28 Jul

Coast Guard issues guidance on when crew can work on ATB barges

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday issued a policy letter (CG-CVC Policy Letter 16-04) providing guidance on when personnel can "conditionally occupy" the barge unit of an articulated tug-barge (ATB). Under fair weather conditions and other criteria, personnel from the towing vessel can board the barge to perform discretionary, non-navigational tasks. The letter details criteria that must be…
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Texas A&M Galveston grad leads Panama Canal expansion
27 Jul

Texas A&M Galveston grad leads Panama Canal expansion

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Texas A&M University at Galveston: (GALVESTON, Texas) — When it first opened in 1914, the Panama Canal was considered one of mankind’s top engineering achievements. But as thousands of ships have used the canal since then, some much-needed improvements of the waterway were necessary. The $5.2 billion Panama Canal Expansion…
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New Texas A&M boat gets researchers right where they need to go
27 Jul

New Texas A&M boat gets researchers right where they need to go

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Publication > Professional Mariner
As Capt. Steve Brown entered Bolivar Roads at the entrance to Galveston Bay, he opened up the Scania mains, propelling Texas A&M’s new 65-foot research and training vessel up to 22 knots, then demonstrated a very flat turn at speed.  R/V Trident was designed by Fyffe Yachts of Kemah, Texas, and built at Geo Shipyards in New Iberia, La., for…
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Bulker, boxship rescue 46 mariners off coast of Alaska (with VIDEO)
27 Jul

Bulker, boxship rescue 46 mariners off coast of Alaska (with VIDEO)

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (JUNEAU, Alaska) — Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak air crews, along with good Samaritans, responded to 46 crewmembers aboard the fishing vessel Alaska Juris who abandoned ship near Kiska Island, approximately 690 miles west of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, on Tuesday. All 46 crewmembers were transferred to…
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25 Jul

STCW gap closing boosts demand at SUNY Maritime

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College: (THROGGS NECK, N.Y.) — More professional mariners than ever are coming to SUNY Maritime College for training and courses to maintain their credentials and endorsements. The increased enrollment is being seen across the industry as the Dec. 31 deadline approaches to…
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