MARAD
Feasibility Study of Replacing the R/V Robert Gordon Sproul with a Hybrid Vessel Employing Zero-emission Propulsion Technology
This feasibility study assesses the applicability and design of hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion technology for a research vessel targeted as a replacement for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) R/V Robert Gordon Sproul. General parameters of the study included vessel performance (...
Tug STAMFORD
For Actions on June 23, 1986.
Gallant Ship Award Citation:
On June 23, 1986, fire broke out at the Hess Oil Terminal, Brooklyn, New York. The fire ignited combustibles on the decks of two tank barges, S.T. 65 and S.T. 85, light with gasoline bottoms, moored at Pier 5. Several...
Alternate Fuels Spill Study Report 19Mar2021
The topic of the research is the predicted impact of large spills or releases of alternative marine fuels. The fuels covered are those that have been identified as potential future fuels for the marine shipping sector by industry experts and government agencies overseeing the development of...
Maritime Administration Announces First Centers of Excellence Designations for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of 27 Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). The CoE designation recognizes community colleges and training institutions that prepare...