Merchant Marine Academies Graduate Nearly 1,500 Officers
By VOICES Staff. This June saw nearly 1,500 graduates from the seven U.S. maritime academies of 2024 join the workforce. These men and women are poised to join a 650,000-strong workforce that has proved itself critical to America’s national, homeland and economic security. The graduates come from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, N.Y.), […]
AWO Releases New Video Highlighting American Maritime’s Commitment to Safety
By American Waterways Operators. ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s commitment to safety and its strong record as the safest mode of freight transportation. The two-minute video, The Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry: Delivering Safety on America’s Waterways, explains that […]
American-Built and American-Repaired Lakers
By VOICES Staff. In a significant boost to local economies, U.S. shipping companies are set to inject over $120 million into shipyards and repair facilities across the Great Lakes states. This substantial investment not only ensures the maintenance of the nation’s vital maritime infrastructure but also underscores the enduring importance of the Jones Act […]
Protecting American Ports
By Jay Smilyk, VP of Americas, NanoLock Security Recent incidents underscore the reality of cyber risks facing the maritime industry. An attack in January 2023 successfully deployed ransomware against a major ship software supplier, affecting around 1,000 vessels. Det norske Veritas (DNV), a Norwegian maritime giant, stated that it was targeted with ransomware, forcing them to shut […]
Crowley Announces United States Merchant Marine Academy Recipients of Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship
By Crowley. (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Feb. 1, 2024) – United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) deck cadets Ellary Boyd and Kaleb Cunningham and engine cadets Aidan Brown and Aidan Ciesluk have been awarded Crowley’s Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships. The scholarship recognizes the cadets’ success and dedication to a career in the maritime industry. The four recipients demonstrated Crowley’s values of drive, integrity […]
Transportation Institute Joins with Seafarers International Union to Hold National Apprenticeship Week Career Open Houses
Apprenticeship program open houses to be held across the country to help kickstart maritime careers WASHINGTON – The Transportation Institute (TI) is joining in partnership with the Seafarers International Union (SIU) during National Apprenticeship Week to hold career open houses for young men and women interested in working in the maritime industry. TI and SIU […]
Crowley Celebrates Five Years of Honoring Veterans with Wreaths Across America
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crowley has expanded its support for veterans through its sponsorship with Wreaths Across America (WAA) for the fifth consecutive year. This partnership is a testament to the company’s commitment to honoring the nation’s past and present service members. Building on previous years, Crowley is contributing an estimated $70,000 through wreath sponsorships and in-kind transportation […]
Overseas Shipholding Group Pledges $30,000 for Women Offshore Scholarships
By Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. OSG seeks to improve gender diversity in the maritime industry through scholarships to women pursuing careers at sea TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (“OSG”) continues their efforts to remove financial barriers for women entering the maritime industry with a scholarship pledge in the amount of $30,000. The scholarship […]
New Report Shows American Dredging is Competitive and Growing
By VOICES Staff The U.S. dredging industry is ‘fiercely competitive’ and growing according to The Mike Hooks Report, detailing the latest trends in the U.S. federal dredging market. Every year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partners with American Maritime to identify and dredge projects across the country along the nation’s inland waterways, coastal […]
U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien: investment in American Maritime is critical for National security
In the latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, we hear from the former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on his thoughts about China’s maritime strategy and global ambitions, U.S. defense and foreign policy, and the Biden Administration’s response. Ambassador O’Brien also discusses how investment in American maritime is critical to support our Nation’s […]
