Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
(by
Joseph Keefe)
on
June 5, 2013
Outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last month announced the members of the National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC). The newly announced Advisory Committee will be comprised of 47 voting members from outside the Department of Transportation.
Posted to Martin Rushmere
(by
Martin Rushmere)
on
November 30, 2012
Union shenanigans at Los Angeles/Long Beach serve up yet another depressing tale of the growing gap in efficiency and dedication between US and foreign ports. Having just toured the Port of Singapore, I can vouch for this firsthand. The best…
Posted to Maritime Musings
(by
Dennis Bryant)
on
September 18, 2012
The brig USS Somers, launched in April 1842, was the second vessel of the United States Navy to bear that name. Like its predecessor, it was named in honor of Lieutenant Richard Somers (1778-1804) who died with his crew when the bomb ketch Intrepid…
Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News
(by
Claudio Paschoa)
on
November 2, 2010
The deepwater scene is in full swing in Brazil, with major projects being developed by various operators and national operator Petrobras. All these projects require a multitude of subsea equipment and subsea services, which accounted for a steady…