Labor, Maritime Business Coalition Urge Congress to Avoid CR
A bipartisan coalition urge Congress to pass a Defense Appropriation Bill to avoid another Continuing Resolution (CR) & Sequestration. A bipartisan coalition of labor unions and maritime business owners affiliated with the Shipbuilding Council of America have jointly sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to pass a defense appropriations bill and avoid sequestration cuts before the Navy begins widespread lay-offs and cancellation of ship maintenance on February 15, 2013. • Up to 46,000 Department of Defense civilian employees will be immediately laid off. • Another 800,000 workers will face furlough days resulting in a 20 percent pay cut. • More than 100,000 people could lose jobs in the shipbuilding and repair industry and our supply chain.
SCA: Prestige Shows Danger of Single Hulls
The Shipbuilding Council of America (SCA) says the sinking of the 26-year old tanker Prestige illustrates the danger of continued operation of single-hulled tank vessels. The accident should serve as a warning to shippers who continue to look for cheap alternatives to modern, double-hull tank vessels. SCA has long been warning of the dangers of continued operation of aged single-hull tank vessels. "Unfortunately, even in the U.S., companies continue to charter older, single-hull tankers similar to the sunken Prestige at discounted rates," stated SCA President Allen Walker. No new product tankers are under construction or on order for the domestic trades. Only 21 product tankers in the U.S.-flag fleet are currently double-hulled and 10 of those vessels are more than 16 years old today.
SCA Says Prestige Sinking Shows Danger
The Shipbuilding Council of America (SCA) says the sinking of the 26-year old tanker Prestige illustrates the danger of continued operation of single-hulled tank vessels. The accident should serve as a warning to shippers who continue to look for cheap alternatives to modern, double-hull tank vessels. SCA has long been warning of the dangers of continued operation of aged single-hull tank vessels. “Unfortunately, even in the U.S., companies continue to charter older, single-hull tankers similar to the sunken Prestige at discounted rates,” stated SCA President Allen Walker. No new product tankers are under construction or on order for the domestic trades. Only 21 product tankers in the U.S.-flag fleet are currently double-hulled and 10 of those vessels are more than 16 years old today.
Hanby Appointed as President and COO at McDonough
Dale Knight, Chairman and CEO of Marmac LLC, dba McDonough Marine Service is pleased to announce the appointment of David C. Hanby Jr. as President and COO of McDonough Marine Service. He has been with McDonough Marine Service for twenty-six years. Mr. Hanby serves on the Board of Directors of the American Waterways Operators and is Chairman of the Southern Region. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Association of Waterways Operators and is an active member of the Shipbuilding Council of America, Offshore Marine Service Association, and the National Waterways Conference.
