CSA recognizes Crowley vessels, crews for environmental achievement
19 Dec

CSA recognizes Crowley vessels, crews for environmental achievement

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(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 85 Crowley vessels and their crews for a cumulative 782 years of safe environmental practices and operations. The Environmental Achievement Awards, presented annually by the CSA, commend vessels and mariners that demonstrate an outstanding safety record with no reportable spills, no U.S. Coast Guard environmental citations or other…
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NOLA Terminal names CEO, VP of commercial operations
18 Dec

NOLA Terminal names CEO, VP of commercial operations

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(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal’s board of directors has named Brian Miles chief executive officer and Allen Newman vice president of commercial operations. NOLA Terminal, the newest state-of-the-art facility along the Mississippi River, will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for much larger vessels, up to and including Cape-sized vessels. In the river and logistics…
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BHGI promotes senior naval architect to engineering manager
14 Dec

BHGI promotes senior naval architect to engineering manager

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(BRISTOL, R.I.) — Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) has promoted a key member of the firm’s team, Daniel Eling, to engineering manager. Eling, a senior naval architect with six years of experience at the firm, was promoted following his successful project management. He holds a bachelor of science degree in ocean engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He…
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Wartsila adds four engines to methanol portfolio
06 Dec

Wartsila adds four engines to methanol portfolio

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(HELSINKI) — Technology group Wartsila is introducing another four methanol engines to its marine propulsion portfolio, setting a new industry benchmark with the broadest selection of methanol engines currently on the market. In addition to the Wartsila 32 methanol engine launched last year, the company has added the new Wartsila 20, Wartsila 31, Wartsila 46F and Wartsila 46TS to its…
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United Seamen’s Service honors Barker, Pasha, Vokac
05 Dec

United Seamen’s Service honors Barker, Pasha, Vokac

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(NEW YORK) — The United Seamen’s Service (USS) presented its 54th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards on Dec. 1 to Mark Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services; George Pasha IV, president and CEO of The Pasha Group; and Adam Vokac, district and national president of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA). The traditional silver statuette of Christopher…
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Vigor Marine, Detyens win contracts for T-AO work
29 Nov

Vigor Marine, Detyens win contracts for T-AO work

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(WASHINGTON) — Vigor Marine of Portland, Ore., and Detyens Shipyards of North Charleston, S.C., have each been awarded contracts by Military Sealift Command (MSC) for work on U.S. fleet replenishment oilers (T-AOs). Vigor Marine was awarded a $24,215,951 firm-fixed-price contract for work on USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). The contract includes a base period and five options that, if…
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CMA names Michael Tusiani as commodore for 2024
29 Nov

CMA names Michael Tusiani as commodore for 2024

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(STAMFORD, Conn.) — Michael Tusiani has been named the recipient of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore Award for 2024. Tusiani has earned his place among esteemed leaders in the maritime industry, joining a select group of influential figures to receive the CMA Commodore Award. The traditional "passing of the hat" will take place during the Commodore Gala Dinner on…
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Elliott Bay Design Group unveils brand transformation
27 Nov

Elliott Bay Design Group unveils brand transformation

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(SEATTLE) — Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), a prominent marine engineering and naval architecture firm, is revealing a refreshed brand identity at this year's International WorkBoat Show, set to take place Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec. 1 in New Orleans. EBDG's rebranding effort encompasses a complete transformation, featuring a new logo, brand colors, a purpose-driven mission, and a set…
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BHGI to design new ferry for Casco Bay Lines
14 Nov

BHGI to design new ferry for Casco Bay Lines

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(BRISTOL, R.I.) — Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) has been selected by Casco Bay Lines (CBL) of Portland, Maine, to provide naval architecture and marine engineering services for the evaluation and design of a new Subchapter K passenger/vehicle ferry that will be operated year-round. The new vessel will replace M/V Maquoit II. BHGI will be responsible for developing a preliminary…
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