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December 19, 2012
It isn’t hard to distract the attention of the general public or the U.S. Government from anything that has to do with commercial, waterborne shipping. I mean, if the U.S. Department of Transportation and its marginalized Maritime Administration don’t care, why should you?
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December 5, 2012
It’s that time of year again. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, mistletoe over the front door and great expectations or the holiday season to come. What’s not to like? On the other hand, and with the strike by clerical workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach…
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November 21, 2012
Released by the Canada-based Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), the Arctic Policy brief was based in large part on discussions which occurred at the Arctic Marine Corridors and Resource Development Round Table. Held in Ottawa in June 2012…
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November 14, 2012
The 2012 Presidential election is now mercifully in our wake and so is Hurricane Sandy. The collateral fallout from both events will be with us for a long time to come. With regard to the elections, there’s about one chance in two that you are happy with that result.
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October 17, 2012
It’s about that time again. Last week, and with a quick final check of my documents, I sealed the FEDEX package and sent it on its way. My U.S. Coast Guard license – 1,600 Ton Master; Chief Mate of Stream and Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons…
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October 3, 2012
On line since about 2000, and publicly available since 1988, the data has, for two generations, been instrumental in license examination preparation throughout the full spectrum of credentialed U.S. mariners. Earlier this summer, and largely through the persistent efforts of Richard A.
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August 15, 2012
The somewhat embarrassing position of U.S. flag vessels on the Paris MoU’s so-called Gray List isn’t good news. It also isn’t anything new. Since 2008, American tonnage has languished in the company of supposedly inferior flag states because…
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July 25, 2012
When both National Public Radio (NPR) and the NBC Nightly News both highlight a growing crisis on the nation’s inland rivers in the same week, it’s a sign that that the lifeblood of this island nation’s most valuable asset – its collective commercial…
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July 11, 2012
Those of you struggling to balance the books at any business on the waterfront know that it just isn’t getting any easier. Dousing the flames by putting the proverbial hose on the problem is complicated enough without the federal and state governments actually adding fuel to fire.
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June 20, 2012
Buzzards Bay, MA: Clinging tightly to its maritime roots and firmly anchored in the crystal clear waters that surround its picturesque campus, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Saturday sent the largest graduating class in its 212-year history out into the workplace.
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June 13, 2012
It wasn’t too long ago (Okay – it has been quite a while) that I climbed the gangway of my first ship, tightly gripping that brand new Third Mate’s ticket at arm’s length (lest I smear the still drying ink). Back then and in this macho, heavily industrial game…
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May 23, 2012
Last week, and when I saw the photos of the U.S. Navy assault ship as it arrived at the port of San Diego following a minor scrape with a civilian-manned, U.S. Navy operated oiler, I couldn’t help but think back to my experiences as a young mate in similar situations so very long ago.
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May 16, 2012
The Jones Act may well be, as AWO President & CEO Tom Allegretti puts it – stare decisis – or settled law. On the other hand, laws get changed and overturned all the time. Mr. Allegretti also noted just last week that the Jones Act “has been supported by U.S.
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May 9, 2012
I suppose that it is only fitting that the completion of the initial BPA Worldwide Brand Audit for Maritime Professional was completed virtually concurrent with the printing of the second quarter edition of Maritime Professional magazine. We didn’t plan it that way…
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April 18, 2012
It is at times like this, in at least one piece of the regulatory and commercial maritime equation, that it is apparent to me that things are working just fine. This week’s news that both a government panel and an aggressive environmental action group had roundly criticized the U.S.
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April 12, 2012
The maturation of the global workboat and inland business is fast approaching a climax, especially here in the United States. Inland and offshore operators alike have embraced new technologies – software, for example – that are helping them run efficient and modern companies.
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March 28, 2012
With another Presidential election coming up fast, the usual alliances are in place and we can expect another polarized election, just like the two that preceded this one. Or, can we? A savvy, Washington-based maritime attorney once told me that three months is a lifetime in any election cycle.
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March 7, 2012
Last Wednesday, February 29th, yielded by far the biggest maritime story of the year. That’s right. And, you probably have no idea what I’m talking about. The news of a final U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Discharge Standard regulation from Washington went largely under the Radar of most folks.
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February 15, 2012
Washington, DC: Yesterday’s Waterways Council (WCI) 2012 Washington Seminar shed new light on the challenges faced by inland waterways users and their customers, especially as new transportation funding legislation inches forward on Capitol Hill.
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February 8, 2012
As the U.S. Coast Guard ramps up its enforcement of new weight calculations for passengers on the water, the most dramatic changes in high school weight classes in almost 25 years have also taken place this winter. While the Coast Guard changes…
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