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14 Dec

Crews of four U.S.-flagged vessels honored for heroism

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, safety

(NEW YORK) — The officers and crew of four American-flag vessels were recognized for heroism at sea at the 54th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards hosted by the United Seamen’s Service on Dec. 1. The plaques honored the mariners aboard the following vessels: M/V Midnight Sun, Port of Tacoma Harbor In September 2022, an electrical fire broke…

06 Dec

Fagan cites ‘broken trust’ in Coast Guard, mandates changes

Professional MarinerMaritime NewsLicensing and training, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday published an Accountability and Transparency Review (ATR) report on the service’s workforce culture and organizational climate. The report was accompanied by a memorandum from Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, which directed 33 initial actions to address recommendations in the report. Fagan’s directed actions are designed to ensure that every member of…

05 Dec

United Seamen’s Service honors Barker, Pasha, Vokac

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, Licensing and training, shipping

(NEW YORK) — The United Seamen’s Service (USS) presented its 54th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards on Dec. 1 to Mark Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services; George Pasha IV, president and CEO of The Pasha Group; and Adam Vokac, district and national president of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA). The traditional silver statuette of Christopher…

09 Nov

Coast Guard adjusts planning amid workforce shortage

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

(WASHINGTON) — Coast Guard mission demands are growing while the service faces a significant workforce shortage. The Coast Guard is short nearly 10 percent of the entire enlisted workforce and cannot continue to operate as it has historically with fewer people. To mitigate the workforce challenge risk in a deliberative and strategic fashion, Vice Commandant Adm. Steven Poulin has provided…

07 Nov

Texas Salutes the Coast Guard to be held Nov. 8 in Houston

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(STONINGTON, Conn.) — The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, will hold Texas Salutes the Coast Guard on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Marriott Marquis Houston on 1777 Walker St. The event, which includes a reception and dinner, will begin at 6 p.m. The annual Texas…

01 Nov

NOAA to hold hiring event for research ship jobs

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsJobs, Licensing and training, NOAA

(WASHINGTON) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hold a hiring event in Norfolk, Va., to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships. The event will be held on Nov. 15 at the NOAA Marine Operations Center - Atlantic. NOAA operates a fleet of 15 hydrographic survey, oceanographic research and fisheries survey vessels. NOAA ships operate…

11 Sep

Sobeck takes helm at Military Sealift Command

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(NORFOLK, Va.) — Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer turned over the helm as commander of Military Sealift Command (MSC) to Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck during a change of command and retirement ceremony Friday aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower at Naval Station Norfolk. Hundreds of service members, family and distinguished guests attended the ceremony including U.S. Transportation Command Gen.…

08 Sep

Philly Shipyard delivers first NSMV for SUNY Maritime

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, shipbuilding

(PHILADELPHIA) — Philly Shipyard on Friday delivered Empire State, the first of five new national security multi-mission vessels (NSMVs) for America's state maritime academies. The ship was delivered to the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) and will serve SUNY Maritime College. NSMVs are designed to provide world-class training for America’s future mariners and to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions…

06 Sep

MobileOps, TVIB unveil integration to smooth audit compliance

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

(BELLEVUE, Wash.) — MobileOps, a leading provider of maritime operations software solutions, has unveiled its latest integration with the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB), a Coast Guard-approved third-party organization for Subchapter M compliance. This integration is streamlining compliance management processes and significantly enhancing operational efficiency for maritime businesses. The request to integrate the two systems originated from a customer and…

06 Sep

WISTA USA honors Crowley for corporate diversity

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(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley has been honored for its contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace with the Corporate Diversity Award by the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) USA. Recognized for its efforts to enhance its corporate culture and empower its people through diversity and inclusion programs, Crowley supports its more than 7,000 employees through resources such…