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The International Propeller Club Elects C. James Patti As International President

Fairfax, VA — The International Propeller Club of the United States elected Mr. C. James Patti as its new International President at its 95th Convention and Port President’s meeting. As International President, Mr. Patti will serve as the Chief Executive Officer and lead the business and affairs of the Club and its 70 port chapters worldwide. Mr. Patti succeeded Niels…

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Speaker Change Announcement

The program for the Propeller Club Port of Washington DC virtual event this Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Eastern) has been changed. Unfortunately, Congressman DeFazio has been called away to assist with the wild-fire emergency in his district and can no longer join us.  We hope to reschedule our conversation with the Congressman for a…

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The Propeller Club – Port Of Washington, DC Announces Cary Davis As A New Board Member

The Propeller Club, Port of Washington, DC is pleased to welcome Cary Davis as a new board member. Cary serves as General Counsel & Director of Government Relations for the American Association of Port Authorities. Cary helps tell the story of American seaports when the President and Congress make decisions on trade, security, transportation, and infrastructure. For three years prior,…

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The Propeller Club – Port Of Washington, DC Announces Will Lusk As A New Board Member

Will Lusk is the Associate Program Manager for Planning and Performance Management at AASHTO, supporting many initiatives for the benefit of state departments of transportation. Prior to joining AASHTO in 2018, he worked for engineering and media companies in the homeland security sector. He has professional experience with the Federal Railroad Administration, National Defense University, Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority,…

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Aalund Named International Propeller Club’s President

Niels Aalund was elected at the 93rd International Convention and Conference in New Orleans on October 17th.  New Orleans, LA: Prominent maritime industry stakeholder Niels Aalund has been elected President of the International Propeller Club. Mr. Aalund will serve a two-year term, commencing from October 17th. Aalund, a well-known maritime subject matter expert and executive, currently serves as an Officer…

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The Apollo Voyage

The Apollo Voyage

We and most Americans recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing by members of the Apollo 11 crew. Before that celebration is a faint memory, let’s give some attention to that last part of their mission that involved a different kind of ship and crew. Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins and their space capsule landed in the Pacific…

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The Maritime Administration has announced the availability of nearly $7 million in federal grants for Marine Highway projects.

The Maritime Administration has announced the availability of nearly $7 million in federal grants for Marine Highway projects. Grants under the America’s Marine Highway Program are available to the sponsors of officially designated Marine Highway Projects Note that an erroneous June 14 application deadline was published in the Federal Register. The correct deadline is August 15.

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On June 12, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

On June 12, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing $292.7 million in discretionary grant funding through the new Port Infrastructure Development Program, including $92.7 million for the 15 coastal seaports that handled the greatest number of loaded foreign and domestic TEUs of containerized cargo in 2016, as identified by the USACE.  DOT will…

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Maritime Administration Awards $6.7 Million in Grants for Marine Highway Projects

Maritime Administration Awards $6.7 Million in Grants for Marine Highway Projects

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $6,790,000 in grants to three Marine Highway projects.  The funding, provided by MARAD’s Marine Highway Program, will go towards enhancing existing services in Louisiana and Virginia as well as supporting the development of a new project in New York. ….   Read more

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