USMMA suspends traditional Sea Year
JUNE 17, 2016 — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, is suspending the traditional Sea Year — actually a period in both sophomore and junior years when midshipmen are assigned
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MARAD awards $4.9 million in Small Shipyard Grants
APRIL 18, 2016 — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.9 million in grants to support capital improvements at nine small shipyards located throughout the United States. Made under the Small
MARAD gets $4.9 million for 2016 Small Shipyard Grants
JANUARY 5, 2015 —The Shipbuilders Council of America reports that on December 31, 2015, the U.S. Maritime Administration announced the 2016 funding availability for the Small Shipyard Grant Program. There is
MarAd project to convert towboat engine to burn LNG
OCTOBER 8, 2015—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced that it will provide over $1 million to support the development of two new emission-reducing maritime solutions. The first is
MARAD approves $12 million Title XI guarantee
AUGUST 24, 2015 — The U.S. Maritime Administration reports the approval of a $12 million Title XI loan guarantee for Gray Offshore LLC supporting the recent construction of three oceangoing deck barges
Bill introduced to help U.S. ship recyclers
JUNE 5, 2015 — U.S. Senators David Vitter (R-LA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) yesterday introduced the Ships to Be Recycled in the States (STORIS) Act. Congressman Garret Graves (R-A) is introducing companion
MARAD to fund vessel emission reduction projects
MAY 22, 2015 — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced that up to $1.3 million in Federal funding is now available through cooperative agreements for projects supporting vessel emissions reductions and
MARAD RFP offers LNG conversion cost shares
APRIL 14, 2015 — The U.S. Maritime Administration’s Office of Environment has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for projects that focus on vessel conversion to natural gas in an effort to
DOT seeks funds for ferries as well as MARAD
FEBRUARY 5, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2016 budget request includes $70 million for ferry and ferry terminal construction in the Federal Highway Administration request, up modestly from the $67
Another busy day for Eastern Shipbuilding
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, had a busy day August 28, with the delivery of a further inland towboat to Florida Marine Transporters, Inc., Mandeville, LA,