Carline is a marine company located near Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the Mississippi River at Mile Marker 183. Carline operates 11 push boats and 4 fleets on the Lower Mississippi River which service customers from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. They specialize in safe & timely barge delivery, routine barge ... Read More
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Pride of America NCL photo.
As President Trump considers providing aid to the travel industry, he should factor in that only one cruise ship deserves aid from American tax payers. The only cruise ship in the world flagged with the American flag is the "Pride of America".
The cruise ship industry's ... Read More
March 11, 2020LightBoard
Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., announced Tuesday that his bill, the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act passed out of Congress.
“Throughout the Second World War, our armed forces relied on the Merchant Marine to ferry supplies, cargo and personnel into both theaters of operation, and they paid ... Read More
March 4, 2020LightBoard
(Halter Supply Vessel 1980 )
boatjobsonly.com 2-26-2020 ~ ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc., is expanding in Pascagoula. The project is a $10 million corporate investment for the ship maintenance and repair company. It will create 100 jobs.
February 26, 2020LightBoard
(USS Samuel Gompers AD-37)
The US Navy currently has close to 9000 unfilled positions in the fleet. This year the Navy is requesting $33.9 billion in funding for personnel next year, that's $2.1 billion more than the service requested this year.
All enlisted sailors on active duty (and in any branch ... Read More
February 12, 2020LightBoard
The following is a USCG advisory.
02-03-2020
WASHINGTON DC ) — This marine safety advisory is to ensure that mariners, marine employers, and sponsoring organizations are aware that some products marketed as hemp or cannabidiol (CBD) may contain enough tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cause a positive drug test. In accordance with 46 CFR ... Read More
February 11, 2020LightBoard
Check this amazing video out. Then keep in mind only 80 something ships are US flagged ships. It's clear the US Merchant fleet is in dire straits. America use to rule the seven seas. What happened MARAD?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtffmxJmehs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtffmxJmehs
February 4, 2020LightBoard
The graveside burial for Gabe is tomorrow, Thursday, January 30th at 10 a.m. at Beth David Cemetery in Valley Stream, NY. Address: 300 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003. Long Island New York. If you live near this, please round up some merchant mariners and attend this man's service.
https://vimeo.com/251508016?fbclid=IwAR346TufnoRKELJ1fK8vEigYFqpN9yUnTHbQ0RGRMQLbZY9Qyw2nqsur6oI
January 29, 2020LightBoard
Viking Energy : Photo Eidesvik offshore
Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore for the modification of the Viking Energy supply vessel, to make it capable of covering long distances fuelled by carbon-free ammonia. The vessel will transport supplies to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
Equinor has awarded Eidesvik ... Read More
January 23, 2020LightBoard
Map Courtesy of the FAA.
According to an FAA flight advisory GPS reception may be unavailable or unreliable over a large portion of the southeastern states and the Caribbean during offshore military exercises scheduled between January 16 and 24.
Click here to review the FAA advisory https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2020/Jan/CSG4_20-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf
January 16, 2020LightBoard