As one of the busiest ports in the United States, the Port of Galveston, Texas, is an important hub for both commercial and recreational maritime activities. Still, its marine environment… Read More
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Chad McBride, a fifth-generation mariner with 30 years of experience at his family’s towboat company, graduated this spring from Texas A&M University’s virtual maritime program in Galveston, Texas, with his… Read More
On the morning of May 15, a barge struck the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge to Pelican Island near Galveston, Texas, partially collapsing a rail trestle that ran alongside the road… Read More
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled the newest member of its Galveston-to-Port Bolivar ferry fleet on March 8, a hybrid-powered vehicle and passenger ferry designed by Houston-based The Shearer… Read More
Texas A&M University at Galveston announced on February 29 that, effective next fall, it is reducing fees for current and future out-of-state students seeking a merchant mariner license from the… Read More
Vessel Repair, a Port Arthur, Texas-based shipyard specializing in the new construction and repair of towboats and barges, has added a new 280-foot drydock and a two-barge transfer system to… Read More
For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
The Kemah Boardwalk, a 60-acre theme park with restaurants, rides and retail shops on Galveston Bay, served as the venue for a ceremonious event recently, the christening of the mv. Read More
In June, Bludworth Marine LLC announced the company has opened a new headquarters in Galveston, Texas. The new facility, located at 320 77th St. in Galveston, is within minutes of… Read More
The Port of Galveston’s 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), released in June and confirmed by an independent audit, shows record operating revenues for fiscal year 2018. The external auditor… Read More
