Washington, D.C.—Mariners will be allowed up to six years to renew their expired merchant mariner credentials (MMC) without taking the complete original examination, according to CG-MMC Policy Letter 01-24. “Mariners… Read More
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Washington, D.C.—Republican and Democratic leaders of a key House panel once again objected to the Biden administration’s proposed cut for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for fiscal year (FY)… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden and his U.S. trade representative (USTR) are taking on China over unfairly targeting the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. “They’re not competing. They’re cheating,”… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the end of April as an “ambitious” tentative timeline for the restoration for safe navigation in and out of the Port of… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released for public comment the first-ever comprehensive guidelines for the nation’s levees. Stakeholders, tribes, community members and others are encouraged to comment… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden has directed a “whole of government” response to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore. “I’ve directed my team… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new milestone when its first-of-its-kind supply chain initiative began publishing data on inland freight hubs to provide members with an enhanced view… Read More
Washington, D.C.–Inland waterways would receive $930 million in operation and maintenance work included in President Joe Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2025. With an emphasis on improving locks… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The House of Representatives easily passed a six-bill appropriation package that includes fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Maritime Administration. Approved… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission equipment and infrastructure, tackle the climate crisis and improve air quality at both… Read More
