AWO presents annual tankering safety award to Arcosa Marine
18 Aug

AWO presents annual tankering safety award to Arcosa Marine

Professional Mariner StaffBrownwater, Tugboats & Towing
(ARLINGTON, Va.) — Last week, the American Waterways Operators' (AWO) Tankering and Barge Operations Subcommittee presented AWO affiliate member Arcosa Marine Products with the subcommittee's second annual safety award. Arcosa received this award for the design and construction of its new ARC-TB-30K (30K clean tank barge), the goal of which is to enhance personnel safety and environmental protection through physical…
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Former MAMA official gets 45-month sentence for credential scheme
17 Aug

Former MAMA official gets 45-month sentence for credential scheme

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training, Maritime News
(NORFOLK, Va.) — A Virginia Beach man was sentenced Monday to 45 months in prison for mail fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to create counterfeit merchant mariner certificates from Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy (MAMA). According to court documents, from July 2016 to December 2019, Lamont Godfrey, 43, of Virginia Beach; Eugene Johnson, 46, of…
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One dead after tour boat capsizes in Texas lake
17 Aug

One dead after tour boat capsizes in Texas lake

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News
(CONROE, Texas) — One man died and another person was injured after a double-deck tour boat capsized during a thunderstorm Saturday night on Lake Conroe, CNN reported. The sternwheeler Lake Conroe Queen capsized at 8:12 p.m with 53 people on board. Officials from several agencies responded to rescue the passengers from the water, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said.…
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Maine Maritime requiring students to be vaccinated for COVID-19
13 Aug

Maine Maritime requiring students to be vaccinated for COVID-19

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training, Maritime News
(CASTINE, Maine) — Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) has announced a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students this fall. Students will be required to complete the vaccination process by Oct. 1. MMA will begin welcoming students back to campus later this month and the college’s faculty and staff are preparing for a busy semester. In addition to a continued focus on academic…
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Crowley chooses Markey hawser winches for all-electric tug
13 Aug

Crowley chooses Markey hawser winches for all-electric tug

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(SEATTLE) — Crowley Maritime has chosen two Markey model DEPC-48 hawser winches to outfit the first all-electric-powered ship-assist tug in the United States. Informed of Crowley’s selection, Markey President Blaine Dempke expressed pride at joining the team building this groundbreaking vessel. “Crowley’s eWolf heralds the era of zero-emissions assist tugs for the maritime industry," Dempke said. "As a one-of-a-kind vessel,…
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SEACOR Power didn’t receive weather warnings due to technical problem
11 Aug

SEACOR Power didn’t receive weather warnings due to technical problem

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News
(NEW ORLEANS) — A U.S. Coast Guard commander testified Monday that a technical problem with the service's Navtex system prevented it from relaying severe thunderstorm and marine warnings during the period on April 13 when the liftboat SEACOR Power capsized off Port Fourchon, La., killing 13 of the 19 people aboard. Cmdr. Vince Taylor said the issue involving Navtex, which…
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Bollinger gets Coast Guard contract for four more FRCs
11 Aug

Bollinger gets Coast Guard contract for four more FRCs

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(LOCKPORT, La.) — The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to award Bollinger Shipyards four additional Sentinel‐class fast response cutters (FRCs). This announcement brings the total number of FRCs awarded to Bollinger to 64 vessels since the program’s inception. To date, the Coast Guard has commissioned 43 FRCs into operational service. “We’re incredibly proud of the work we…
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Nichols delivers second fast ferry to Kitsap Transit
09 Aug

Nichols delivers second fast ferry to Kitsap Transit

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(FREELAND, Wash.) — Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) has delivered the second of two 255-passenger ferries to Kitsap Transit of Bremerton, Wash. Like Enetai, the first-in-class vessel, Commander exceeded design expectations during trials. “They are the Audi A8 of passenger ferries — fast, smooth and quiet,” said Nick Zustiak, director of manufacturing at NBBB. “Customer friendly, modern, reliable ferries is…
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