Foss vessels to support FEMA relief efforts
OCTOBER 4, 2017 – Foss Maritime Company has contracted with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the relief and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following
Hurricane Irma
Hurricane relief efforts demonstrate NSC’s capabilities
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 – The fourth national security cutter (NSC), Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton, has been showcasing its ability to serve as an open-ocean command and control center since it began conducting
Carnival, Arisons and Miami Heat pledge $10 million for Irma relief
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the Miami Heat Charitable Fund, and the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation are pledging up to $10 million in
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
USCG deployed electronic Aids to Navigation prior to Irma
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — The United States Coast Guard established electronic Aids to Navigation (eATON) around critical U.S. waterways in Hurricane Irma’s forecasted track prior to the storm’s arrival. Prior to the
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
Ports preparing for Hurricane Irma
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017—Ports in the Caribbean and Southeast U.S. are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Irma. For example, Port Everglades, one of the world’s busiest cruise ports accommodating 3.4 million passengers,