Jim Kearns joins Jones Walker
Law firm Jones Walker LLP reports that James “Jim” Kearns has joined the firm as special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group in the Washington, D.C., office. Kearns is an experienced maritime
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OMSA forms Wind Committee
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has formed the OMSA Wind Committee, with membership now open to all association members. Among its priorities will be to work to ensure that U.S. offshore
SCA honors DeFazio with Maritime Leadership Award
The Shipbuilders Council of America has honored Peter DeFazio (R-Ore.), Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, as a 2019 recipient of its Maritime Leadership Award, recognizing him as “an exemplary
AWO officials testify on state of U.S. maritime industry
The American Waterways Operators testified yesterday before two congressional committees on the state of the American maritime industry. Tom Allegretti, President & CEO, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Crowley takes delivery of second LNG fueled ConRo from VT Halter
DECEMBER 19, 2018 — Crowley Maritime Corp. has taken delivery of Taíno, the second of two LNG fueled combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships, from shipbuilder VT Halter Marine Inc. This major
CIT names managing director to lead its maritime finance business
NOVEMBER 12, 2018 — CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) has named Evan Cohen as managing director and group head for its Maritime Finance business. In his new role, Cohen leads a team
VIDEO: Crowley christens first of two LNG fueled ConRo ships
OCTOBER 22, 2018 — Crowley Maritime Corp. on Saturday christened its 26,500 dwt Commitment Class combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ship El Coquí. Powered by an MAN B&W 8S70ME-GI8.2 main engine and
Sara Fuentes joins Transportation Institute as VP Government Affairs
OCTOBER 15, 2018 — Transportation Institute, a Washington, DC, based non profit organization that advocates and works for the U.S. flag maritime industry, has appointed Sara Fuentes as Vice President for Government
Chartwell Marine develops CTV aimed at U.S. offshore wind market
OCTOBER 15, 2018 — Major companies involved in the development of U.S. offshore wind farms need confidence in the availability of proven vessel concepts, as they continue to explore opportunities and justify
VT Halter Marine books order for another Bouchard ATB
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 — VT Halter Marine, Inc. has won a contract to build an Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) tug for Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. The order includes an option for a