In Part 1 of a two-part Q&A series with Blue Sky Maritime Coalition President David Cummins, Marine Log finds out what the organization is all about and how it hopes to strategically accelerate the transition of waterborne transportation in Canada and the U.S. toward net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Cummins, who is also an independent… Read More
The Vopak Moda Houston terminal is the first greenfield terminal in the Port of Houston in more than a decade. Positioned to become the premier U.S. Gulf Coast hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia terminaling hub. The only waterborne ammonia terminal in the Port of Houston with deepwater capabilities. The state-of-the-art terminal is directly connected via pipeline… Read More
PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (“PORT 32”), a leading owner, operator, developer and acquirer of Class A coastal marinas, today announced the acquisition of The Marina at Ortega Landing. Situated in Jacksonville, FL, the marina is part of Ortega Landing, a luxury marina and river home development at the intersection of the St. Johns and Ortega… Read More
Weeks Marine, Inc. is proud to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Richard S. Weeks (“Rich Weeks”) as Chairman of the Board. Rich Weeks has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Weeks, and he will continue as Chief Executive Officer in addition to his new duties as Chairman. Rich Weeks succeeds… Read More
About GLSNRP The Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program provides grants to local and state units of government and nonprofit organizations to install erosion and sediment control practices in the Great Lakes basin. Projects funded under the program are selected on a competitive basis and benefit the Great Lakes states and congressional districts. Since… Read More
James West – Promoted to Global Business Manager at Marine Aids to Navigation
Beloit, Wis.-based Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management has acquired U.K.-based davit specialist Welin Lambie Ltd. FMD says the acquisition further expands its capabilities and service solutions for shipyard, defense, and commercial marine customers, including the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard. Additionally, says FMD,… Read More
NEW ORLEANS – Pontchartrain Conservancy — a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy — announced that Regina Wilkins will serve as its new director of communications and development. “Our organization is incredibly excited to have Regina Wilkins join our team as we continue to do essential… Read More
Maine Maritime Academy’s Board of Trustees announced today that Jerald “Jerry” Paul has been named as the Castine, Maine., college’s 15th president. Paul, who is currently president of Capitol Access and a 1989 graduate of the institution, will take office this spring. He will succeed William Brennan, who steps down from the position at the… Read More
Crowley has committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050, pursuing a path aligned with the latest climate science to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. To reach this target, Crowley estimates that it will reduce overall emissions by 4.2 million metric tons of greenhouse gases per year, or the equivalent… Read More
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) is to use an Otto Candies LLC Jones Act-compliant offshore IMR (inspection, maintenance and repair vessel), the Paul Candies, during the construction phase of the South Fork Wind project, offshore New York. Brigitte Hagen-Peter, marine assets and operations manager for SGRE, revealed the plan yesterday at an ABS panel discussion… Read More
Atlantic Power Transmission (APT), a Blackstone portfolio company, submitted a bid to develop a clean power transmission solution in response to the 2021 New Jersey Offshore Wind SAA Transmission Solicitation initiated by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. APT’s project offers a total offshore wind transmission solution of up to 3,600 MW and is… Read More
Significantly enhances presence in parts and accessories, further diversifies revenue streams BUFORD, Ga., Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of T-H Marine, a leading provider of branded marine parts and accessories. OneWater expects that the acquisition… Read More
BUFORD, Ga., Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Norfolk Marine Inc. (“Norfolk Marine”). Norfolk Marine expands the Company’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and enhances new and pre-owned boat sales, finance, and parts and services… Read More
New Orleans, LA – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) has been awarded “Boat of the Year” by WorkBoat for the MICHAEL H. OLLIS, a 4,500-passenger ferry the Panama City-based company built for the New York City Department of Transportation Staten Island Ferry Division. Eastern was recognized at an awards ceremony at the 41st International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, LA. “It’s an honor to… Read More