USCG continues to support post-Ida recovery efforts
Hurricane Ida left a trail of submerged and grounded vessels behind it and the Coast Guard reports that it continues to respond to impacts to waterways and to assess the environmental threats
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Dede Smith named Chair of NWC Navigation Caucus
Dede Smith, Deputy Director for the Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT) association, has been named chair of the National Waterways Conference (NWC) Navigation Caucus. In addition to her role at IRPT,
Schottel systems selected for versatile German Waterways Administration vessels
Three new LNG-fueled multi-purpose vessels ordered from the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard (A&R) in Lemwerder for Germany’s Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) will be equipped with Schottel propulsion systems. The tasks of
USACE: CWIFP gets first funding
The omnibus spending measure signed into law December 27, 2020, included the FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Under the act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
VIDEO: Versatile amphibious dredge now available in North America
Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., has partnered with Ann Arbor, Mich., based Watermaster NA to manufacture a Jones Act compliant version of the Finnish-engineered AMD 5000 amphibious dredging machine. The video embedded
Illinois seeks public comment on Marine Transportation System Plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment on its new Illinois Marine Transportation System Plan and economic impact analysis study. The feedback will help shape strategies to strengthen
America’s Central Port District gets $20.8 million BUILD grant
U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12), Rodney Davis (IL-13), and John Shimkus (IL-15) said yesterday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $20.84 million BUILD grant to America’s Central Port District
Agribusiness, waterways operators eye likely impact of Laura
Hurricane Laura came ashore near Cameron, La., with sustained winds of 150 mph at 1 a.m. as a Category 4 hurricane, but has since been weakening. Even before the storm came ashore,
New waterways profiles released for 17 states
The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned and released waterways profiles for the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
USCG commits to flexibility on Sub M during COVID-19 pandemic
The Coast Guard has responded to a recent request by the American Waterways Operators asking that it suspend in-person Subchapter M inspection activities for a minimum of 30 days, for the mutual