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2013 state of the Coast Guard Address

5/23/2013

2013 state of the Coast Guard address Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp delivered the 2013 State of the Coast Guard Address at the National War College’s Lincoln Auditorium at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27, 2013.     Continued »

 

Marinette awarded four more Coast Guard RB-Ms

5/23/2013

Marinette Marine Corp. has been awarded an additional four Response Boat – Mediums (RB-Ms) by the U.S. Coast Guard.   Continued »

 
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American Queen buys Empress of the North

5/22/2013

The American Queen Steamboat Co. has purchased the 223-passenger Empress of the North from the Maritime Administration.   Continued »

 
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WorkBoat visits Signal Ship Repair

5/21/2013

Technical Editor Bruce Buls spoke with Signal Ship Repair's senior vice president and general manager Bob Beckmann recently. The two discussed the Mobile, Ala.-based repair yard's mix of domestic and international clients.   Continued »

 
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Hercules to sell most of its inland barge rigs

5/21/2013

Hercules Offshore will sell the bulk of its inland barge rig fleet and concentrate on its core jackup rig and liftboat business.   Continued »

 

Texas terminal approved for non-FTA LNG exports

5/21/2013

The Energy Department Friday conditionally authorized Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P. and FLNG Liquefaction, LLC (Freeport) to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement with the U.S.   Continued »

 
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LEEVAC to build two 302' MPSVs for Hornbeck

5/20/2013

LEEVAC Shipyards announced today that it has signed contracts with Hornbeck Offshore Services to build two 302' MPSVs.   Continued »

 
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Product News - Reusable Oil Filter Technology Cuts Costs, Meets EPA and IMO Regulations

5/17/2013

Product News - Reusable Oil Filter Technology Cuts Costs, Meets EPA and IMO Regulations Del Williams With ship fleets facing spiraling fuel prices and new tougher environmental regulations from the EPA and IMO, fleet managers have had to look for new technology to control costs and emissions.  One of the m   Continued »

 

WRDA passes Senate, House up next

5/16/2013

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) made it through the Senate, but what will the House of Representatives do?   Continued »

 
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Good times at Seattle Maritime Festival

5/16/2013

Good times at Seattle Maritime Festival Last week's Seattle Maritime Festival featured lots of activities for public involvement and education. Here are some highlights from KIRO television in Seattle.      Continued »

 
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WorkBoat Compensation Survey 2013
WorkBoat's new survey about who makes how much money in the workboat industry and a whole lot more. Author: Ken Hocke
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Congress hits DHS on TWIC readers
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June 17, 2013
Spilling oil can ruin your day
There is no amount of oil that’s OK to spill. A simple drop of oil that causes sheen on the water is a pollution incident. You and your company can be held directly and personally liable. Author: Capt. Peter Squicciarini
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Deckhands: How important are they?
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Putting the oil spill behind us
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A Tugboat Captain Who Loved His Women Crew
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