The U.S. Department of Transportations (DOT) Deputy Maritime Administrator Paul Chip Jaenichen visited the Port of New Orleans to tour the site.The site of planned infrastructure improvements was made possible through a US$16.7 million…
The United States will join partners from over 85 countries, international organizations, & the private sector at the United Nations in New York on 1st May, 2013.The Contact Group is a growing diplomatic effort that is taking action against…
On April 10, 2013 the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) hosted a roundtable discussion between 35 representatives from member companies; the Honorable Sean Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development & acquisition (ASN RD&A)…
The FY 2014 President's Budget Request for the National Ocean Service (NOS) amounts to $529.2M.The National Ocean Service (NOS) observes, measures, assesses and manages coastal, ocean and Great Lakes areas and provides science-based services to inform decision making…
The Coast Guard is responding to a report of a barge explosion on the ship channel in Mobile Bay Wednesday. Coast Guard Sector Mobile watchstanders received the initial notification at 8:40 p.m. reporting the barge explosion between the…
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Andrew Pocock, voices concern over increasing insecurity in the area, urges action.The diplomat made his remarks at the West African Maritime Security and Development Conference in Lagos, adding…
USA Maritime, a coalition of ship owning companies, maritime labor organizations & maritime trade associations states its position.USA Maritime Chairman James L. Henry corrects reports about the efficacy of the U.S. Merchant Marine in delivering U…
Two congress members seek review of sexual assault, harassment prevention policies, & reporting procedures at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform…
Mark Brownrigg, Director-General of the UK Chamber of Shipping on the European Parliament rejection of proposals for a levy on ship recycling:'The UK Chamber of Shipping looks forward to significant improvements of social and environmental…
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp testifies before two U.S. House of Representatives sub-committees on the USCG Fiscal Year 2014 budget request.At both hearings the Commandant led his opening statement with a message of condolence to the victims of the terrorism attack in Boston…
The Obama Administration releases its final plan for translating the National Ocean Policy into on-the-ground actions to benefit the American people. With significant public input from a wide spectrum of individuals and interests, the final…
Peter Stephaich, Chairman of Campbell Transportation Company in Pittsburgh, PA, and Executive Committee member of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI), testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Water Resources and Environment…
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) presented its inaugural “SCA Maritime Leadership Award” to shipbuilding and repair advocate, Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R) from Virginia’s Fourth District.The award was presented Thursday, April 11…
The U.S. Coast Guard announced the acceptance of nine ballast water treatment systems today as Alternate Management Systems (AMS) in compliance with the service’s March 2012 final rule for Standards for Living Organisms in Ships’ Ballast Water Discharged (SLOSBWD) in U…
The U.S. Maritime Administration invites small shipyards to apply for a share of $9.45 million in federal funding to help enhance their efficiency & competitiveness. The grants are available for capital and related improvement projects that foster efficiency and competitive operations…
