Coast Guard awards contract to update credentialing program
17 Sep

Coast Guard awards contract to update credentialing program

Rich MillerLicensing & Training
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a blanket purchase agreement to Stealth Solutions Inc. to modernize the service’s Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) information technology system and support revitalization of the maritime workforce and industry. The MCP is essential to vetting and denying criminals access to critical maritime infrastructure and supporting the Marine Transportation System (MTS). The National Maritime…
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CSA recognizes 57 Crowley vessels for safety
14 Jul

CSA recognizes 57 Crowley vessels for safety

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 57 Crowley-owned or -managed vessels with its Jones F. Devlin Safety Award, honoring the achievements and hard work of crews that together completed a total of 478 years without a lost time injury. The Jones F. Devlin Safety Award honors the exceptional commitment of people and companies responsible…
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Boxship aground off Newfoundland cannot safely be refloated
28 Feb

Boxship aground off Newfoundland cannot safely be refloated

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(WILD COVE, Newfoundland and Labrador) — Almost two weeks after running aground on the coast of Newfoundland, the containership MSC Baltic III remains firmly settled on the seabed, with salvage operations hampered by bad weather as authorities consider building a road to access the ship, World Cargo News reported. The 2,478-TEU vessel, which ran aground near Wild Cove on Feb.…
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Staten Island Ferry, NYC Ferry trialing renewable diesel
25 Oct

Staten Island Ferry, NYC Ferry trialing renewable diesel

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(NEW YORK) — Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel. Renewable diesel reduces carbon emissions by 60 percent or more and its use in the ferries will help nearly 30 million annual riders navigate the city’s waterways in a more sustainable way. NYC Ferry will…
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San Francisco taps Moose Boats for new response vessel
08 Aug

San Francisco taps Moose Boats for new response vessel

Rich MillerMaritime News
(VALLEJO, Calif.) — Moose Boats has secured a contract with the City and County of San Francisco to build an M1-46 fireboat to service the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The boat will be operated by the San Francisco Fire Department’s Airport Division. According to San Francisco Fire, “The Airport Division is responsible for providing fire protection, fire prevention, code…
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Coast Guard honors mariners for Golden Ray response
28 Nov

Coast Guard honors mariners for Golden Ray response

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(BRUNSWICK, Ga.) — The U.S. Coast Guard presented public service awards Monday to maritime partners for their commendable actions during the capsizing of the motor vessel Golden Ray and subsequent response. The public service awards recognized each individual’s actions that resulted in the preservation of life and mitigation of environmental hazards and economic impacts during the Golden Ray capsizing and…
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MarAd advisory: Hostilities in Eastern Mediterranean
27 Oct

MarAd advisory: Hostilities in Eastern Mediterranean

Rich MillerMaritime News,
The following advisory was issued Thursday by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd): (WASHINGTON) — In light of current tensions and hostilities in the Eastern Mediterranean, there is an increased risk to commercial vessels operating in the region. Vessels operating in the Eastern Mediterranean are advised to exercise caution; conduct a risk assessment; review security measures; review current NATO Shipping Center…
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Shippers join relief effort for fire-ravaged Maui town
12 Aug

Shippers join relief effort for fire-ravaged Maui town

Rich MillerMaritime News, Uncategorized,
(KAHULUI, Maui) — Cargo carriers are prioritizing relief shipments to Maui after wildfires devastated the town of Lahaina earlier this week, leaving thousands homeless. The Port of Kahului is fully operational, according to a report by Supply Chain Dive, and inter-island freight and transport company Young Brothers noted in an Aug. 9 operations update that it is focusing its efforts…
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