19 Sep

Port of Quebec, Harley Marine among NAMEPA award winners

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA): (SOUTHPORT, Conn.) — Joseph Hughes, chairman of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association, announced that Port of Quebec and Harley Marine Services are the recipients of NAMEPA’s 2016 Marine Environment Protection Awards for ports and corporations, respectively. The awards will be…
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Cruise ship completes voyage through Northwest Passage
19 Sep

Cruise ship completes voyage through Northwest Passage

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
(NEW YORK) — Crystal Serenity has become the first large luxury cruise ship to transit the Arctic’s Northwest Passage after completing its journey Friday in New York City, Cruise & Ferry reported. The Crystal Cruises ship sailed 7,297 nautical miles in 32 days, enabling more than 1,000 guests and 600 crewmembers to explore remote Arctic waterways and terrain that was…
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19 Sep

NASSCO christens fourth ECO-class tanker for APT

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is text of a news release from General Dynamics NASSCO: (SAN DIEGO) — On Saturday, General Dynamics NASSCO hosted a christening ceremony for the fourth ECO-class tanker for American Petroleum Tankers (APT) under construction at the company’s shipyard in San Diego. U.S. Rep. Juan Vargas spoke at the ceremony, and the ship’s sponsor, Melissa DeVeau, christened the ship…
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Vancouver christens new fireboat, with another on the way
16 Sep

Vancouver christens new fireboat, with another on the way

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The first of two new Vancouver Fire and Rescue boats was christened at the Granville Island docks Wednesday, News 1130 reported. Fireboat 1 and another newbuild, scheduled for delivery next year, will replace two older boats that will have spent 25 years patrolling Vancouver waters. The 40-foot boats from MetalCraft Marine can pump 7,500 gallons of…
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16 Sep

Chimacum christened for Washington State Ferries

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Washington State Ferries: (SEATTLE) — Sunny skies and a shiny new Washington state ferry graced Vigor’s Harbor Island Shipyard in Seattle on Wednesday as the Washington State Department of Transportation christened Chimacum, the fleet’s third Olympic-class vessel. In a traditional maritime ceremony, Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith broke…
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16 Sep

Senate passes Water Resources Development Act

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA): (WASHINGTON) — The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) on Thursday lauded leaders of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and the Senate’s Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Subcommittee for their success in advancing S.2848, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016. The…
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15 Sep

Shipbuilding News, September 2016

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
NASSCO to build two containerships for Matson Matson Navigation Co. of Honolulu has contracted General Dynamics NASSCO to design and build two LNG-ready containerships. The 870-foot Kanaloa-class vessels will carry up to 3,500 TEU and ro-ro cargo.   “Using proven design standards, the design incorporates LNG-capable main and auxiliary engines, which are compliant with Tier 3 emission requirements,” NASSCO said in…
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15 Sep

Brownwater News, September 2016

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
Coast Guard issues final rule for electronic TWIC readers The Coast Guard has issued a final rule requiring owners and operators of certain vessels and facilities regulated by the Coast Guard to conduct electronic inspections of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) as an access control measure. The rule also implements recordkeeping requirements and security plan amendments that incorporate the TWIC…
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