On 1 January 2020, a new limit on the sulphur content in the fuel oil used on board ships came into force, marking a significant milestone to improve air quality, preserve the environment and protect human health. Known as “IMO… Read More »IMO Limits Sulphur content in fuel beginning January 1, 2020
Conference Agenda STRATEGIES FOR STORMS, FLOODING & SEA LEVEL DEFENSETuesday December 3, 2019 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMScott’s Seafood (Jack London Square), 2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 7.30-8.45 Registration 8.45 Call To Order: Propeller Club of Northern California, Stas Margaronis… Read More »Northern California Propeller Club sponsors Sea Level Defense Conference
On March 13, 2020, President Trump signed into law H.R. 5671, the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020. This law makes a number of “Findings” that recognized the contributions of our merchant mariners to… Read More »Congressional Medal for Merchant Mariners of World War II
In April, several major newspapers reported that the leaders of the American Petroleum Institute and CEOs of major oil companies would meet with President Trump and request a waiver of the Jones Act to help address their economic issues related… Read More »International Propeller Club Opposed to Coastwise Waiver
Monday, April 20, 2020 U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $20 Million in Funding to Small Shipyards WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $19.6 million in discretionary grants to 24 U.S. small… Read More »U.S. Department of Transportation announces $19.6 for Small Shipyard Grants
