With last year’s omnibus spending measure now law, MARAD has authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) will replace aging training vessels at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine, and Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston. Full Article

The latest addition to DESMI Ocean Guard’s CompactClean BWMS product line meets the needs of owners who need to be able to discharge ballast water in less time than that they spend on ballast water uptake. Full Article

Alfonso Castillero, chief operating officer of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry, the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry, gives some insights into how the flag’s investment in technology is paying off. Full Article

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tells port it has been awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. Full Article

Carnival Corporation and Wärtsilä have signed a framework agreement covering the supply and installation of advanced waste water and dry waste treatment systems in up to 32 cruise ships. Full Article