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 Woods Hole, Mass. (Oct. 15, 2024) – Vessel strikes and entanglement are some of the leading causes of injury and death to marine animals such as whales. Increasingly urbanized waterways, […]
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 gasoline. It is predictable that Jones Act opponents will use the fuel crisis spawned by these natural disasters to recycle old tropes pinning the root cause of empty fuel stations on […]
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 extremely efficient, particularly compared to other modes of transportation, there is renewed attention to how ports can work to reduce emissions. As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) puts it: […]
Latest National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Testament to Pennsylvanian Manufacturing
By VOICES Staff. On September 9, 2024, the U.S. maritime community gathered at Philly Shipyard for the christening of the newest National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), Patriot State. The ship is the second of five training ships and will be delivered to Massachusetts Maritime Academy, a prestigious institution that has been training leaders of the […]
Crowley Mariners Recognized with HERO Awards by American Waterways Operators
By Crowley. Crowley mariners have been recognized by the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the leading U.S. association for tug and barge operators, with the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award for helping rescue people in distress on the water in 2024. In April, mariners aboard the tugboat Guard worked quickly to […]
BOATLIFT – An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience
By VOICES Staff. Watch the Full Documentary: About the Great Boatlift on 9/11: The “Boatlift” of 9/11 was the largest water evacuation in history. After road, tunnel, and railway closures out of New York City, over half a million people were stranded in lower Manhattan following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. […]
Highly competitive U.S. dredging companies save tax payers $707 Million FY 2023
By Dredging Contractors of America. As the U.S. Jones Act private sector dredging industry continues with its $3 Billion construction of new dredges and associated vessels and equipment, the Dredging Contractors of America is pleased to announce the results FY 2023 dredging season as reported in the U.S. Dredging Report: An Analysis of the FY23 U.S. […]
Jones Act Carrier Helps Maui Families Rebuild
By Maui Now. Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced a multimillion-dollar, private-sector partnership that will hasten the installation of critically needed infrastructure and put roofs over the heads of Maui wildfire survivors. “The wildfires happened on Maui, but affected all of us across the state very deeply. It was clear from the very beginning that we […]
American Maritime Successfully Responds to Tropical Storm in Puerto Rico
By VOICES Staff. Tropical Storm Ernesto hit Puerto Rico earlier this August, bringing 60-mph winds and heavy rain. Despite the impact, American Maritime carriers like Crowley and TOTE Maritime maintained the vital supply chain between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, ensuring no service delays. Crowley swiftly reopened service through careful preparation and safety measures. […]
From Classroom to Shipyard: USMMA Midshipmen Gain Hands-On Experience at Detyens
By VOICES Staff. At Detyens Shipyards in North Charleston, South Carolina, the future of America’s maritime industry is being built one midshipman at a time. Through a unique partnership with the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Detyens Shipyards hosts up to 20 midshipmen each year as part of the academy’s Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management […]
