AMP president: Support in Washington for Jones Act ‘never higher’
24 Feb

AMP president: Support in Washington for Jones Act ‘never higher’

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding, ,
(WASHINGTON) — Newly elected American Maritime Partnership (AMP) President Ku'uhaku Park on Thursday provided closing remarks on day one of the Capital Link Jones Act & U.S. Flag Shipping Forum. “I’m happy to report that overall support for the Jones Act in Congress and the administration has never been higher than it is today," Park said. "An overwhelming majority of…
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Master Marine delivers fourth pushboat in series to Plimsoll
15 Feb

Master Marine delivers fourth pushboat in series to Plimsoll

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towing,
(LAPLACE, La.) — Master Marine Inc. has delivered the 67-by-28-foot Steel Skipper to Plimsoll Marine, the fourth pushboat that the builder is scheduled to deliver to the operator. All four were designed by Entech Designs LLC and are fully compliant with all U.S. Coast Guard regulatory requirements. “Plimsoll Marine strives to provide the Lower Mississippi River with premier pushboat services…
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American Maritime Partnership announces new leadership team
09 Feb

American Maritime Partnership announces new leadership team

Rich MillerIndustry News
(WASHINGTON) — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, has announced the election of new leadership for the organization. Ku’uhaku Park takes the helm as president, and he is joined by a new vice president, Jennifer Carpenter. Sara Fuentes will serve dual roles as secretary and treasurer. Elected officers will hold their positions for a…
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Blakeley delivers pushboat Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine
31 Jan

Blakeley delivers pushboat Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towing,
(MOBILE, Ala.) — Blakeley BoatWorks recently completed construction of M/V Green Wave, an advanced Subchapter M inland pushboat. Owned by Plimsoll Marine, the vessel will operate within the Cooper Consolidated fleeting footprint, the largest fleeting footprint on the Lower Mississippi River. All three companies are part of the Cooper Group of Companies. Designed by Farrell and Norton and built by…
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Poor communication between bridge operator, tow cited in Louisiana collision
28 Jan

Poor communication between bridge operator, tow cited in Louisiana collision

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(WASHINGTON) — Poor communication led to a tow striking a railway swing bridge near Slidell, La., the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in Marine Investigation Report 22/01 released Thursday. On Jan. 12, 2021, an empty hopper barge being pushed by the towing vessel Robert Cenac struck the CSX Rigolets railway swing bridge while it was opening. The bridge sustained…
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Army Corps details $2.2 billion in new spending on inland waterways
19 Jan

Army Corps details $2.2 billion in new spending on inland waterways

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its spending plans outlining the specific inland waterways projects that were allocated funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, the spending plans will fund the following inland navigation construction projects at $2.22 billion: • Kentucky Lock (Tennessee River): $465.49 million (funded to completion) • Montgomery Lock (Ohio…
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Chesapeake to build fleet of 12 catamarans for American Cruise Lines
18 Jan

Chesapeake to build fleet of 12 catamarans for American Cruise Lines

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding,
(GUILFORD, Conn.) — American Cruise Lines has revealed details of Project Blue, a new fleet of go-anywhere ships for the U.S. market. The company announced plans for 12 identical sister ships that will more than double the nation’s current capacity for domestic coastal cruises. Featuring an innovative hybrid catamaran design, these boats will have unprecedented near-shore operating versatility, according to…
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Main Iron Works delivers z-drive Capt. Joseph Bisso
11 Jan

Main Iron Works delivers z-drive Capt. Joseph Bisso

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towing,
(HOUMA, La.) — Main Iron Works has delivered another azimuthing stern drive (ASD) tugboat to Bisso Towboat Co. The 6,008-hp Capt. Joseph Bisso is the company’s fifth new delivery in the past seven years. It was built to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter M rules, and already received its certificate of inspection. The 100-by-38-foot tugboat is driven by twin Caterpillar 3516E…
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