ABS awards approval in principle for onboard carbon capture system
12 Mar

ABS awards approval in principle for onboard carbon capture system

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(ROTTERDAM, Netherlands) — The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle (AIP) to Value Maritime for its carbon capture system on seagoing vessels. The Filtree system – a prefabricated gas cleaning system that filters sulfur and 99 percent of particulate matter – includes a carbon capture module that captures the CO2 on board in a battery container.…
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Coast Guard Foundation launches new logo, brand
01 Mar

Coast Guard Foundation launches new logo, brand

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(STONINGTON, Conn.) — The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the U.S. Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, has launched a new logo and brand to better reflect the organization’s mission and future vision. The new look is on display across Coast Guard Foundation digital properties and will be featured at events throughout…
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MetalCraft’s Bill Connor inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
22 Feb

MetalCraft’s Bill Connor inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame

Rich MillerIndustry News
(KINGSTON, Ontario and WATERTOWN, N.Y.) — The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced the induction of Bill Connor, president of MetalCraft Marine and Stanley Boats, into the group's Hall of Fame at its annual State of the Industry Breakfast on Wednesday in Toronto. Established in 1998, the NMMA Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals whose names and deeds are…
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SIU’s Sacco retires, Heindel takes helm as union president
14 Feb

SIU’s Sacco retires, Heindel takes helm as union president

Rich MillerIndustry News
(CAMP SPRINGS, Md.) — Following unanimous approval of the Seafarers International Union (SIU) executive board, David Heindel became the union’s fourth president effective Feb. 14. The board convened Feb. 13 near Orlando, Fla. SIU President Michael Sacco announced his retirement and then nominated Heindel (who has served as the union’s secretary-treasurer since 1997) as his successor. SIU Executive Vice President…
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Glosten leads design team for new Australian research vessel
14 Feb

Glosten leads design team for new Australian research vessel

Rich MillerIndustry News
(TOWNSVILLE, Queensland, Australia) — The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has selected Seattle-based Glosten and One2three Naval Architects to design its new state-of-the-art research vessel. The Glosten-led team includes One2three from Sydney and Maritime Survey Australia (MSA) from Melbourne. The new vessel will be bigger and more capable than its predecessor, with a larger working deck, room for more…
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Coast Guard Foundation names 12 new trustees
13 Feb

Coast Guard Foundation names 12 new trustees

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(STONINGTON, Conn.) — Twelve new trustees have joined the board of the Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the U.S. Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families. The additions bring the total number of active trustees and directors to 80. Jeremiah “Jay” Ana, Charles “Skip” Bowen, Christopher Chandor, Naresh Copeland, Steven Jowett, Christian Lee,…
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WCI presents Leadership Service Award to Sam Graves
10 Feb

WCI presents Leadership Service Award to Sam Graves

Rich MillerIndustry News,
(WASHINGTON) — Chairman Sam Graves has received the Waterways Council Inc.'s (WCI) 20th annual Leadership Service Award for his steadfast, continued leadership on inland waterways and port issues. As a former small businessman and sixth-generation family farmer, Graves – also a U.S. representative in Washington – well understands the importance of the inland waterways system in the transport of America’s…
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Crowley moves ahead on potential Port Fourchon wind terminal deal
08 Feb

Crowley moves ahead on potential Port Fourchon wind terminal deal

Rich MillerIndustry News
(PORT FOURCHON, La.) ­— Crowley has reached a right of first refusal agreement to potentially lease and develop an offshore wind terminal in Port Fourchon. The agreement came during Wednesday’s meeting of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) in Cut Off, La. The more than 40-acre site, encompassing over 2,200 linear feet of prime waterfront property, is expected to become…
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Icom showcasing new VHF black box at Miami boat show
06 Feb

Icom showcasing new VHF black box at Miami boat show

Rich MillerIndustry News
(KIRKLAND, Wash.) – The world’s largest boat and yacht show is back. The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will be held Feb. 15-19. Show events and attractions will be located on land at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) and Pride Park, and on the water at Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and IGY Yacht…
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