SCA Honors Former President George H.W. Bush
Marine Link – Michelle Howard – 6 December 2018 The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard and repair industry, honors the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush, a true American hero.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Jones Act Dredgers, America At Its Best
Maritime Professional – Michael Gerhardt – 6 December 2018 The U.S.-Flag dredging industry commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor highlighting the critical need for a robust American shipbuilding capacity to ensure for the preparedness of the nation. “These vessels are being custom built […]
American Maritime Commemorates Pearl Harbor Anniversary
American Maritime Partnership – 6 December 2018 The American maritime industry commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Japanese air raid on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor by honoring those who lost their lives on that fateful day, and highlighting the critical need for a robust American shipbuilding capacity to ensure for the […]
Crowley Takes Delivery of First LNG-Powered Con-Ro Vessel
Seatrade Maritime News – 23 July 2018 Crowley Maritime Corp. announced that it has taken delivery of El Coquí, one of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (con-ro) ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), from shipbuilder VT Halter Marine Inc. “This is a thrilling time for the US shipbuilding industry, as evolutions in LNG technology […]
The Jones Act, a Century-Old Maritime Law, Proves Tough to Sink
Washington Examiner – Diana Stancy Correll – 6 February 2018 Lawmakers and leaders of the maritime industry are rallying support for the Jones Act, a law intended to protect American shipping and maritime interests, as critics try to repeal or provide exemptions to the rule. Matthew Paxton, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, said […]