Herbert C. Jackson back in service after conversion
26 Sep

Herbert C. Jackson back in service after conversion

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The following is the text of a news release from Interlake Steamship Co.: (MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio) — The newly repowered M/V Herbert C. Jackson departed Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wis., on Sunday, giving a farewell salute to the Twin Ports where it has been undergoing its steam-to-diesel conversion since Dec. 21. As the last steam-powered ship in Interlake Steamship Co.’s…
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23 Sep

MarAd authorizes medals for merchant mariner service in Somalia

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd): (WASHINGTON) — The Maritime Administration has authorized award of the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (MMEM) for service aboard U.S.-flag vessels in support of Operations Restore Hope and United Shield and related operations in Somalia from Dec. 5, 1992 to March 31, 1995.  Civilian U.S. merchant…
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Construction underway on ferries for new NYC fleet
23 Sep

Construction underway on ferries for new NYC fleet

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The following is the text of a news release from the New York City Economic Development Corp: (NEW YORK) — Mayor Bill de Blasio, the New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) and Hornblower, the operator of Citywide Ferry Service, announced Thursday that construction has officially begun on 19 vessels that will service New York City’s first citywide ferry system…
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23 Sep

Philly Shipyard lays keel for third APT tanker

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The following is the text of a news release from Philly Shipyard: (PHILADELPHIA) — Philly Shipyard Inc., the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA, held a ceremonial keel-laying Wednesday for the third product tanker in a four-vessel order for American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a Kinder Morgan Inc. subsidiary.  Keeping with long-held shipbuilding tradition, coins were placed on one of…
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Zidell to stop building barges
22 Sep

Zidell to stop building barges

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(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Zidell notified employees Wednesday it is building its last barge on the city's South Waterfront, The Oregonian reported. The company, which has built barges on the property for 50 years, had indicated previously that it planned to continue for years to come, even as the surrounding area filled with new development. Zidell said its barge business has been…
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Main Iron Works delivers Mr. Ruben for Bisso Towboat
21 Sep

Main Iron Works delivers Mr. Ruben for Bisso Towboat

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(LULING, La.) — Bisso Towboat Co. announced delivery Wednesday of the 4,480-hp tractor tug Mr. Ruben from Main Iron Works. The z-drive ship-assist tug is the first in a series of two vessels the Houma shipyard is building for Bisso.  The 100-by-38-by-13.5-foot Mr. Ruben is powered by twin Caterpillar 3515 Tier 3 mains generating 2,240 hp each. Those engines drive Rolls-Royce…
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Foss partners with Seattle Maritime Academy on training program
21 Sep

Foss partners with Seattle Maritime Academy on training program

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The following is text of a news release from Foss Maritime: (SEATTLE) — Foss Maritime has entered into a four-year agreement with the Seattle Maritime Academy to support its new training facility, which includes a state-of-the-art engine room simulator, a full mission bridge simulator and a computer simulation training laboratory.  Foss' experienced mariners will have access to the new simulators, along with…
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Navy's new stealth destroyer suffers engineering casualty
21 Sep

Navy's new stealth destroyer suffers engineering casualty

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The following is the text of a report from the U.S. Naval Institute: (WASHINGTON) — Less than a month ahead of its commissioning, the Navy’s next-generation destroyer Zumwalt (DDG 1000) suffered an engineering casualty that could take up to two weeks to repair, Navy officials confirmed to USNI News on Tuesday. The ship’s crew — currently pier-side at Naval Station…
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