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USCG continues to support post-Ida recovery efforts
The U.S. Guard reports that it continues to respond to impacts to waterways and to assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana, post-Hurricane Ida.
In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) the Coast Guard is continuing efforts to re-open waterways impacted by Hurricane Ida in the areas of Bayou Lafourche, Houma Navigation Canal and portions of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Obstructions to the affected waterways are...
https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/uscg-continues-to-support-post-ida-recovery-efforts/
Coast Guard breaking the ice in Northeast waterways
The Coast Guard has launched its icebreaking season, in anticipation of winter’s low temperatures impacting ports, waterways and harbors in the Northeast over the coming months.
Love seeing the @USCGNortheast come by the house! #SemperParatus @USCGAux @USCG pic.twitter.com/I72F6NE57c
— eweather (@Eweather13) December 19, 2020
Operation Reliable Energy for Northeast Winters (RENEW) is the Coast Guard’s regionwide effort to ensure communities have the security, supplies, energy and emergency...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/coast-guard-breaking-the-ice-in-northeast-waterways
Coast Guard continues Hurricane Sally response operations
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has been busy the past few days rescuing people and pets from Hurricane Sally’s floodwaters. But this isn’t the only thing the USCG does after destructive coastal storms. It also makes our waterways safe again for navigation.
#BREAKING The @USCG Shallow Water Response Teams are conducting #rescues in #HurricaneSally affected areas along the #GulfCoast.#Sally, #USCGSally, #Storm2020, #Ready, #Relevant, #Responsive pic.twitter.com/aNgA6juSPi
— USCG Heartland...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/coast-guard-continues-hurricane-sally-response-operations
High water has caused problems since late last year
The barge industry depends on water to do its work, but too much of it along the inland system since the end of last year has caused enormous operational challenges, personal sacrifices and big financial losses.
Some are calling it the “Great Flood of 2019,” while others prefer to label it as a Top 10 flood event that hasn’t matched records set in 1927 and 1993. But everyone agrees that this year’s flooding and high water event is unique for its longevity and geographic reach throughout the...
Inland waterways development making progress, more to do, WCI official says
The inland waterways are enjoying a healthy infusion of federal support for building and maintaining an aging lock and dam system, but unprecedented Midwest flooding and an ongoing trade war with China are taking a toll on river transportation, the head of the Waterways Council Inc. said on Monday.
As a result of a formula change made by Congress in 2014 to the Inland Waterways Trust Fund (IWTF), which covers the cost of new infrastructure spending on the rivers, more money has become available...
Panama Canal welcomes 6,000th Neopanamax transit
Less than three years after its opening, the Panama Canal announced a new milestone with the transit of the 6,000th Neopanamax ship, reaffirming its position in global maritime trade.
The LNG carrier ‘Energy Liberty’ made its transit Tuesday south from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
The 2018-built ship measures 300 meters in length and 49 meters in width and has the capacity to transport up to 165,000 cubic meters of LNG.
The vessel is on its route to transport LNG from the Cove Point terminal...
https://safety4sea.com/panama-canal-welcomes-6000th-neopanamax-transit/
Coast Guard wants mariners’ input for Potomac River study
A user survey to help assess aids to navigation, hazards and other conditions on the Upper Potomac River began this week as part of a Coast Guard waterways analysis.
The review focuses on the area’s aids to navigation system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information, port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and emergency communication capabilities, and future development projects. A survey form is available online for mariners and others interested in the river to fill...
Agreement inked to address fuel needs for Indian waterways
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for jointly developing infrastructure for fuels, lubricating oil, LPG, natural gas and any other related fuel and gas for meeting the requirement of Indian Waterways.
The MoU seeks to provide for an understanding over general modalities of mutual cooperation leading to addressing futuristic demand of any form of energy for Inland Waterways and associated services.
The...
https://safety4sea.com/agreement-inked-to-address-fuel-needs-for-indian-waterways/
India sees first container movement on inland waterways
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, announced he is set to receive India’s first container cargo being transported on inland waterways. The newly constructed Multi-Modal Terminal is the first of the three Multi-Modal Terminals and two Inter-Modal Terminals being constructed on River Ganga at Varanasi, as part of the government’s aspiration to stretch the transportation of Ganga between Varanasi to Haldi allowing the navigation of large vessels.
Namely, the MMTs are being built as part...
https://safety4sea.com/india-sees-first-container-movement-on-inland-waterways/