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08 Feb

NTSB: Tow pilot forgot passing arrangement before collision

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(WASHINGTON) — A towing vessel pilot incorrectly recalling the agreed-upon passing arrangement led to tows colliding last year on the Mississippi River, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. According to the Inland Navigation Rules, when two vessels are meeting or crossing, each vessel shall signal its maneuvering intentions by using the vessel’s whistle or VHF radio. About 20…

08 Feb

Robert Allan Ltd. accepting scholarship applications

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(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship award is open for applications until June 30. The scholarship was created in 1982 by a bequest from the late Robert F. Allan with additional support from his friends and colleagues. Robert Allan Ltd. is now also actively supporting the scholarship through additional contributions and the fund is administered by a…

30 Jan

NOLA Terminal hires manager for flagship facility

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(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal has hired Plaquemines Parish resident Anthony Barrois to serve as terminal manager for its flagship operations facility on the Mississippi River. Located in Plaquemines Parish, NOLA Terminal’s state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for large vessels and accommodating mixed-use terminal and storage operations for a variety of…

26 Jan

Strong enough: Coast Guardsman frees trapped tug duo

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By U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki The sun wasn’t yet up on March 31 at 5:15 a.m., but Chad Rollins was. He had been awake since 4 a.m. lifting weights in the otherwise empty gym at Coast Guard Station Sabine, a spacious complex nestled on the swampy edge of Sabine Pass, Texas. After working and sleeping…

16 Jan

APM Terminals, Plaquemines Port plan new container facility

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(BELLE CHASSE, La.) — The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has announced the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals (APMT) to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the west bank of Plaquemines Parish. APMT is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, a global leader in logistics…

08 Jan

Carpenter new president of American Maritime Partnership

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(WASHINGTON) — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, has announced the election of new leadership for the organization. Jennifer Carpenter takes the helm as president, and, in doing so, becomes the first woman to lead the organization. She is joined by Vice President Sara Fuentes and James Weakley, who will serve the dual role…

21 Dec

ACBL names new senior VP of logistics and network operations

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(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) — American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has appointed Steve Schappell as senior vice president of logistics and network operations. Schappell has served in the role on an interim basis since September. ACBL selected Schappell over several highly qualified external candidates due to his wealth of experience, leadership capabilities and commitment to the company's vision, mission and core values.…

18 Dec

NOLA Terminal names CEO, VP of commercial operations

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(NEW ORLEANS) — NOLA Terminal’s board of directors has named Brian Miles chief executive officer and Allen Newman vice president of commercial operations. NOLA Terminal, the newest state-of-the-art facility along the Mississippi River, will be the first of its kind in the region, allowing access for much larger vessels, up to and including Cape-sized vessels. In the river and logistics…

29 Nov

Wood pellet fires on barges lead to safety alert

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(WASHINGTON) — Over a two-week span, two unmanned and uninspected hopper barges loaded with wood pellets containing binders caught fire while awaiting transport at a Mississippi River fleeting facility. Each fire caused approximately $355,000 in damage, including total cargo loss and significant vessel damage. The ignition source for both fires was spontaneous combustion, which is not common, but also not…

28 Nov

Derelict tugboat sinks at pier in San Juan Islands

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News, UncategorizedSalvage, Tugboats and towing

(SEATTLE) — Crews from Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, Washington Department of Ecology, and the Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) responded to the sinking of the 80-foot vessel El Capitan at West Sound Marina on Orcas Island on Nov. 18. Watch standers at Sector Puget Sound command center received notification Nov. 18 from the West Sound Marina that El Capitan,…