Washington, D.C.—A leading House chairman used a group’s influential scorecard on inland waterways, ports and other modes of transportation to again call on Congress to pass a transformational infrastructure measure. … Read More
Karl Schultz
MariTrends, The Passenger Vessel Association’s annual convention and expo, will be held virtually February 16–18. The three-day event features a newly designed program focused on how passenger vessel operators can… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The House easily approved a stopgap measure to continue funding the federal government through December 11 and extend surface transportation and national flood insurance programs for a full year… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Renewing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses and creating an emergency relief grant for ports were among the issues caught up in stalled efforts by top congressional… Read More
The Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard outlined his vision for the service and highlighted the accomplishments of its people during his February 20 “State of the Coast Guard” address… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The American Waterways Operators (AWO) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Carpenter has been named AWO’s next president and CEO effective January 1. Carpenter will succeed… Read More
The International Propeller Club will gather in New Orleans, La., October 15–17 for its 93rd annual convention and conference. The packed and timely agenda will follow the theme of “Sailing… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Citing reports speculating on President Donald Trump’s support for the U.S. maritime industry, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) released a statement in which AMP Chairman Matt Woodruff expressed confidence Trump… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump’s recent executive order targeting states he believes have used the Clean Water Act to delay energy infrastructure projects triggered concern from the nonpartisan National Governors Association… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Coast Guard’s first large-scale study in 30 years on why women leave the service at higher rates than men listed experiences with poor leadership, a scarcity of… Read More
