Posted to Murray Goldberg's Blog
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Murray Goldberg)
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April 30, 2018
In safety-critical environments such as the maritime industry, it is of utmost importance that an organization can ensure crew competence. And while there are many factors to an individual’s ability to carry out their job properly (such as their knowledge and behavior)…
Posted to Richard Eberhardt's Blog
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Richard Eberhardt)
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April 19, 2018
The U.S. Coast Guard honored Capt. Joachim Wedekind for 30 years of service in the all-volunteer Auxiliary at the USCG Auxiliary Change of Command held in New Orleans January 13, 2018. Included in the recognition were letters of appreciation from RADM Paul F.
Posted to Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby's Blog
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Mark Buzby)
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April 12, 2018
The white cabin over blue hull paint scheme is a telltale sign that the 41’ Utility Boat plying the waters off Kings Point belongs to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). But the real giveaway is the group of crewmen sporting navy…
Posted to Buying Bunkers
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Ishaan Hemnani)
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April 9, 2018
It’s no secret – shipping is going through a tough time. And in tough times, owners need to do everything they can to help the bottom line. The industry has been rife with consolidations, bankruptcies, acquisitions and downsizing. But what else…
Posted to Shipbuilding and Offshore Software
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Denis Morais)
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April 6, 2018
A common strategy that is being implemented throughout our industry is to have a Digital Twin (Ship). However, many companies are falling into the trap of using their digital strategy to only improve the way they are working today. This focus on “cost cutting” is not optimal…
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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April 4, 2018
“There is a certain irony in a state creating a monopoly, and then subsidizing the cost of the monopoly in order to stay competitive.” Portland, Oregon is about as far away from Galveston, Texas as you can get. That’s in terms of geography, and okay, politics, too.
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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March 29, 2018
Maritime asks and Washington delivers funding for myriad maritime projects, newbuilds and infrastructure renewals. There is something for everyone in the FY ’18 Omnibus.The recent signing of the FY ’18 Omnibus Funding Bill contained a raft of good news for the domestic waterfront…
Posted to Murray Goldberg's Blog
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Murray Goldberg)
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March 27, 2018
Earlier this month I was fortunate to be invited to take part in a panel at the 2018 Seatrade Cruise Global Safety & Security Symposium. The topic being Crew Navigation and Safety Training, I was joined by Captain Bill Anderson (Director of the Pacific Maritime Institute and NSAP…
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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March 6, 2018
A more robustly funded U.S. Coast Guard forges ahead in a new climate, ready to tackle additional challenges.On March 1st, and as it turned out, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opening its doors for business in Washington, DC, the U.S.
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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March 1, 2018
WCI’s Michael Toohey outlines the challenges ahead for U.S. inland river stakeholders. Washington, DC: At the National Press Club on Tuesday morning, Waterways Council President and CEO Michael Toohey provided a stark view of the task ahead…
Posted to The Hiring Process
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Thomas Montgomery)
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February 26, 2018
By Vicki Morgan and Thomas MontgomeryApplications are often the first impression most applicants have about your company. A well-constructed and comprehensive application not only provides you with the needed information to determine if the applicant is qualified…
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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February 11, 2018
It is a dangerous world out there. Because of it, and no matter how far removed I may find myself from a former life at sea, I still retain a fierce loyalty and certain sympathies to anyone to goes to sea to make a living – to include the Navy…
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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February 1, 2018
This week’s PVA Annual Convention brought together an enthusiastic group of passenger vessel and ferry stakeholders. The robust turnout bodes well for this sector, and the broader OEM and service providers who keep it humming along.Savannah…
Posted to Shipbuilding and Offshore Software
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Denis Morais)
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January 19, 2018
We have heard the term “digital twin” being used more frequently throughout the literature we read or even at conferences we attend. I have also written several blog posts about the benefits of the digital twin as well as Achieving the Digital Twin.
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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January 9, 2018
Trouble in Paradise: the Venezuela crisis deepensAs we plow on into the New Year amidst a reasonable level of optimism when it comes to the global energy situation, it can also be said that there is likely no sadder story coming out of 2017 than the rapidly deteriorating situation in Venezuela.
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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December 8, 2017
The environment for licensed mariners – especially the unlimited tonnage kind – is becoming especially ‘iffy.’ We’ve seen this movie before – this time it is different, more complicated and far more serious.On my way home from a trade event…
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