Professional Mariner News • Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Officials report progress following Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB: Dredger collapse traced to undetected flooding

Officials report progress following Baltimore bridge collapse  It's been almost five weeks since the fatal Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Authorities said more than 170 vessels have transited the area through four alternate channels — including five ships waiting since March 26 to leave the port. Additionally, more than 3,000 tons of debris have been removed out of about 50,000 tons overall. > READ MORE NTSB: Dredger collapse traced to undetected flooding The capsizing of the dredging vessel WB Wood in the Mississippi River last year stemmed from undetected flooding from a through pipe missing a check valve, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incident highlighted the need for crews to regularly check tanks and voids to identify potential hull integrity issues, the agency said. > READ MORE Coast Guard seeks applicants for towing safety panel The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applicants for 18 vacancies on the National Towing Safety Advisory Committee. Candidates have until June 10 to apply for the body, which advises the federal government on towing safety and coastal and inland navigation. > READ MORE Philly Shipyard explores partnership on U.S. government ships, repair work Philly Shipyard and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are exploring a partnership focused on future U.S. government ships and maintenance and repair work. The two parties, which worked together on tanker projects between 2005 and 2017, signed a new memo of understanding on April 12. > READ MORE U.S. plans up to 12 offshore wind auctions through 2028 U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has announced a new five-year offshore wind leasing schedule that includes up to 12 offshore wind energy lease auctions through 2028. The plan contemplates four sales in 2024 followed by eight more between 2025-2028, potentially creating new opportunities for maritime industries that support offshore wind.  > READ MORE To advertise contact us: Charlie Humphries East Coast U.S. & Canada/ Midwest, Gulf Coast U.S. & International   207-939-1929 direct  | Email Charlie Katie Higgins Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, ID, MT, WY)   206-914-4248 direct | Email Katie Daniel Voet West Coast (CA, HI, TX, AZ, NV, NM, CO)  949-973-7745 direct | Email Daniel For editorial contact: Casey Conley, Editor | Email Casey All rights reserved. Copyright © 2024 Maritime Publishing, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Maritime Publishing Our mailing address is: Maritime Publishing 3980 Sherman Street San Diego, CA 92110 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.