ChartWorld Suspends Services to Russia
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ChartWorld has suspended ECDIS, chart and navigation data services to Russian-owned and managed vessels.
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Ship-Maneuvering Simulator Improves Harbor Navigation
By Dr. Georges L. Chahine • Dr. Chao-Tsung Hsiao The U.S. has more than 95,000 mi. of coastline and 3.5 million sq. mi. of open water. Over the last 50 years, ship lengths, widths and drafts have doubled and the amount of commerce has tripled such that over 98 percent of all U.S. cargo is transported at some point by
Read moreCOVID-19 Tracker for Shipping Industry
A new COVID-19 Tracking Tool developed by global marine insurer North has been made available as a shared resource to the International Group of P&I Clubs. The online tool, first released by North in February, was formally launched via the IG website. It details the extent of COVID-19 and the numerous response measures that have been introduced in a single
Read moreCongressional Appropriations Package for U.S. Ports
A brief breakdown of how American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) priorities fared in this appropriations package.
Read moreWater Resources Development Act of 2018 Signed Into Law
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018, included as title I of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S. 3021), was signed into law Oct. 23, 2018. The new law will provide for investment in harbor, waterway, flood protection and other water infrastructure improvements throughout the country. The bipartisan leaders of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and
Read moreNOAA Augments Seaports with Real-Time Information Systems
NOAA recently established new Physical Oceanographic Real-Time Systems (PORTS) at seaports in Miami, Port Everglades and Corpus Christi. PORTS systems provide vessel operators with reliable real-time information about environmental conditions including water levels, currents, waves, salinity, bridge clearance (air gap), winds, air and water temperature and visibility. All three new PORTS include water level and meteorological sensors, and Miami PORTS
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