The severely damaged Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s port is only one of the logistical nightmares hindering relief and reconstruction of the nation. The pier is now handling about 30 percent of its pre-quake capacity. If pushed, it could unload 200 to 250 containers a day, but debris is limiting the size of the ships that can enter the [...] [...more]
JACKSONVILLE – Let’s face it. Maritime shipping isn’t a glamourous subject. Just look at Crowley Maritime Corp. Ship Assist and Escort? A bunch of tugboats dragging cargo around Oakland Harbor. Although just last week its TITAN Salvage team [was] involved in the dramatic, 12-hour cliff-top rescue of the 25 crewmembers onboard the grounded cargo ship [...] [...more]
As a member of Crowley Maritime Corporation’s Facebook group, Flipside. Florida. is taking this opportunity to “reprint” yesterday’s post: In recognition of the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine, the Congress, by joint resolution approved May 20, 1933 the designation of May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day. Please join Crowley in acknowledging their [...] [...more]
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