09 Jan

Coast Guard approves Sabine Surveyors as TPO for Subchapter M

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(NEW ORLEANS) — The U.S. Coast Guard Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise has granted to Sabine Surveyors Ltd. the authority to conduct all audit and survey services required by 46 CFR Subchapter M. These regulations are intended to have owners and operators of previously uninspected towing vessels come into compliance with new, stronger safety requirements. As a third-party organization…
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Vane takes delivery of fourth tug in series
09 Jan

Vane takes delivery of fourth tug in series

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from Vane Brothers: (BALTIMORE) — Vane Brothers has taken delivery of Delaware, the fourth of eight vessels in Vane's Elizabeth Anne class of 4,200-hp tugboats contracted at St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla. Next up is Philadelphia, scheduled for delivery in February. Three remaining tugboats in the class expected to arrive…
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Gladding-Hearn delivers sightseeing boat to Circle Line
09 Jan

Gladding-Hearn delivers sightseeing boat to Circle Line

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding: (SOMERSET, Mass.) — Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., has delivered the first of three new sightseeing vessels for Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Inc. in New York City. This follows the shipyard’s delivery of three sister ships to the company in 2009.      According to Costas Markou, president and chief…
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09 Jan

Webb Institute awards 2016-2017 Crowley memorial scholarship

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) — Webb Institute, a four-year college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, has announced that Hannah Wistort is the 2016-2017 recipient of Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Webb Institute’s scholarship selection committee chose Wistort, who is in the Class of 2017, for her academic excellence and leadership skills. Wistort, who is from…
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Spears marine plumbing products get Coast Guard approval
09 Jan

Spears marine plumbing products get Coast Guard approval

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(FLOWERMOUND, Texas) — Three products from Spears Manufacturing Co., known for its thermoplastic piping system innovations, have recently been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. OceanTUFF, a CPVC marine drainage system, provides a durable, lightweight and cost-effective alternative to traditional drainage materials used in marine applications. OceanTUFF meets the low flame, smoke and toxicity requirements of the 2010 FTP Code…
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06 Jan

Report: 'Us versus them' mindset, fear shaping USMMA culture

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is an executive summary of a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation on the culture at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMAA): (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA, or academy) in Kings Point, N.Y., is one of five federal service academies. The academy falls under the purview of the Maritime Administration (MarAd) within the U.S.…
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