Licensing and training – Professional Mariner

01 Nov

Coast Guard Academy faces nine more sex assault complaints

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training

(WASHINGTON) — Another nine former cadets of the Coast Guard Academy are seeking $10 million each from the service, claiming officials condoned and concealed the sexual assault and harassment of students, which knowingly placed them and others in danger, according to legal documents filed Wednesday. They join 13 other former cadets who filed similar claims last month, all describing sexual…

31 Oct

T&T Salvage, San Jacinto College among NAMEPA award winners

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsEnvironment, Licensing and training

(WESTON, Conn.) — The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) recently concluded its 2024 Conference and Annual General Meeting, bringing together maritime leaders for a day of insightful discussions and collaboration. The group also presented its annual Marine Environment Protection Awards. The event opened with a reflection on risk by Joe Hughes, chairman of NAMEPA and the Shipowners Claims…

21 Oct

Owner of unlicensed charter guilty in fatal Hudson River capsizing

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty NewsLicensing and training, U.S. Coast Guard

(NEW YORK) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty in connection with the deaths of a 7-year-old boy and a 48-year-old woman after the man's powerboat, which had paying customers on board, capsized in the Hudson River in July 2022. Richard Cruz, 32, of Elizabeth, N.J., pleaded guilty to one count of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer…

17 Oct

WISTA marks 50 years, calls for more diversity in shipping

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, shipping

(NEW YORK) — WISTA International AGM and Conference 2024, which took place Oct. 9-11 in Limassol, Cyprus, marked the association’s 50th anniversary with a memorable program, three new national associations, the announcement of a new equity fund and a broadening of objectives. Bringing together over 350 delegates from all sectors of maritime, trading and logistics, the event was notable for…

17 Oct

Bulker escapes ‘potentially disastrous’ weather off Alaska

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, U.S. Coast Guard

(JUNEAU, Alaska) — The bulk carrier Pan Viva departed Dutch Harbor on Monday night en route its intended destination in Kalama, Wash., after being beset by heavy weather. The U.S. Coast Guard unified command managing the incident has stood down and all response operations have been completed. “This potentially disastrous situation was avoided thanks to early notification by the Pan…

10 Oct

ABS to set up industry innovation center for MarAd

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(WASHINGTON) — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) recently selected the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation as its secretariat. Support for the congressionally authorized center comes from MarAd’s Office of Environment and Innovation through the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program. The center will promote the study, research, development, assessment and…

02 Oct

ABS, Port Houston, Moran among NAMEPA award winners

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsEnvironment, Licensing and training, Tugboats and towing

(WESTON, Conn.) — The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has announced the winners of its 2024 Marine Environment Protection Awards, recognizing exemplary contributions to marine environmental stewardship. The 2024 award winners include: • Maritime Industry Award to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its leadership in promoting environmental responsibility within the maritime industry. • Port Award to…

30 Sep

Philly Shipyard delivers new Mass. Maritime training vessel

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, shipbuilding

(PHILADELPHIA) — Philly Shipyard on Thursday delivered Patriot State, the second of five new purpose-built training vessels for America’s state maritime academies. The new national security multi-mission vessels (NSMVs) were designed to provide world-class training for America’s future mariners and to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in times of need. Patriot State will serve Massachusetts Maritime Academy. “We…

24 Sep

AWO honors two Crowley tug crews for heroism

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & TowingLicensing and training, safety

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley mariners have been recognized by the American Waterways Operators (AWO) with the Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award for helping rescue people in distress on the water in 2024. In April, mariners aboard the tugboat Guard worked quickly to rescue a man who was knocked overboard from a sailboat off Anacortes, Wash. In another…

10 Sep

TOTE, Philly Shipyard christen nation’s second NSMV

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, shipbuilding

(PHILADELPHIA) — TOTE Services and Philly Shipyard on Monday christened the second of five national security multi-mission vessels (NSMVs), Patriot State, with the secretary of transportation, the secretary of the Navy, and other officials on hand to celebrate this milestone for U.S. maritime. The NSMV program marks a new era in vessel construction in the United States. These next-generation ships…