Tag: US ports

US Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel urged shipping to ‘engage’ with supply chain to solve US port problems.

The Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) have written a joint letter urging the US delegation to show strong action for reducing international maritime GHG emissions and underwater noise during negotiations at the upcoming IMO MEPC 76. 

The North American Maritime Ministry Association has compiled information on COVID-19 vaccine availability for foreign seafarers in United States ports.

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority revealed plans to develop renewable energy infrastructure and support the production of green hydrogen and optionality to provide renewable power.

Covid-19 vaccines may be made available in several select ports in the US for administering to foreign seafarers on vessels, the Standard P&I Club informed, citing information by several more third-party medical service providers. 

The US Congress introduced a legislationto to help ports deal with the challenges of extreme weather events.

USCG issued a policy letter to provide guidance to the Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise and Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection on Coast Guard examination requirements for all foreign cruise ships seeking to resume suspended operations within U.S. ports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority and Stabilis have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the use of LNG as a marine fuel at the Port of Corpus Christi.

Ship operators should take into consideration the practices, procedures and equipment needed to ensure timely compliance with California’s new 'Control Measure' for reducing emissions from vessels berthed at its ports, the Gard P&I Club advised. 

South Carolina Ports made history by welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009.