Houston Ship Channel in “desperate” need of dredging
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 — The Houston Ship Channel has been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. “The floodwater coming through our system deposited tons and tons of silt into the Houston Ship Channel
Hurricane Harvey
DHS extends Jones Act waiver
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 — Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke today extended the limited Jones Act Waiver initially signed on September 8 at the recommendation of the Departments of Defense
Kirby completes S&S acquisition, reports on impact of hurricanes
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 — Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) today reported the closing of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and businesses of Stewart & Stevenson LLC for approximately $756.5 million,
DOE releases update on energy sector impacts of Harvey and Irma
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Energy today released a new event summary on the impacts of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Widespread electrical outages continue, but more refineries are
DHS issues Jones Act waiver for area hit by Harvey and Irma
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 — In recognition of the severity of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke approved a waiver of the Jones Act on September 8.
McQuilling analyzes impact of Hurricane Harvey on tanker market
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 — McQuilling Services, LLC has issued a Tankers Industry note analyzing how the disruptions from Hurricane Harvey have impacted the tanker markets and what may be expected from Hurricanes
Academy training ships to support Harvey relief efforts
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017—Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the 56-year-old Training Ship Empire State VI is one of two National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) ships that have been activated by the U.S.
Port of Houston reopens after Hurricane Harvey
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017—The Port of Houston, the nation’s largest port for foreign waterborne tonnage, has reopened following Hurricane Harvey, according to an announcement by Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria. Additionally, the port says
USCG continues post-Harvey port assessments
AUGUST 31, 2017 — Crewmembers aboard Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne, a 175-foot coastal buoy tender homeported in Galveston, Texas, continued to inspect and reposition buoys beset by Hurricane Harvey, Thursday. The
DOE issues update on impact of Tropical Storm Harvey
AUGUST 30, 2017 — In a summary issued at 4.00 PM EDT today, the U.S. Department of Energy says that Tropical Storm Harvey continues to produce heavy rain across eastern Texas and