20 Jul

US Customs creates Jones Act enforcement office

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The following is the text of a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): (WASHINGTON) — In order to present a uniformed approach on issues involving the Jones Act, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) has announced the creation of the National Jones Act Division of Enforcement (JADE). The Jones Act is the foundation of…

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20 Jul

SAFETY ALERT: Inspecting life jackets

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20 Jul

Marinette Marine lays keel for 17th littoral combat ship

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The following is the text of a news release from Lockheed Martin: (MARINETTE, Wis.) — The Lockheed Martin-led industry team officially laid the keel for the U.S. Navy’s 17th littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Indianapolis, in a ceremony held Monday at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wis. Ship sponsor Jill Donnelly, the wife of U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly,…

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20 Jul

Judge awards Horizon Lines whistleblower more than $1 million

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(BOSTON) — A federal judge has awarded more than $1 million to a former Horizon Lines master who was relieved of his duties in 2013 after a whistleblowing incident, Splash 24/7 reported. John Loftus was removed from his post after he reported safety concerns on the containership Horizon Trader to the U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping. Loftus…

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20 Jul

AMVER ship rescues Pacific sailor in distress

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (WARRENTON, Ore.) — The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of  a sailor in distress more than 990 miles west of the Columbia River by utilizing the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue system on Tuesday. Responding to the AMVER request, the crew of the 1,098-foot containership Oocl…

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19 Jul

All American delivers another tour boat for LA/Long Beach

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The following is the text of news release from All American Marine Inc. (AAM): (BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine Inc. and Harbor Breeze Cruises have announced the completion and delivery of an aluminum catamaran passenger vessel to operate in the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. The new vessel, M/V La Espada, is a multi-purpose vessel and will provide…

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19 Jul

Foxx names new members to marine advisory panel

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd): (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the appointment of 29 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial transportation firms, ship construction, repair and recycling, trade associations, state and…

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19 Jul

Gunderson adds to Alaska Marine Lines barge fleet

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The following is the text of a news release from Alaska Marine Lines: (SEATTLE) — Alaska Marine Lines celebrated the launch of its newest barge, Skagway Provider, at a ceremony July 7 at Gunderson Marine in Portland, Ore., where the vessel was constructed. The heavy deck cargo barge will make its maiden voyage from Seattle to Southeast Alaska on July…

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18 Jul

Drop in coal sends Lakes cargo lower in June

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The following is the text of a news release from the Lake Carriers Association: (CLEVELAND) – U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 9.65 million tons of cargo in June, a decrease of 6.4 percent compared to a year ago. The June float was also 5 percent below the month’s five-year average. Iron ore cargoes for the steel industry totaled 4.8…

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18 Jul

Canadian union wins suit over permits for foreign seafarers

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The following is the text of a news release from the Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU): (MONTREAL) — The government of Canada has admitted that it illegally issued work permits to 11 foreign crewmembers of the New England, a Marshall Islands flag of convenience oil tanker that engaged in shipping in Canada in July 2015. As a result, the…

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