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A recent tragic example exists of what may happen to vessels that, for whatever the…
In November, the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) held its Rivers Region Meeting at our new…
The atmospheric and oceanic conditions that are conducive to rapid intensification are essentially the same…
In order for the offshore service vessel market to turnaround, overcapacity must be addressed. That…
The Jones Act coastwise sector has “reached a point of equilibrium.” That message was delivered…
Recently, the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) in Cincinnati held an active shooter drill on…
As we enter the final stretch of the Northern Hemisphere’s official hurricane season, I warily…
The obligation of maintenance is triggered when a seaman is disabled while in the service…
The American Waterways Operators is privileged to advocate on behalf of the U.S. tugboat, towboat…
Shipyards and marine-related businesses employ people in a wide variety of jobs. With this comes…