11 Jan

Coast Guard authorizes closure of Oregon bridge

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (PORTLAND, Ore.) — The Coast Guard has authorized the closure of the Steel Railroad-Highway Bridge through Jan. 18. The bridge, owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad, spans the Willamette River at river mile marker 12.1 will be outfitted with electrical upgrades to the upper and…
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BC Ferries welcomes first dual-fuel ship
11 Jan

BC Ferries welcomes first dual-fuel ship

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from BC Ferries: (VICTORIA, British Columbia) — Salish Orca, the first of three new Salish-class vessels built for BC Ferries, arrived in British Columbia today. The vessel reached B.C. waters this morning after a 50-day 10,440-nautical-mile journey from Gdansk, Poland. After Salish Orca clears Canadian customs and final inspections are complete,…
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11 Jan

New York State Barge Canal designated as National Historic Landmark

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.: (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that after a yearlong push, the New York State Barge Canal has been designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. “The New York State Barge Canal has played a pivotal role in the…
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Seafarers' House delivers 1,460 gifts for Shoebox Christmas
11 Jan

Seafarers' House delivers 1,460 gifts for Shoebox Christmas

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Seafarers' House: (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Thanks to the generosity and hard work of many volunteers, more than 1,460 mariners were the recipients of gift-filled shoe boxes that were delivered aboard more than 80 ships docked at Port Everglades during the holidays. Volunteers and supporters came from a wide range…
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IMB: Sea kidnappings rise in 2016 despite drop in piracy
11 Jan

IMB: Sea kidnappings rise in 2016 despite drop in piracy

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB): (LONDON) — More crew were kidnapped at sea in 2016 than in any of the previous 10 years, despite global piracy reaching its lowest levels since 1998, the ICC International Maritime Bureau’s annual piracy report revealed Tuesday. In its 2016 report, IMB recorded 191 incidents…
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11 Jan

Italian, Singapore shippers select Veson software

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(BOSTON) — Veson Nautical, a leading provider of commercial maritime software and services, has announced that d’Amico Societa di Navigazione S.p.A. and Tata NYK Shipping have selected Veson Nautical’s Integrated Maritime Operations System (IMOS) and Veslink for their commercial operations. Over the past 12 months, 26 maritime organizations across all industry verticals have adopted Veson solutions. Based in Italy, d’Amico…
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Transport Canada approves ACO Marine wastewater systems for Great Lakes
11 Jan

Transport Canada approves ACO Marine wastewater systems for Great Lakes

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(PRAGUE) — ACO Marine has received Transport Canada type approval for its advanced Maripur NF and Clarimar MF wastewater management systems. “We are delighted to have received approval from Transport Canada. Certification delivers added assurance to Canadian shipowners that our technology is completely compliant with Canada’s stringent sewage discharge requirements for vessels operating in the Great Lakes,” said Mark Beavis,…
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10 Jan

MarineCFO releases white paper on maritime cybersecurity

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(HOUMA, La.) — As improvements to communication technologies, sensors and vessel electronics continue to progress, operators are more motivated than ever to provide reliable communication solutions to their fleet. The wide range of options and variables involved in creating a “connected vessel” can be overwhelming, and these options vary dramatically in costs, reliability, capability and security.  While increased connectivity can…
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