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Historic Robinson Bay Tugboat Transferred to Great Lakes Maritime Academy
By the U.S. Department of Transportation. Massena, N.Y. – Today, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) proudly completed the formal transfer of the Robinson
The Critical Role of U.S. Mariners and the Jones Act in National Defense
By Sam Norton, CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group. A nation that chooses to prioritize a strong defense capability must recognize the critical importance of logistics
How the Jones Act Fleet Powered Florida’s Fuel Recovery After Hurricane Milton
By VOICES Staff. In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the resilience of Florida’s fuel supply chain was put to the test. When the storm hit
U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell Receives Legislator of the Year Award
By Great Lakes Maritime Task Force. On Monday, October 28, 2024, the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recognized Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell for her
Coast Guard members, good Samaritans receive international recognition for Maui wildfires response
By the United States Coast Guard. HONOLULU – Coast Guard members and good Samaritans who responded during the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires received international
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Announces Matson Partnership to Protect Whales.
By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Ship-mounted camera systems provide real-time detection and increased response time, can reduce the number of whales killed by vessel strikes
Hurricane Aftermath in Florida: Fuel Deliveries Highlight Misconceptions About the Jones Act
By Sam Norton. Among the multitude of current challenges facing residents of Florida’s west coast communities hammered by back-to-back hurricanes is a widely reported shortage of
Transportation Command welcomes Gen. Reed as new commander
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Air Force Gen. Randall Reed assumed leadership of U.S. Transportation Command from Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost today. During the ceremony, Reed
Cleaning Up America’s Ports
By Charlie Miller. The maritime industry is increasingly looking for more ways to achieve greater sustainability. While shipping by America’s inland and coastal waterways is