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2020 was shaping up to be another banner year for passenger vessels until the coronavirus pandemic and government edicts shut almost every operation down.
2020 was shaping up to be another banner year for passenger vessels until the coronavirus pandemic and government edicts shut almost every operation down.
Resolve Marine, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., successfully re-floated the grounded cargo vessel KAAMI completing response operations with her tow to a drydock in Loch Kishorn, Scotland.
Resolve Marine successfully re-floated the grounded cargo vessel KAAMI completing response operations with her tow to a drydock in Loch Kishorn, Scotland.
Atlantic Wind Transfers was selected by Dominion Energy through a competitive bid process. The crew transfer vessel will be based out of Virginia’s Hampton Roads region.
Atlantic Wind Transfers has secured its second long-term O&M Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) contract in the U.S. to provide offshore marine support services.
Global Exhibitions Day is TODAY! Members of the International WorkBoat Show team are celebrating the industry. Head to https://bit.ly/2ZQzP5A to learn more! #GED2020 Diversified Communications
Uncle Sam wants you to wear a mask, and is offering them for free to maritime workers.
Uncle Sam wants you to wear a mask, and is offering them for free to maritime workers. FEMA and Marad are distributing them to about 400 entities.
Well-established safety management systems and contingency planning have helped the inland waterways industry keep vessels working and mariners safe during the pandemic.
Safety management systems and contingency planning have helped the inland waterways industry keep vessels working and mariners safe during the pandemic.
The U.S. Navy issued new standardized operational guidance to the fleet to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The Navy issued new standardized operational guidance to combat the coronavirus pandemic. It lays out minimum actions required to deploy safely.
Global Exhibitions Day is June 3rd, 2020. Members of the International WorkBoat Show team are celebrating the industry. Head to https://bit.ly/2ZQzP5A to learn more! #GED2020 Diversified Communications
A new court ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia cleared the way for RMS Titanic Inc., a private salvage company, to recover the Marconi wireless telegraph from inside the wreckage.
I remember covering the announcement that the wreck of the Titanic had been discovered in the cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic in 1985 by a determined group of oceanographers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on Cape Cod, Mass. It was unveiled at a press conference at the National...
An innovative sub surface oil containment and recovery system, installed in April 2019 over a damaged oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, is successfully preventing more than 1,000 gallons of oil per day from entering the environment.
An innovative sub surface oil containment and recovery system is successfully preventing more than 1,000 gals. of oil per day from entering the environment.
The North Carolina Ferry Division, part of the state’s Department of Transportation, began offering increased service Saturday due to greater expected demand and the easing of certain Covid-19 restrictions.
The North Carolina Ferry Division began offering increased service Saturday due to greater expected demand and the easing of certain Covid-19 restrictions.
Bollinger Shipyards LLC has delivered the 154’x25′ USCGC Myrtle Hazard to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla.
Bollinger Shipyards LLC has delivered the 154’x25′ USCGC Myrtle Hazard to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 162nd vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35-year period and the 39th fast response cutter (“FRC”) delivered under the current program. For t...
Less than one hour from now (11 am ET) please join us for an in-depth discussion on COVID 19 and the U.S. Passenger Vessel Industry.
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Join these PVA member vessel operators for a discussion of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their operations and to learn how they plan to reopen their businesses when the time comes. Click Here to register - https://bit.ly/passengervessel
The future USS Oakland (LCS 24) successfully completed acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico. LCS 24 is the 12th Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., to reach this milestone.
The future LCS 24 successfully completed acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico, the 12th Independence-variant littoral combat ship built at Austal USA.
Last week, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to sea for the first time since arriving in Guam March 27.
Last week, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to sea for the first time since arriving in Guam March 27.
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled its first electric cutter suction dredger (ECSD 650). With electric motors powering the dredge system, the ECSD 650 makes possible zero emissions dredging projects.
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled its first Electric Cutter Suction Dredger (ECSD) 650. The ECSD 650 makes possible zero emissions dredging projects.
Each state has their own set of rules on how businesses can restart and operate during the coronavirus pandemic.
BB Riverboats operates in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia. Each state has their own set of rules on how businesses can restart during Covid-19.
Years ago, when an operator decided to design and build a new workboat, there usually wasn’t much thought put into crew comforts. A bunk, a galley, a head — sometimes a bucket or over the rail — was enough. If someone didn’t like it he might quit.
Years ago, when an operator decided to design and build a new workboat, there usually wasn’t much thought put into crew comforts. A bunk, a galley, a head.
Work is underway on the next support vessels for the fledging U.S. offshore wind energy industry, even as federal regulatory review — and now the global economic upheaval of coronavirus – clouds the prospect of building ambitious power projects.
Work is underway on the next support vessels for the fledging U.S. offshore wind energy industry, even as federal regulatory review clouds the future.
Thank you to all who have sacrificed!
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (CGA) held a virtual commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 yesterday due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (CGA) held a virtual commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 yesterday due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Navy’s first yard tug (YT) 808-class vessel was launched at Dakota Creek Industries.
The Navy’s first yard tug (YT) 808-class vessel was launched at Dakota Creek Industries Saturday. They are based on the Navy’s YT 802 Valiant-class tugs.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. furloughed 130 employees on Friday and cut by at least 50% the workload of 55 employees.
Lindblad returned $6.6 million in federal aid, chalking up a losing first quarter and holding out hope for resuming some operations in the third quarter.
Two “black swans” swimming in the same pond. That’s what happened when the enormous oil oversupply, in the wake of oil producers’ failures to agree on cuts, began sloshing around at the same time that the economic impact from the coronavirus hit the U.S. hard.
Two “black swans” swimming in the same pond. That’s what happened when the enormous oil oversupply and the impact from the coronavirus hit the U.S. hard.
Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. filed for bankruptcy today in the Southern District of Texas and will implement a pre-packaged Chapter 11 restructuring support agreement with lenders.
Hornbeck Offshore Services announced today that the offshore service vessel operator has entered into a restructuring support agreement with lenders.
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As the economic effects from the Covid-19 pandemic continue to grow, an initial wave of coronavirus-related litigation is already underway.
As the economic effects from the Covid-19 pandemic continue to grow, an initial wave of coronavirus-related litigation is already underway.
As more inspections under the new Subchapter M towing vessel inspection program are performed remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, those involved say that virtual evaluations are working well so far.
More inspections under the new Subchapter M towing vessel inspection program are being performed remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is seeking public comments on a proposal to expand regulations on vessel financial responsibility for all tank vessels greater than 100 gross tons.
The Coast Guard is seeking comments on a proposal to expand regulations on vessel financial responsibility for tank vessels over 100 gross tons.
Join the Wärtsilä Offshore Wind Vessel Webinar on May 19th at 3:00 PM CET. As the search for renewable energy increases the demand for wind farms, how is this change impacting the vessels needed to support them? Topics will include: Wind farm market overview and opportunity, vessel design and future proofing, how to reduce emissions and fuel consumption in offshore vessels.
Register here - https://pages.wartsila.digital/l/251562/2020-04-03/zp4tnj
The coronavirus pandemic is not expected to disrupt this summer’s lock and dams closures along the Illinois Waterway.
The coronavirus pandemic is not expected to disrupt this summer’s lock and dams closures along the Illinois Waterway, the Army Corps of Engineers said.
The offshore community, particularly offshore service vessel operators and drillers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, entered 2020 fairly confident that a drilling recovery was in the making, only to be sucker punched early on by a demand-sapping coronavirus pandemic and a global oil price feud.
The offshore community, particularly in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, entered into 2020 confident that a drilling recovery was in the making.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently took delivery of two new Ribcraft 5.85s. Delivered to the southern district which covers all of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently took delivery of two new Ribcraft 5.85s to be operated by wardens for patrol and enforcement operations.
A looming question is when will we be able to open our business and will passengers return?
My company is still completely shut down because of Covid-19. Like many of you, we are making plans to reopen but do not know when this will happen.
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WorkBoat Senior Editor Ken Hocke interviewed Inventech Marine executives CEO — Micah Bowers and its president — Jenson Charnell. They talk about the affect the coronavirus has had on the company, what's currently under construction in the yard, and what's already been delivered in 2020 and what's to come.
WorkBoat editor in chief David Krapf interviewed Capt. Alan Bernstein, owner of BB Riverboats in Newport, Ky. Bernstein discussed the state of the passenger vessel industry and how his boat company is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The company has three vessels that operate sightseeing, dining, and private event cruises on the scenic Ohio River. Read more at https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/bb-riverboats-owner-discusses-business/
The hospital ship USNS Comfort arrives in New York Harbor. Video from @swanstigram aboard the Ellen McAllister. Thanks to @harbortugbrandcoffee
3 Questions | | Dave Krapf, Editor in Chief, WorkBoat interviews Sean Berrie, CEO, Humphree USA Inc. at the 2019 International WorkBoat Show
3 Questions | Ken Hocke, Senior Editor, WorkBoat interviews Captain Todd Sims | Director Project Sales, Torqeedo at the 2019 International WorkBoat Show
3 Questions | Dave Krapf, Editor in Chief, WorkBoat interviews Robert Mullins, Deputy President, Strategic Planning & Business Development, VT Halter Marine at the 2019 International WorkBoat Show
3 Questions | Ken Hocke, Senior Editor, WorkBoat interviews Ken Chadwick, DBA, Director of Maritime Management Program, Nicholls State University
3 Questions | Ken Hocke, Senior Editor, WorkBoat interviews Brian Curtis, Director, Office of Marine Safety - National Transportation Safety Board
3 Questions | Dave Krapf, Editor in Chief, WorkBoat interviews Quintin Kneen, President, CEO and Director, Tidewater Inc.
3 Questions | Kirk Moore, Contributing Editor, WorkBoat interviews Joseph Orgeron, Business & Technology Developer, 2nd Wind Marine
3 Questions | Ken Hocke, Senior Editor, WorkBoat interviews Tara Steiner Marshall, President, Steiner Shipyard
3 Questions | Dave Krapf, Editor in Chief, WorkBoat interviews Robert Allan, Executive Chairman of the Board, Robert Allan LTD.
Attending The International WorkBoat Show? Be sure to check out sessions at the Think Tank located in the Great Hall. #iwbs19 #workboat
3 Questions | Dave Krapf, Editor in Chief, WorkBoat interviews Capt. Jonathan Davis, VP of Training, Bisso Towboat Co. at the 2019 International WorkBoat Show
3 Questions | Dave Krapf, Editor in Chief, Workboat interviews John Buchanan, President, Harbor Docking & Towing at the 2019 International Workboat Show
The 2019 International Workboat Show is now open. Enjoy the show. #iwbs19 #workboat
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#ExhibitorSpotlight💡: WAGO Corporation #workboat #iwbs19 • • Improve vessel performance and reliability, and the safety of on/offshore applications via seaworthy interconnect, electronic interface & automation technology.
WorkBoat's March digital edition is now available. In this issue: Cover Story: New York Style RIBs - Company has built a following for its high-speed sightseeing boat tours of New York City., Big Suckers - Trailing suction hopper dredges keep U.S. ports and waterways open. Power Hungry - Diesel engine technology continues to evolve., Lube Job - Oil analysis tells you what you need to know about your engines. Read online: www.workboat.com/magazine/
Impressive footage of VT Halter Marine, Inc. launching Crowley Maritime Corporation's ship, "Taíno". This is one of the world’s first combination container / roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships powered by liquid natural gas (LNG). #WorkBoat Read more: https://goo.gl/1FMVq3 🛳️
The International WorkBoat Show is officially open! ⛴ #iwbs17 #nola
Hear SSG Travis Mills's story of overcoming life’s challenges and defying odds at The 2017 International WorkBoat Show. Register today for free: http://bit.ly/2A2gRtB
A NY Waterway ferry crew rescued a man who police say stole a New York City taxi, drove it to the Hudson River, and jumped in Friday morning. (Video credit: Jonathan Otto) Read the story: goo.gl/VuMm8b
A sampling of some of the great shots WorkBoat Associate Editor Kirk Moore took at the Great North River Tugboat Race this past weekend in New York! Check out all of his pics and read more about this fun event put on by the Working Harbor Committee: http://bit.ly/2erFKXL
Busy afternoon on the Portland waterfront!
Michael Monsoor christening at Bath Iron Works
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