BEACH HAVEN, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Amid numerous recent instances of wind-turbine failures in the U.S. and around the world, the New Jersey citizen’s group Save LBI today called for an immediate and full public disclosure of all data related to the design, manufacture, maintenance, and failure rates for the components of the 200 wind turbines […]
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NJ Coalition Slams Feds for Ignoring Key Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind Development : National News
BEACH HAVEN, N.J., Oct. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The New Jersey citizens group Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) today rebuked the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for issuing a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that blatantly ignores critical environmental impacts for offshore wind development in six lease areas off the coast […]
News: FMTC Safety Accelerates US Market Expansion with M&A Safety Services becoming part of the family | CitizenWire
HOUMA, La. /CitizenWire/ — FMTC Safety, a leading provider of comprehensive safety training solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of M&A Safety Services, a respected safety training company with two training locations in Louisiana: Lafayette and Houma. The acquisition enhances FMTC’s course capability in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors and solidifies its […]
News: Enthusiasm Filled the Lake as Scuba Divers Came Together for International Scuba’s 6th Annual Ice Hole Festival on Feb 6, 2023, at Lake Okoboji, IA | CitizenWire
LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — Scuba divers from Canada, Mexico, and the USA joined International Scuba’s 6th Annual Ice Hole Festival. The week started off with pro level scuba diving training. There were several people to help gear up. As soon as you are out of the water, our hospitality team takes over, with a […]
News: Introducing Flushmaster: The World’s First Portable Automatic Outboard Engine Flushing System for Single and Multi-Engine Boats | CitizenWire
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Seamule, LLC, a trailblazer in solutions simplifying life around the water, proudly presents its groundbreaking new product – Flushmaster – the world’s first portable outboard engine flushing system. Engineered to streamline the process of flushing outboard engines after use, this innovative system not only promotes engine longevity but also saves […]
News: Media Advisory: Safety training experience and experts available to discuss safety in Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industrial industries at FMTC Safety in Houma, Louisiana | CitizenWire
HOUMA, La. /CitizenWire/ — FMTC, Fire and Medical Training Center, in Houma Louisiana, is inviting reporters to experience a variety of safety training courses for the Oil, Gas, Wind, and Offshore industries on October 20, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of October’s National Fire Safety Month. Reporters will get a chance […]
News: Son Of Canada’s Youngest Master Mariner Shares His Father’s Thrilling Adventures in Debut Novel | CitizenWire
CARBONEAR, Newfoundland /CitizenWire/ — The life and adventures of one of Canada’s unknown heroes is brought to life in Philip Earle’s debut novel, “I’ll Go the Length of Meself: The Story of Newfoundland’s Daring Rascal, Captain Guy Earle, North America’s Youngest Master Mariner” (ISBN: 978-0228869597).
News: FMTC Safety Continues Expansion with On-Site Training & Instruction Acquisition | CitizenWire
HOUMA, La. /CitizenWire/ — FMTC Safety is continuing its global expansion in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors by acquiring Houma-based On-Site Training & Instruction. With this acquisition, the Houma location now offers certified OPITO training, a safety training for Oil, Gas, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workers.
News: World Yacht Group Unveils Project Artemis – A Green-built and Environmentally Friendly Yacht That Has It All | CitizenWire
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — World Yacht Group, a global yachting firm dedicated to charters, sales, management and new yacht constructions, announces its most recent and best new construction yacht to date – Project Artemis. This eco-friendly, green-built yacht is 150-foot of pure elegance and promises to impress.
News: Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival Returns to Mesquite | CitizenWire
MESQUITE, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Looking forward to spring fishing? Who isn’t? Fortunately for those of us still stuck in winter, the 5th annual Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival is headed to Mesquite on February 26-27, 2022.
News: EPIC Acquires Oversea Insurance Agency – Continues Expansion of its Specialty Offerings | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center d.b.a. EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC) announced today that it has acquired Oversea Insurance Agency trading as Oversea Yacht Insurance (Oversea). Oversea is based in San Diego, CA and Ft Lauderdale, FL.
News: Seattle company developing wave-powered marine platform for ocean science applications | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Oscilla Power, Inc. [OPI] is proud to announce the receipt of a $200k Phase I SBIR grant award from the US Department of Energy to develop a wave energy powered platform for ocean sensing and monitoring systems.
News: Pompano Beach to Test SEAHIVE Shoreline Protection System at Wahoo Bay | CitizenWire
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Scientists, government officials and citizens concerned about climate change and sea level rise will soon have a new source of data when Wahoo Bay in Pompano Beach launches. This underwater marine park will become a global incubator for the ocean’s ecosystem and will test the SEAHIVE™ marine and estuarine shoreline […]
News: Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) Awarded NOAA NMITS Blanket Purchase Agreement | CitizenWire
FAIRFAX, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Full Spectrum Operations, LLC (FSO), an SBA-approved, Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (JV) between American Communications Solutions LLC (ACS), and By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Mission IT Services.
News: Windstar Cruises Will Require Covid-19 Vaccination to Sail | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Until further notice, Windstar Cruises will require proof of a current COVID-19 vaccination for all guests sailing aboard Windstar’s yachts. The cruise line arrived at the decision in the best health and wellness interests of its guests, crew, and the places the yachts visit. Many Windstar destinations and some airlines have […]
News: ViewTech Borescopes Acquires New Clients Replacing Outdated Visual Inspection Scopes | CitizenWire
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Whether an inspection application requires a small diameter borescope to enter a narrow access port or one that can articulate as it navigates through lengthy piping, ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 video borescopes are utilized and relied upon throughout every industry.
News: Carbon Monoxide Super-Meter for Inspectors and Scuba | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif., /CitizenWire/ — Forensics Detectors, a gas detection expert company residing in Los Angeles, California, has introduced its highly sensitive 0.1ppm carbon monoxide “super-meter,” an innovation that has been designed to help users prevent low-level carbon monoxide poisoning and detect very small carbon monoxide leaks.
News: Northwest Navigation Company’s Motor Vessel David B Alaska Cruises Unaffected by Canada’s Cruise Ship Ban | CitizenWire
BELLINGHAM, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Northwest Navigation Co., which operates the small cruise boat, M/V David B in Alaska, is unaffected by Canada’s recent extended cruise ship ban for the summer of 2021. The company will still be offering multi-day cruises this summer.
NEWS: Seattle Company, Oscilla Power, Developing Breakthrough Approach to Recharging Underwater Vehicles
SEATTLE, Wash., Aug. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oscilla Power, Inc. is proud to announce the receipt of a $200k grant from the US DOE to further develop technology that enables autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to recharge themselves using ocean waves. In this Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) project, Oscilla Power will collaborate with […]
NEWS: Windstar Cruises Retrofits Fleet with HEPA filters and UV-C Light – Partners with University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Center
SEATTLE, Wash., July 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — To address health concerns brought on by the pandemic, Windstar Cruises has committed to a holistic Beyond Ordinary Care program and will retrofit its fleet of six yachts with hospital-grade HEPA filters, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and will employ a safe sanitization formula used in health care settings.
NEWS: Hollywood’s New Playground Phuket Thailand Demarest Yacht 2020 Owner William D. Johnson
PHUKET, Thailand, Jan. 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hollywood has found itself a new playground free from paparazzi in Phuket, Thailand. The docks are filled with lavish yachts in Phuket these days. One is the most sought after, The Demarest Yacht, William D. Johnson refurbished the Demarest Yacht in 2019 just in time for the […]
NEWS: EPIC’s National Marine Operations Bolstered with Addition of Ivon Friedman in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC) announced today that Ivon Friedman has joined the firm’s Marine Practice in San Francisco. Friedman will report to EPIC’s Risk Management – National Property and Marine Practice Leader, Michael Korn.
NEWS: Winter Ice Buildup in Lakes and Ponds Can Cause a Host of Problems for Boats and Docks, as Well as for Fish and Wildlife
SANTA MARIA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The change of seasons no longer means having to perform labor intensive tasks to safeguard your boat, dock and summer lake equipment from the damage that can occur from frigid, freezing water conditions. This winter use a Deicer in your lake or pond to prevent costly […]
NEWS: Lake Home and Cabin Buyers: What to Look For at The Water’s Edge
LONG LAKE, Minn., April 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whether you call it a lake home, cabin, cottage or camp, buyers are naturally drawn to the water’s edge when looking at lakeshore properties. The wide variety of shoreline conditions gives buyers a lot to consider before they write a purchase agreement, says John Gehring, owner […]
NEWS: Batteries Shack Now Metro Detroit’s Only Authorized Dealer for Deka and Trojan USA Batteries
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ask many boating enthusiasts which deep cycle batteries they prefer for their crafts, and they’ll name one of two brands: Deka, or Trojan USA, says Batteries Shack. They’re top-of-the-line batteries made in the USA; Deka through a company called East Penn Manufacturing. Both are known for […]
NEWS: Black History Month: Climate Leadership Takes Root February 22-23, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Delivering the inaugural Black History Month welcome remarks, Bay Ecotarium and Smithsonian Affiliated Aquarium of the Bay President and CEO, George Jacob shared his vision for the $260 million Climate Literacy and Ocean Conservation Living Museum in the making in San Francisco.
NEWS: EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Nikki Howes in Houston TX
HOUSTON, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Nikki Howes has joined the firm’s Energy and Marine Practice, within its Property and Casualty operations, as a Client Advocate, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal and Director of the Southwest Region, KJ Wagner.
NEWS: Moduline Cabinets Chosen by the New York Yacht Club American Magic Racing Team
BROCKTON, Mass., Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Moduline Cabinets, a leading high-alloy aluminum cabinet manufacturer, was recently chosen by the New York Yacht Club American Magic racing team to outfit their work containers. The team is a combination of The New York Yacht Club and Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association. They will compete in […]
NEWS: The Seidel Diesel Group Becomes a Master Distributor of Honeywell Garrett Turbochargers
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., April 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Seidel Diesel Group is excited to announce its new business relationship with Honeywell Garrett(R). Effective March 1, 2018, Seidel Diesel Group became one of Honeywell Garrett’s master distributors for the United States and Canada, representing genuine Garrett original equipment turbochargers.
NEWS: Miami Mold Specialists Upgrades Attic and Crawlspace Mold Removal Technologies
MIAMI, Fla., April 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Prestigious South Florida mold removal co., Miami Mold Specialists, acquires state-of-the-art fogger tech. Specifically designed for attic, crawlspace, and maritime mold remediation and disinfecting.
NEWS: Documentary on Plight of Ground Fishermen to be Screened in Maine Towns
KITTERY, Maine, March 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Maine residents will have an opportunity soon to witness the devastating impacts of federal regulations on the lives of New England ground fishermen, as seen through the eyes of a documentary filmmaker with a long record of acclaimed work. David Wittkower’s “Dead in the Water” will be […]
NEWS: The Pap Corps Hosts Inaugural Yacht Hop and Waterside Soiree to Raise Cancer Research Funds
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research is proud to announce that acclaimed movement artist/choreographer Jon Boogz and The Aqualillies will be headlining their “Inaugural Yacht Hop & Waterside Soiree.” The mega night of mega yachts will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the […]
NEWS: Premiere Set for ‘Dead in the Water,’ a Film on the ‘Relentless Destruction’ of Ground Fishing Industry
ROCKPORT, Mass., Nov. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A documentary film dealing with the devastating impacts of federal regulations on the lives of New England ground fishermen, “Dead in the Water,” produced and directed by Rockport native and professional filmmaker David Wittkower, will be screened for the first time in public in Rockport, Massachusetts on […]
‘FUEL’ Opening at North Light Yacht Club
DESTIN, Fla., Aug. 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FUEL at North Light, a new restaurant providing coastal fare with island flare by North West Floridian tastemaker and chef, Dan Pettis, will open at North Light Yacht Club at 113 E John Sims Parkway. The 100 seat, casual, fine dining destination will provide locally sourced food […]
NEWS: Weitz and Luxenberg Wins $20-Million Verdict for Mesothelioma Victim
NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The family of a former Navy shipfitter who died earlier this year of mesothelioma received a verdict of $20 million against a manufacturer of boilers that were insulated with asbestos, the law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg today announced.
Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company selects Long Island K-9 Service Inc. to Protect Ferry Service Passengers
MANORVILLE, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Officer James Greco, founder and CEO of Long Island K-9 Service and Long Island Security Consultants, continues his humanitarian mission to provide expert explosives and narcotics detection throughout Long Island and the Metropolitan area. The celebrated security company has recently partnered with The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company.