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Trump to create new White House office of shipbuilding

In his joint address to Congress last night, President Trump outlined his plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding, including through the creation of a White House office of shipbuilding.

Here’s what he said:

“To boost our defense industrial base we are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding. And for that purpose, I am announcing tonight that we will create a new office of shipbuilding in the White House that offers special...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/trump-to-create-new-white-house-office-of-shipbuilding/

Senator Tim Kaine wins SCA Maritime Leadership Award

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has presented U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award

The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate outstanding dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry.

“Senator Kaine’s commitment to advancing the maritime industry and advocating for the needs of our nation’s shipyards has been...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/senator-tim-kaine-wins-sca-maritime-leadership-award/

SCA announces latest member safety awards winners

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced the recipients ofits annual member safety awards for the 2023 calendar year. This year, 18 shipyards are receiving awards for their achievements in safety.

“Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s a fundamental pillar of our industrial base. These awards not only recognize excellence in safety practices but also show our industry’s dedication to...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/sca-announces-latest-member-safety-awards-winners/

New leaders take the helm at SCA

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has announced its new Board of Directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the SCA Partners Committee.

Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Ship Repair, is ascending from his Vice Chairman post to Chairman of the Board, assuming the position from Ben Bordelon, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards.

“The Shipbuilders Council of America is an essential voice and...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/new-leaders-take-the-helm-at-sca/

SCA names Kevin Terry as senior defense advisor

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)has named Kevin Terry as its senior defense advisor, overseeing the organization’s national ship repair and security, as well as workforce development and education, initiatives. He is set to assume the role December 15, succeeding Frank Collins, who is now senior vice president of government and public affairs at Titan Acquisition Holdings.

With a career spanning nearly 40 years in the public and private sectors supporting ship material readiness for the...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/sca-names-kevin-terry-as-senior-defense-advisor/

SCZONE Signs Concession Contract To Upgrade Terminal

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The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has signed a concession contract for the upgrade of Container Terminal No. 2, in East Port Said Port, to the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT), reports APM Terminals.

Concession contract for the upgrade of Container Terminal No. 2

APM Terminals is the majority shareholder and operator of SCCT. The contract includes financing, design, development, management, operation, maintenance,...

https://mfame.guru/sczone-signs-concession-contract-to-upgrade-terminal/

Crude Tankers To Pay More To Transit Suez Canal In April

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  • Transit fees paid by crude oil and petroleum product tankers passing through Egypt’s Suez Canal will increase starting on April 1, according to the canal authority.
  • Surcharges on these ships will be raised from 15 per cent to 25 per cent of total transit fees, the Suez Canal Authority said on its website on Tuesday.
  • Surcharges on empty (ballast) tankers will also be raised, from 5 per cent to 15 per cent, when the new rates come into effect in April.

A recent news...

https://mfame.guru/crude-tankers-to-pay-more-to-transit-suez-canal-in-april/

SCA announces 2022 Shipyard Safety Award winners

Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, today announced the recipients of its 2022 Annual Shipyard Safety Awards. SCA member companies are eligible for a Safety Award if they submit the SCA Injury & Illness survey for all four quarters, have zero fatalities throughout the year and either have a total recordable incident rate (TRIR) below the SCA average or if they reduce their year-on-year TRIR by 10 percent or more.

In this latest...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/sca-announces-2022-shipyard-safety-award-winners/

Charting A New Course for A Safer Shipping Industry

  • Prices for global shipping have skyrocketed with follow-through consequences for economies in general
  • An estimated 80% of the world’s goods are transported by sea
  • Oligopolistic and ancient industry structure looks ripe for disruption, but easier said than done

As 2021 is exposing many of the flaws and fragilities of the global shipping industry, disruption seems but the logical response. However, reforming the industry is far easier said than done, writes Ed Kennedy for FN Arena.

Suez canal...

https://mfame.guru/charting-a-new-course-for-a-safer-shipping-industry/

Ever Given Broke Speed Limit Before Running Aground

  • The Ever Given’s speed was 13.5 knots before it ran aground.
  • The Suez Canal speed limit was between 7.6 knots and 8.6 knots.

In the ongoing tit-for-tat between the Suez Canal Authority and Japanese owner Shoei Kisen over who was to blame for the blockage on the key waterway in March, the Egyptians have hit back, reports Splash247.

Ever Given exceeds speed limit

SCA chairman Osama Rabie said Shoei Kisen’s 20,388 teu Ever Given was travelling too fast through the canal and the size of the vessel’s...

https://mfame.guru/ever-given-broke-speed-limit-before-running-aground/

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