SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Fidley Watch: Homebuilt John McCain wants to outsource America’s merchant marine. The cantankerous Arizona Senator has added an amendment to the bipartisan-supported Keystone XL Pipeline legislation, destined for President Obama’s desk later this month, to eviscerate the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Senator McCain was […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Feb. 4, 2015 in ACWA eNews Local Water Agencies Gear Up for Ongoing Conservation, Drought Response Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 02/04/2015 – 10:00am With a fourth year of drought now unfolding, water agencies around the state are gearing up for continued water use restrictions and ongoing education and outreach […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE New Vessel Review: West Coast Players 14 brought an interesting mix of new vessels to the West Coast, including ferries, pilot boats, tugs and barges. The fact that most of the vessels were built in Pacific Northwest yards to the designs of West Coast naval […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE New Vessel Review: West Coast Players 14 brought an interesting mix of new vessels to the West Coast, including ferries, pilot boats, tugs and barges. The fact that most of the vessels were built in Pacific Northwest yards to the designs of West Coast naval […]
Continue ReadingEconomics Group: Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary – U.S Review Mixed Signals on the Domestic Front The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6 percent annualized pace in the final quarter of 2014. The outturn was weaker than expectations. Equipment spending fell at a 1.9 percent annualized pace as businesses put cap-ex plans on hold, in part, […]
Continue ReadingBank of the West US Outlook Report for January 30, 2015 The data released this week was a dramatic illustration of the cross-currents impacting the U.S. economy, and a good indicator of how the year is likely to shape up. The good news is the overall growth outlook for the United States remains intact, even […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Jan. 28, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Rep. Huffman to Serve as Ranking Member on Water, Power and Oceans Subcommittee Submitted by Josh Abel on Tue, 01/27/2015 – 1:46pm House Democrats announced Tuesday that Rep. Jared Huffman (D-2) will serve as the ranking member on […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE New Vessel Review: West Coast Players 14 brought an interesting mix of new vessels to the West Coast, including ferries, pilot boats, tugs and barges. The fact that most of the vessels were built in Pacific Northwest yards to the designs of West Coast naval […]
Continue ReadingJan. 23, 2015 Jan. 23, 2015 ACWA News Available Online This issue debuts exciting changes to ACWA News. In addition to a new masthead and color scheme, you will find enhanced member news and a few new features. Please note that ACWA News is now published on a monthly basis. The digital-only issue previously produced […]
Continue ReadingSUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE One Big Barge The first of this month saw the final deadline set for the phase-out of single-hull oil tankers and barges in US waters to comply with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA ’90). Two 296-foot by 60-foot single-hulled oil barges built by […]
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