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Buzby sworn in as Maritime Administration chief
Retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby was sworn in as the new administrator of…
More documents added to El Faro docket
In its ongoing investigation of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, the NTSB is adding…
NYC Ferry adds new routes, landings designed by McLaren Engineering
After passing its millionth passenger mark in just three months of operation, the NYC Ferry…
GAO report looks at dredging at Lower Mississippi River ports
In late July, the General Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on dredging issues at…
Seacor, Montco establish joint venture for liftboats
Seacor Liftboat Holdings (SLH) and Montco Offshore Inc. have formed a joint venture with a fleet of…
St. Johns completes new landing craft for Bahamas
On July 28, St. Johns Ship Building (SJSB) launched a 190′ landing craft vessel, the Grand Master II,…
Squeeze play: Hudson River steam generator tow timed to tides and bridge clearances
It’s not every day that spectators turn out to watch a barge tow, but Coeymans…
AWO sends Coast Guard wish list for regulatory changes
The American Waterways Operators submitted a lengthy list of recommendations to the Coast Guard for changing…
Horizon delivers first Tier IV tug to McAllister Towing
Horizon Shipbuilding, Bayou La Batre, Ala.,has delivered the 100’x40′ Capt. Brian A. McAllister to McAllister Towing, the…
General Dynamics takes delivery of new shipyard tug
Marine Group Boat Works has completed the new 38’x15’x5’6″ yard tug Blue Fin for General Dynamics’ NASSCO San…
Pacific Power Group to rebuild engines in Coast Guard 87′ boats
Pacific Power Group, Kent, Wash., was recently awarded a sole provider contract from the Coast…
New Corps plan to block Asian carp from Great Lakes
The Corps of Engineers is recommending a $275.3 million combination of an electric barrier, underwater…