U.S. moves ahead on LNG as marine fuel
MAY 16, 2014 — Though, as yet, there’s not one LNG fueled vessel actually operational in the U.S., the adoption of LNG as fuel by U.S. operators is proceeding at a pace
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White House honors TOTE’s Chiarello as Champion of Change
MAY 14, 2014 — TOTE, Inc. President & CEO Anthony Chiarello is among 11 individuals honored by the White House as 2014 transportation industry “Champions of Change.” Chiarello was chosen for his
DNV GL acquires Marine Cybernetics
MAY 8, 2014 — Classification society DNV GL has acquired Marine Cybernetics, a leading provider of third-party testing of computer control systems. The acquisition expands DNV GL’s scope of services in the
Mare Island Dry Docks wins $5.1 million Polar Star contract
MAY 7, 2014 — U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $5.1 million U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contract for Mare Island Dry Docks, LLC. The contract is for the dry docking
ABS has strong year, makes appointments
APRIL 30, 2014 — Classification society ABS held its Annual Meeting in New York yesterday. reporting a strong year and electing industry leaders to key positions. Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki
CIT helps finance bankruptcy sale buy of Deiulemar bulkers
APRIL 15, 2014 — CIT Group Inc. (NYSE:CIT) reports that CIT Maritime Finance provided a $95.2 million senior secured credit facility to Heron Ventures, a joint venture between Oceanbulk Shipping and ABY
AMC appoints James E. Caponiti President
APRIL 11, 2014 – The American Maritime Congress (AMC) has appointed James E. Caponiti as President. Mr. Caponiti joined AMC as Executive Director in October 2011 after more than 38 years service
Navy takes delivery of LHA 6
APRIL 10, 2014 — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6) to the U.S. Navy today. More than 900 crew members marched through the
Hyde BWT systems picked for ATB applications
APRIL 8, 2014 — An articulated tug barge being built by VT Halter Marine for Bouchard Transportation is being fitted with Hyde Guardian ballast water treatment systems. The system being installed on
American Empress named in Portland ceremony
APRIL 7, 2014 — American Queen Steamboat Company’s American Empress was christened in downtown Portland, OR, Sunday. The 223-guest riverboat, the largest west of the Mississippi River, officially joins the company’s fleet