Pacific Maritime Magazine News Online for May 26, 2015

  Opinion:
Inslee Should Mind His Own State

By Mayor Charlotte Brower, North Slope Borough  

It was disappointing to see a recent letter from Washington State Governor Jay Inslee to Secretary Jewel protesting the federal government’s decision to open portions of the Arctic to oil and gas development and calling for a ban on further lease sales.

Governor Inslee’s comments reflect a lack of basic knowledge about our region and are offensive to people that live in America’s Arctic. We also did not miss the fact that his letter made no reference to the people that actually live there.  MORE

Friday, May 26, 2015

PMA, ILWU Ratify Labor Contract

Ex-Admiral to Head Cruise Lines Association

Naming Contest Open for 3 Ferries

MARAD Funding Vessel Emissions, Energy Projects

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By Mark Edward Nero

Thomas P. Ostebo is joining the Cruise Lines International Association as President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 6, the organization said May 20. (Read full article)

By Mark Edward Nero

British Columbia-based BC Ferries, which is introducing three new intermediate class ferries into its fleet in the coming year, has announced a contest to name the vessels. (Read full article)

By Mark Edward Nero

The US Maritime Administration is making about $2 million in federal funding available to help fund projects that support vessel emissions reductions and alternative energy. (Read full article)