The following news release was issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on July 6. Contract for 2 NOAA research ships awarded to Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, LLC. NOAA will add two new ships to its fleet of groundbreaking research vessels. The agency selected Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, LLC. for a…
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The following news release was issued by the Lake Carriers' Association on July 7. Limestone Trade Down in June Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.1 million tons in June, a decrease of 17.6 percent from a year ago. This June’s loadings were also below the month’s 5-year…
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Imagine the following scenario: American military forces are placed on alert for possible immediate action in a destination without a nearby military base. The equipment they will need to sustain their involvement is scheduled to be delivered aboard U.S.-flag merchant ships being loaded at various ports in the United States.…