Crowley receives Coast Guard honor for environment, safety
27 May

Crowley receives Coast Guard honor for environment, safety

Rich MillerIndustry News
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) – Crowley has been awarded the Rear Adm. William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Protection Award for Excellence, the U.S. Coast Guard’s most prestigious merchant marine honor, for the global shipping and logistics company’s commitment to safety and sustainability while exceeding essential standards for operations. Crowley received the Osprey designation, the Benkert Award program’s highest distinction. Capt. Cole Cosgrove,…
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Engineer pleads guilty to dumping oil off New Orleans
27 May

Engineer pleads guilty to dumping oil off New Orleans

Rich MillerMaritime News
(NEW ORLEANS) — The chief engineer of a foreign-flagged vessel pleaded guilty on May 18 to two felony counts for deliberately discharging approximately 10,000 gallons of oil-contaminated bilge water overboard in U.S. waters off the coast of New Orleans last year and then trying to obstruct the U.S. Coast Guard’s investigation of the spill. The illegal conduct was first reported…
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NMC reports surge in mariner credential applications
23 May

NMC reports surge in mariner credential applications

Rich MillerLicensing & Training
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has experienced a significant surge in application submissions for merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) over the past several months. NMC staff are taking prompt action to process these applications, along with any previously pending applications, as quickly as possible. As it continues to strive to meet customer needs, the NMC again highly recommends…
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Multiple fireboats respond as barge burns in Delaware River
23 May

Multiple fireboats respond as barge burns in Delaware River

Rich MillerCasualty News
(BOWERS, Del.) — The fire on a barge in the Delaware Bay was extinguished Tuesday, and Northstar Environmental and Marine Services has been contracted to assess the integrity of the vessel and manage salvage operations. A unified command consisting of representatives from Eastern Metal Recycling, New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management, New Jersey Department…
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SCA hails female leaders on National Maritime Day
20 May

SCA hails female leaders on National Maritime Day

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding,
(WASHINGTON) — Following President Biden’s proclamation for National Maritime Day, the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) on Friday released the following statement in recognition of the proclamation and recognized the historic confirmations of the first two female admirals to lead the U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Administration (MarAd): “National Maritime Day allows our nation to take a moment to salute…
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Bulker crewman injured in electrical incident near New Orleans
20 May

Bulker crewman injured in electrical incident near New Orleans

Rich MillerCasualty News
(NEW ORLEANS) — The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a 28-year-old male crewmember Tuesday from a bulk carrier near New Orleans. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watch standers received notification by personnel aboard the bulk carrier UBC Stavanger that a crewmember was reportedly experiencing pain from an electrical incident that had occurred. Watch standers then coordinated a Coast Guard Air Station…
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Safety alert: Preventing marine fuel contamination
19 May

Safety alert: Preventing marine fuel contamination

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — A towing vessel operating in a pushing-ahead configuration experienced a loss of all propulsion while operating on the Mississippi River. The loss of propulsion occurred approximately three hours after getting underway and about 3.5 hours after receiving fuel from a shoreside facility. Fortunately, there was no significant damage to the vessel, nor injuries to crewmembers because of this…
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Spring brings mixed bag for Great Lakes shipping
17 May

Spring brings mixed bag for Great Lakes shipping

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(OTTAWA, Ontario) — U.S. Great Lakes ports reported mixed results for the start of the spring shipping season, with gains and losses heavily tied to global trading conditions and Lake Superior icebreaking resources. U.S. grain exports, steel imports, road salt and containerized goods were strong performers. “Inadequate icebreaking resources in Lake Superior had a major impact on cargo shipments out…
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Coast Guard commissions 48th fast response cutter
12 May

Coast Guard commissions 48th fast response cutter

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding,
(ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.) — The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned the 48th Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC), Pablo Valent (WPC 1148), into service at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg on Wednesday. Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, commanding officer of the Coast Guard 7th District, presided over the ceremony. Cecilia Guillot, Valent’s great-niece, is the ship's sponsor. The cutter’s namesake Pablo Valent was…
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