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AIS:When & Where? Here & Now!
The events of September 11. 2001 will continue to have lingering effects on the world indefinitely. The most visible remnant in the maritime world is the drastically heightened sense of safety and security, as officials in countries around the
$35.8-Million Contract Awarded To Build New Lock On Gulf Waterway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $35.8-million contract to Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. of Houston, Texas, to construct a new lock on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, according to Col. Robert C. Lee. district engineer of the Corps' New Orleans District.
S.S. United States Sold To Seattle Firm As-Is For $5 Million
The S/S United States, fastest ocean liner ever to cross the Atlantic and the property of the Federal Government for more than five years, has been sold for $5 million to United States Cruises, Inc. of Seattle, Wash., according to an announcement by Robert J.
Moore Named Executive VP, Hayo VP-Finance At Wisconsin Barge Line
Ronald E. Moore has been promoted to executive vice president of Wisconsin Barge Line, Inc., and Michael T. Hayo, a certified public accountant, has joined the St. Louisbased company as vice president-finance and treasurer. Joseph W. Rose, board chairman,
Approve $16-Million MarAd Title XI Guarantee For Coal-Carrying Barge
The Maritime Administration has approved the award of contracts totaling nearly $27 million for the retrofitting of pollution abatement and safety equipment aboard four tankers and two ore / bulk/oil (OBO) vessels owned by subsidiaries of the Berger Group, Lake Success, N.
MarAd Releases 58-Page Publication On U.S. Port Industry
"What U.S. Ports Mean to the Economy" is a 58-page publication being released by the Maritime Administration. It examines in detail the role of America's ports in our society, especially how they affect and are affected by the rest of the economy.
New York Harbor Carriers Association Issues Ten User Charge Guidelines
Ten guidelines for evaluating Federal waterway user charge proposals have been issued by the New York Towboat & Harbor Carriers Association. In announcing the guidelines, Daniel B. Curll, the Association's president, said: "Numerous proposals