto Rico,” that concludes
Adm. Karl Schultz now 26th commandant of U.S. Coast Guard
JUNE 1, 2018 — Adm. Paul F. Zukunft was relieved as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Adm. Karl Schultz during a change-of-command ceremony held today at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters,
American Salvage Association elects new leadership team
JANUARY 30, 2018 — The American Salvage Association (ASA) has a newly constituted Executive Committee and Leadership Committee following bi-annual elections held in conjunction with its November 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Crowley aids power restoration efforts in Vieques, Puerto Rico
JANUARY 23, 2018 — Crowley Maritime Corporation’s liner and logistics teams recently provided full supply chain management services for the first of several expected shipments of special cargo to help restore power
Puerto Rico Police Department takes delivery of 35 ft Metal Shark
JANUARY 16, 2018 — Metal Shark has delivered its latest new law enforcement patrol boat to the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD). Built at Metal Shark’s Jeanerette, LA, production facility, the 35
Trump Administration offshore drilling plan meets strong opposition
JANUARY 12, 2018 — There’s growing opposition to plans announced January 4, by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to make “over 90 percent of the total OCS acreage and more than 98 percent
Dredging Contractors of America tap William P. Doyle for leadership role
DECEMBER 14, 2017 — When Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission announced that he would be leaving his post effective January 3, 2018, he concluded by
Horizon Shipbuilding delivers landing barge
DECEMBER 12, 2017 — Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., Bayou La Batre, recently delivered a landing barge to its newest client, Sunset Key Transportation Corporation. “This project is a testament that Horizon is open
Kirby reports third quarter results
NOVEMBER 2, 2017 — Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) yesterday reported net earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 of $28.6 million, or $0.52 per share, compared with $32.0 million, or