Marine Equipment Solutions (MES), a leading provider of innovative marine construction equipment and services, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey toward greater industry leadership and customer satisfaction. The company, which unites the strengths of Poseidon Barge, Rasmussen, and PortaDam, is excited to share its new unified brand and vision for the… Read More
There’s huge, undeniable value in conserving historic landmarks, but what happens when said landmark is no longer a profitable business? In the case of Harland & Wolff, the shipyard that built the Titanic, along with other famous liners and vessels, the answer seems to spell “bankruptcy.” For the second time in five years, Harland &… Read More
The appointment of Juan Duarte as Executive President of AAPA Latin America, the first Latin American to lead the organization, and the return of Argentine Zulma Dinelli and the PR Ports team to manage the AAPA Latam 2025 annual event, mark a new chapter in the Association’s leadership in this part of the continent. The… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group covering 37 of the company’s cruise ships. The agreement is designed to optimise the performance, reliability and availability of the ships’ engines to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency to support and accelerate Royal Caribbean’s sustainability goals. “This agreement is a testament to… Read More
Coast Guard-AWO Annual Safety Report Available in AWO Resources Library The 2024 Coast Guard-AWO Safety Partnership Annual Safety Report is available for download on the AWO Website. Key takeaways from the report, which summarizes industry safety performance through 2023, include: Towing Vessel Crewmember Fatalities: The 2023 towing vessel crewmember fatality rate per 100,000 full-time employees (FTEs) is… Read More
