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12 Jul

Sunken boat restricts traffic on Neches River

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (PORT ARTHUR, Texas) — Vessel traffic on the Neches River is restricted as a result of a shrimp boat that sank Monday morning. At approximately 3 a.m., the Captain Kevin sank in the Neches River, causing oil sheen and one minor injury. The vessel is currently…

12 Jul

Lifeboat launch to mark Andrea Doria disaster

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The following is the text of a news release from the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College: (THROGGS NECK, N.Y.) — A lifeboat used in one of the worst maritime disasters in U.S. waters in history will be relaunched next month from SUNY Maritime College. The event will mark the 60th anniversary of the cruise liner Andrea Doria’s…

12 Jul

Great Lakes limestone trade down in June

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The following is the text of a news release from the Lake Carriers' Association: (CLEVELAND) — Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.7 million tons in June, a decrease of 7.8 percent compared to a year ago. June’s loadings were, however, just slightly below the month’s five-year average. Loadings out of U.S. quarries totaled 2,948,189 tons, a decrease…

11 Jul

First 'post-Panamax' ship arrives in Port Miami

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(MIAMI) — Two weeks after the wider locks in the Panama Canal opened, a new class of megaships is starting to call on U.S. ports. The first of these vessels, the 1,000-foot MOL Majesty, arrived at Port Miami on Saturday, according to WLRN news radio. Majesty's arrival follows $2 billion in port upgrades to accommodate larger ships. Chief among those improvements was a…

10 Jul

NAVSEA fund kick-starts shipyard innovation

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The following is the text of a news release from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA): (WASHINGTON) — Naval Sea Systems Command on Thursday announced an inaugural Naval Shipyard Innovation Fund of $1 million to test innovative shipyard projects designed to reduce the time and cost of repairing and returning ships to the fleet. The fund is tied directly to shipboard…

10 Jul

Two men fined for jumping off Puget Sound ferry

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (SEATTLE) — The captain of the port, Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, issued two notices of violation Wednesday with proposed penalties of $2,500 each to two men who intentionally jumped off the passenger vessel Spirit of Seattle. Coast Guard investigating officers determined that Nathan Keel of…

10 Jul

USMMA lifts Sea Year stand down on federal ships

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA): (KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — Effective Friday, July 8, the United States Merchant Marine Academy will lift the Sea Year stand down on federal vessels. Upon review, we have determined that these vessels have appropriate procedures and training in place to provide a suitable learning…

08 Jul

US finalizes tougher rules for Arctic OCS drilling

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Department of the Interior: (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced final regulations Thursday to ensure that any future exploratory drilling activities on the U.S. Arctic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) are conducted under the highest safety and environmental standards and subject to strong and proven operational…

08 Jul

Halimar delivers crew boat to Barry Graham Oil Service

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The following is the text of a news release from Incat Crowther: (MORGAN CITY, La.) — M/V Glenn Autry, a 205-foot aluminum monohull crew supply vessel, has been delivered to Barry Graham Oil Service (BGOS) of Bayou La Batre, Ala. Built by Halimar Shipyard in Morgan City, La., the project’s successful completion is the result of a close collaboration between…

08 Jul

Metal Shark, Horizon to build new ferries for NY's citywide service

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The following is the text of a news release from Metal Shark: (JEANERETTE, La.) — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected by HNY Ferry Fleet LLC (a Hornblower company), operator of New York City’s Citywide Ferry Service, to build 85-foot, 149-passenger aluminum high-speed ferries. Metal Shark will produce a series of ferries at its Franklin, La., shipyard, which recently…