TVIB promotes two
During its recent spring meeting, the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) Board of Directors promoted Tava Foret to the position of president, while Lauren Jeppson has been promoted to executive vice president.
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BEATING COVID-19: GOING REMOTE
When the De Hoop Shipyard in Lobith, Netherlands, took its latest newbuild on sea trials off Rotterdam in May, it notched up an unintended “world’s first.” The ship that the yard was
House T&I Committee approves Water Resources Development Act
H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA), was reported out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today, drawing approval from both the American Waterways Operators (AWO) and the
VIDEO: Greenbrier delivers 204,000 barrel ATB barge to OSG
Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports that it has received delivery of the OSG 204, a 204,000 barrel capacity ATB tank barge from Greenbrier Marine a division of the Greenbrier Companies
USCG commits to flexibility on Sub M during COVID-19 pandemic
The Coast Guard has responded to a recent request by the American Waterways Operators asking that it suspend in-person Subchapter M inspection activities for a minimum of 30 days, for the mutual
VIDEO: Dacoma and Tuco to test novel workboat stabilizer
Two Danish companies — Dacoma and Tuco — are to test a novel stabilizer developed for offshore renewables sector work and crew boats. Developed by Dacoma ApS, the Airkeel is a submerged,
CDC extends cruise ship No Sail Order
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday extended its No Sail Order for all cruise ships. “We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety
Liberia conducts first-ever remote flag-state inspection
The Liberian Registry is continuing to adjust to the disruptions caused by COVID-19 by leveraging its use of technology and modern communication. Its latest innovation is to implement remote Annual Safety Inspections
Shipping associations welcome SCOTUS ruling in Athos I case
Law firm Montgomery McCracken reports that the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision March 29, 2020, on a major issue of importance to ship owners and charterers – the
Master fined for delay in reporting main engine breakdown
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that the master of a ship has been convicted after failing to report without delay a main engine breakdown off Queensland, Australia that affected the