The Port Master Plan 2050 will build on earlier planning work in the 1990s.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/279829/port-of-ny-nj-unveils-30-year-plan-for-future-growth/
Development
Funding formula would help barge industry infrastructure
Barge operators and users of the inland waterways are urging Congress to adopt a new cost-sharing formula that would make more money available for lock and dam construction.
The Inland Waterways Trust Fund, which pays for new lock and dam construction, is currently financed through a 50-50 match between diesel tax revenues paid by the inland barge industry, and funds from the U.S. treasury. Money is then dispersed to priority construction projects along the inland river system which are managed...
Mawani Off to a Good Start with Major Developments
Saudi Ports Authority entered the 2019 with a number of major developments taking place at its 9 ports.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/271212/mawani-off-to-a-good-start-with-major-developments/
David Clark appoints Kent Clarke military business development manager
David Clark Co. Inc. (DCCI) has announced the addition of Kent Clarke as military business development manager. Clark’s initial focus will be to introduce new audiences and end users within military and government markets to the Series 9100 Digital and Wireless Intercom System for marine, air, and ground communication applications worldwide.
Clark brings a background in operations, maintenance, and management to DCCI including the following:
• 12 years in the U.S. Navy as an avionics technician...
Coast Guard, DHS launch two nanosatellites
Yesterday, the Coast Guard Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program launched two 6U CubeSats from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
The launch, part of the Polar Scout project being done in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), will evaluate the effectiveness of space-based sensors in support of Arctic search and rescue missions. Knowledge gained from this demonstration will be used to inform satellite...