New data system improves navigation on upper Hudson
30 Jan

New data system improves navigation on upper Hudson

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — Navigating New York waterways just got a bit easier. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation have announced the establishment of the Hudson River Estuary Physical Oceanographic Real-time System (PORTS). The system delivers real-time oceanographic and meteorological observations that can improve maritime safety and inform coastal resource management in…
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NOAA to provide $54 million to address marine debris
24 Jul

NOAA to provide $54 million to address marine debris

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the availability of up to $54 million across two funding opportunities to address marine debris throughout the coastal and Great Lakes states, territories and Freely Associated States. These funding opportunities allow NOAA to support impactful, large-scale marine debris removal projects, as well as the installation, monitoring and maintenance of…
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NOAA recruiting in San Diego for research ship crew
21 May

NOAA recruiting in San Diego for research ship crew

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(SAN DIEGO) — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine and Aviation Operations will hold two hiring events in San Diego, on June 4 and 6, to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships. NOAA operates a fleet of 15 hydrographic survey, oceanographic research and fisheries survey vessels. NOAA ships operate in the U.S. and around the…
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NOAA to hold mariner hiring events in Mobile, New Orleans
04 Jan

NOAA to hold mariner hiring events in Mobile, New Orleans

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training, ,
(WASHINGTON) — The NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold hiring events in Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans in January to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships. Qualified applicants may receive a tentative job offer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operates a fleet of 15 hydrographic survey, oceanographic research and fisheries survey vessels. NOAA ships…
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NOAA to hold hiring event for research ship jobs
01 Nov

NOAA to hold hiring event for research ship jobs

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(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…
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Shippers hailed for reducing speed to protect whales
26 Apr

Shippers hailed for reducing speed to protect whales

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — Twenty-three shipping companies participated in the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction program in 2022, contributing to cleaner air and a quieter ocean while protecting the aquatic mammals. Companies are recognized for their vessels transiting at 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California region. The program’s Southern California…
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Strong current pins tow to railroad bridge over Tennessee River
02 May

Strong current pins tow to railroad bridge over Tennessee River

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News, , , , , ,
A towboat pushing eight loaded barges up the Tennessee River ran into fast-moving current that stopped the tow’s forward progress and pinned it against a railroad bridge.   The 76-foot Bearcat was passing under the Norfolk Southern railroad bridge at mile 591.5 near Loudon, Tenn., when it encountered trouble at about 0630 on Feb. 21. The tow remained stuck against the span…
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