Quebec yard to build JMS-designed research vessel

Quebec yard to build JMS-designed research vessel

The following is the text of a news release from JMS Naval Architects: (MYSTIC, Conn.) — The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) of Gloucester Point, Va., has awarded a contract to Meridien Maritime Reparation of Matane, Quebec, to construct a 93-foot research vessel. JMS Naval Architects designed the research vessel to replace VIMS’s current vessel, the R/V Bay Eagle.…
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Coast Guard approves Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau as TPO

(HOUSTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) has approved the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) as a third-party organization (TPO) in accordance with 46 CFR Part 139. As a TPO, TVIB is approved to perform the following functions for towing vessel operators: conduct audits of a towing safety management system (TSMS), and the vessels…
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John Parrott completes CEO transition at Foss

(SEATTLE) — John Parrott assumed the role of president and CEO of Foss Maritime on Jan. 1 after successfully completing a four-month transition announced last July. Parrott joined Foss in January 2016 as chief operating officer; in August he assumed the role of president from retiring President and CEO Paul Stevens. "We're fortunate to have such experienced maritime professionals and…
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MITAGS offers seminar on LNG cargo operations

The following is the text of a news release by the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies/Pacific Maritime Institute (MITAGS/PMI): (LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md.) — MITAGS is offering an LNG Awareness Multi-Day Seminar (LNG-AWAR) from Jan. 25-27 at its Linthicum Heights campus. This seminar is intended to familiarize LNG terminal and shipboard personnel with terminal and liquefied gas tanker safety…
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NMRA offering $3,000 student scholarship

The following is the text of a news release from the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA): (GURNEE, Ill.) — Contributing to the future of the marine industry, the National Marine Representatives Association is offering a $3,000 scholarship to an outstanding individual pursuing education and a career in the maritime trades. High school seniors, and college and vocational students are encouraged…
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Coast Guard authorizes closure of Oregon bridge

The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (PORTLAND, Ore.) — The Coast Guard has authorized the closure of the Steel Railroad-Highway Bridge through Jan. 18. The bridge, owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad, spans the Willamette River at river mile marker 12.1 will be outfitted with electrical upgrades to the upper and…
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BC Ferries welcomes first dual-fuel ship

BC Ferries welcomes first dual-fuel ship

The following is the text of a news release from BC Ferries: (VICTORIA, British Columbia) — Salish Orca, the first of three new Salish-class vessels built for BC Ferries, arrived in British Columbia today. The vessel reached B.C. waters this morning after a 50-day 10,440-nautical-mile journey from Gdansk, Poland. After Salish Orca clears Canadian customs and final inspections are complete,…
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New York State Barge Canal designated as National Historic Landmark

The following is the text of a news release from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.: (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that after a yearlong push, the New York State Barge Canal has been designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. “The New York State Barge Canal has played a pivotal role in the…
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