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Mariners begin to get access to Covid-19 vaccinations

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Covid-19: Spotlight on the mental health of mariners WorkBoat

WEBMariner mental health concerns, including those stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic …

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Mariners urged to participate in new mental health survey

WEBUncle Sam is concerned about the mental health of mariners during the pandemic and is seeking ways to help. The Covid-19 Working Group of the U.S. …

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All American launches first hydrogen fuel cell ferry in U.S.

WEBAll American Marine Inc. (AAM) and the vessel owner SWITCH Maritime have launched and completed operational trials of Sea Change, a 70', 75-passenger …

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Coast Guard releases Merchant Mariner Medical Manual

WEBThe Coast Guard recently released the Merchant Mariner Medical Manual that it expects will result in less subjective and more efficient medical evaluations that …

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New study to focus on river industry's mental health WorkBoat

WEBWhile some of the evidence may be only anecdotal, discussions about mariners’ health increasingly focus on the mental as well as the physical. “The arena of …

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Navy hospital ship departs San Diego to support COVID-19

WEBThe hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed Naval Station San Diego Monday bound for Los Angeles in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. …

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Harbor emissions, shore power, and public health WorkBoat

WEBAt the end of October, officials at the Port of Oakland, Calif., released results from a study finding tug and workboat emissions were cut by 53% between 2005 and …

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Mariners among those who still suffer serious health effects

WEBMore than 3,000 people perished when planes flew into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Lesser known are …

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American Queen and ACL suspend inland and coastal cruise …

WEBAmerican Queen Steamboat Co. and American Cruise Lines (ACL) — the two major players in the U.S. inland and coastal cruising market — are suspending all …

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'Blue economy' contributed $361 billion to GDP in 2020

WEBWorkBoat file photo. The U.S. marine economy contributed about $361 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product in 2020. That is according to the most current …

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U.S. mariner mental health survey results to be released

WEBThe U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) COVID-19 Working Group (C-19 WG) is hosting a webinar on Nov. 22, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. …

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American Queen lifts mask mandate, Covid-19 testing for fully

WEBThis policy update is a result of the cruise line’s vaccination requirement for both guests and crew, first announced in February 2021, making American Queen the …

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Industry concerns over CARB amendments spark emission …

WEBThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) plans to extend the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) emissions rule to include all marine vessels, such as tugboats, …

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Ports struggle under Covid-19 impacts WorkBoat

WEBMeanwhile, the Port of Seattle recently announced that it will postpone plans to build a new cruise terminal due to uncertainty from Covid-19. Before the pandemic, …

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Marad symposium will focus on work-life balance in maritime …

WEBThe U.S. Maritime Administration (Marad) is inviting all mariners to participate and offer their opinions at a symposium exploring work-life balance in the maritime …

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AWO launches Covid-19 webpage WorkBoat

WEBLast week, the American Waterways Operators (AWO) launched a dedicated Covid-19 webpage containing information and resources to help mitigate the spread of …

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OSHA fines Sterling Shipyard for safety violations WorkBoat

WEBSterling Shipyard was cited for 16 serious, repeat and failure-to-abate violations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health …

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Offshore wind O&M/health and safety summit to be held in New …

WEBAs the offshore wind industry continues to mature, it is critical that its support systems (operations and maintenance, health and safety, and data) are strong and …

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EPA provides $1.1 million to replace old diesels WorkBoat

WEBThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is supporting local efforts to reduce air pollution in the New York City metropolitan area by providing a total of $1.1 …

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