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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…
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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…
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
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John McLaurin)
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November 17, 2017
Thanksgiving marks the start of serious shopping for the holiday season.Black Friday, Cyber Monday and deep discounts will motivate tens of millions of American's to purchase presents for friends, loved ones and colleagues.And of those millions upon millions of American consumers…
Posted to The Hiring Process
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Thomas Montgomery)
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November 15, 2017
By Vicki MorganOne of the first things a company must do when it makes a new position is to establish hiring criteria. But before you can establish who you’re going to consider for hire, you should understand the tasks associated with the job.
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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November 14, 2017
MarTID – the Maritime Training Insights Database – a historic initiative to study global maritime training practices, has officially been launched.Launched just last week, the Maritime Training Insights Database (MarTID) is an initiative of The World Maritime University…
Posted to GE's Marine Solutions
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Andy McKeran)
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November 6, 2017
Digital technologies are dramatically impacting almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives—enabling businesses and individuals to freely communicate, share critical information and do things more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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October 28, 2017
As of Wednesday morning at Lock 52 near Brookport, Illinois, traffic was moving but still encountering massive delays. That morning, the U.S. Army Corps of engineers had locked 15 vessels in the previous 24 hours with an average delay of 65.29 hours.
Posted to U.S. West Coast Trade
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John McLaurin)
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October 17, 2017
Everyone who touches or relies on freight for a job in Southern California will be impacted by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).Its impact will be transformative. Given the CAAP’s long-reach, the question…
Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe
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Joseph Keefe)
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October 4, 2017
Long Beach, CA: The 106th Annual convention of the American Association of Port authorities kicked off in style on Sunday night with a gala reception in this vibrant port city, and two days later, the convention continues on with quality industry briefings and of course…
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