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Crowley Supports Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts

Oct 17, 2016

Supporting relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, Florida and throughout the U.S. Southeast, Crowley Maritime Corporation’s logistics group is successfully delivering logistics services for the transportation of water, generators and food and other supplies in partnership with U…

40 Kids, 6 Adults Stranded at Camp David on Crescent Lake Rescued

Oct 17, 2016

A Coast Guard Station Port Angeles boatcrew assisted in the rescue of 40 kids and six adults who were stranded at Camp David on Lake Crescent, Friday.Coast Guard crewmembers aboard a 29-foot Response Boat-Small II safely ferried groups of…

Less Authority, More Responsibility: A Growing Problem for Ship Masters

Oct 12, 2016

The position of the Ship Master, apparently enshrined in centuries of law, custom and practice, is showing evidence of strain in the light of 21st century ship operation and management. The Master’s traditional authority is widely perceived…

MARAD to Develop Shipboard Training Best Practices Material

Oct 11, 2016

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has signed a $198,000 cooperative agreement with the Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) to develop interactive Computer Based Training Modules, a Best Practices Tool Kit, and other training materials concerning appropriate shipboard climate within the U…

ABS Hosts Ship Operators Cooperative Program

Oct 11, 2016

Forum promotes improved safety, security, productivity, efficiency and environmental performance through collaboration and innovation.ABS hosted the fall meeting of the Ship Operators Cooperative Program (SOCP) in Houston October 5 and 6…

IMRF Reveals Hero Long List

Oct 10, 2016

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has revealed the long list of entries for its H.E.R.O. awards – launched in April this year.  The 30 finalists range from companies, maritime search and rescue organizations and individuals…

3 Rescued from Sinking Vessel

Oct 10, 2016

The Coast Guard rescued three people from a sinking vessel near Dulac, Saturday, October 8, 2016. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at 9:42 p.m. of a vessel that was taking on water near Terrebonne Bay.The…

Commercial Ports along Florida's West Coast Reopened

Oct 07, 2016

The U.S. Coast Guard said it had reopened all commercial ports along Florida's west coast on Friday, while hurricane Matthew continued to lash the northeast coast of the state. Matthew was located about 60 miles (95 kilometers) southeast…

USMMA Alumni Set up Sexual Misconduct Task Force

Oct 07, 2016

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) announced the creation of a Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment to address sexual misconduct at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)…

Port Everglades Assessing Hurricane Damage

Oct 07, 2016

Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla. said it is conducting damage assessment, channel surveys and inspection of aids of navigation in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.The port, which was closed to all ship and truck traffic yesterday as the storm approached the U…

MOL Group Develops Onboard Labor Management Software

Oct 07, 2016

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) today announced that its group’s core dry-cargo ship management company, MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd. (MOLSHIP; President: Toshikazu Inaoka; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo)…

Is OCEMA’s Terminal Weighing Approach SOLAS VGM Compliant?

Oct 06, 2016

The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association recently declared the Terminal Weighing Approach (TWA) an industry best practice. The lack of guidelines for shippers about how to comply with the SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) regulation that went into effect on July 1…

Port Everglades Closed for Hurricane Matthew

Oct 06, 2016

Broward County’s Port Everglades is closed to all ship and truck traffic as the potential category 4 or 5 Hurricane Matthew approaches the U.S. East Coast. The port will reopen after the storm once all safety and security protocols are in place and approved by the U…

Safeen Milestones Reflect Growth of Abu Dhabi Ports

Oct 06, 2016

Safeen, the marine services subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, supporting the operations of the network of ports and harbors across the emirate of Abu Dhabi with a range of maritime and quayside-support services, announced several milestones reinforcing Abu Dhabi Ports’ continued expansion…

London P&I Club Reports Shortfalls on Mooring Station Procedures

Oct 06, 2016

The London P&I Club says its inspectors continue to note negative findings in and around ship mooring stations. The most common findings are a lack of anti-skid deck paint in key areas, a lack of hazard marking of protruding objects and platforms…

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