Author: Foghorn Magazine Editor
Ongoing Improvements for the U.S. Coast Guard Mariner Credentialing Program
The U.S. Coast Guard Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) Transformation is a comprehensive reform of merchant mariner credentialing aimed at meeting t [...]
Coast Guard Issues Warning About Dangers of Illegal Charters
Illegal Charter: The U.S. Coast Guard is warning the boating public about the life-threatening risks and legal consequences of illegal charter operati [...]
NMC Continues to Reduce Processing Times
Effective immediately, complete mariner credential applications submitted to the National Maritime Center (NMC) are expected to be processed within f [...]
Celebrating America250
America’s 250th anniversary was a once-in-a-generation celebration, and PVA members shared how they helped make it memorable in communities across th [...]
Promises Made. Promises Kept.
In the early 1970s, Brian R. D’Isernia made a very unusual career move—he went from practicing law to building fishing vessels. After falling in love [...]
Let’s Go Holoholo
Lush emerald sea cliffs tower 4,000 feet above crystal-clear water. Waterfalls cascade into the ocean teeming with spinner dolphins, green sea turtle [...]
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors Apparent Low Bidder for New AMHS Vessel
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C. was identified as the apparent low bidder for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities’ [...]
American Cruise Lines Christens Second Vessel This Year
In June, American Cruise Lines christened American Maverick in Newport, R.I., during the ship’s inaugural New England cruise. The celebration took pl [...]
Artemis Technologies Launches Electric Hydrofoil Pilot Boat
Artemis Technologies launched the Artemis EF-12 Pilot, the world’s first fully electric hydrofoil pilot boat, in June. The first-in-class vessel has [...]