12 Aug

St. Lawrence Seaway cargoes down 11 percent in July

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the Great Lakes Seaway Partnership: (WASHINGTON) — “We are about halfway through the 2016 navigation season and our overall cargo tonnage numbers are down by 11 percent,” said Betty Sutton, administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. “The lack of iron ore and coal has definitely been a contributing…
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Keel-laying held for Damen-designed tugs being built in Cleveland
11 Aug

Keel-laying held for Damen-designed tugs being built in Cleveland

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from Damen Shipyards Group: (CLEVELAND) — A keel-laying ceremony was held Wednesday at Great Lakes Shipyard in Cleveland for the first of 10 Damen Stan Tugs 1907 ICE. The vessels will be ice class and operated by the yard’s affiliate company, The Great Lakes Towing Co., replacing existing tonnage. These will…
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11 Aug

Shipbuilding News, August 2016

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
NASSCO delivers latest ECO-class tanker to APT General Dynamics NASSCO has delivered the ECO-class tanker Garden State to American Petroleum Tankers, the seventh delivery within 13 months for the San Diego shipyard. The 610-foot Garden State is an LNG-conversion-ready tanker capable of carrying 330,000 barrels of product. The ECO design boasts 33 percent better fuel efficiency, a ballast water treatment system and other environmental features. NASSCO…
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Lake Assault delivers Texas fireboat
11 Aug

Lake Assault delivers Texas fireboat

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Lake Assault Boats: (SUPERIOR, Wis.) — Lake Assault Boats, a manufacturer of purpose-built and mission-specific fireboats and rescue boats, has placed into service a 28-foot fireboat with the City of Conroe Fire Department in Conroe, Texas. The craft was delivered in mid-May. The Lake Assault modified V-hull design for Lake…
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10 Aug

Coast Guard to stop publishing MMC exam questions

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Licensing & Training, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center: (WASHINGTON) — The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 requires several actions regarding the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). This bulletin provides information related to Section 315: Examinations for Merchant Mariner Credentials. Per this section, the Coast Guard will cease public disclosure of examination…
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Master Marine delivers z-drive St. Matthew for Marquette
09 Aug

Master Marine delivers z-drive St. Matthew for Marquette

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from Master Marine Inc.: (BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala.) — In July, Marquette Transportation Co. took delivery of a new 2,000-hp z-drive towboat from Master Marine Inc.. The 78-by-34-by-11-foot St. Matthew was designed by Entech Designs for Marquette’s river division, based in Paducah, Ky. Master Marine is continuing to build z-drive towboats,…
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NSC Munro completes builder's sea trials (with VIDEO)
09 Aug

NSC Munro completes builder's sea trials (with VIDEO)

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News
The following is the text of a news release from Huntington Ingalls Industries: (PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Huntington Ingalls Industries on Monday announced the successful completion of builder’s sea trials for the company’s sixth U.S. Coast Guard national security cutter (NSC), Munro (WMSL 755). The ship, built at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, spent three days in the Gulf of Mexico testing…
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08 Aug

IRS: Inland operators 'substantially in compliance' with fuel tax

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Maritime News, Tugboats & Towing
The following is the text of a news release from the Government Accountability Office (GAO): (WASHINGTON) — Based on results of audits, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) views vessel operators to be substantially in compliance with requirements to report and pay the Inland Waterways Fuel Tax (fuel tax). IRS seeks to ensure compliance by auditing quarterly excise-tax returns filed by…
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