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The WIDMAC Newsletter – March 2021 Edition
Your Trusted Resource for Wisconsin’s Domestic Maritime Industry Port Authorities, Maritime Activity Foundational to Wisconsin’s Economy – In Good Times and Bad By: Adam Tindall-Schlicht, Director of Port Milwaukee & President of the Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association The global pandemic has affected every facet of life and work in 2020, and the unprecedented nature of…
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The WIDMAC Newsletter – January 2021 Edition
From Mark Ruge, President of WIDMAC It is a special treat to serve as the new president of the Wisconsin Domestic Maritime Coalition, WIDMAC. I live in Milwaukee and have worked in the American maritime industry for much of my professional life so highlighting Wisconsin’s vibrant maritime industry is particularly meaningful. Wisconsin is undeniably…
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The WIDMAC Newsletter – September Edition
Fincantieri Marinette Marine to Design Large Unmanned Vessel for the U.S. Navy The Department of Defense and U.S. Navy awarded a contract on September 4th to Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) for design and engineering work of the Navy’s Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV), the future large-size unmanned surface vessels, able to operate without crew on…
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The WIDMAC Newsletter – August Edition
Cybersecurity and the Future of Great Lakes Maritime with Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher An AMP Podcast WIDMAC is pleased to share with you the latest episode of the American Maritime Partnership Podcast where AMP President Mike Roberts and Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th District discuss the unique issues facing the Great Lakes maritime industry.…
The WIDMAC Newsletter – July Edition
Wisconsin’s Inland Waterways An Economic Driver for the Badger State Wisconsin has nearly 230 miles of navigable inland waterways, ranking it 29th in the nation. This system which includes part of the Upper Mississippi River moves Wisconsin’s economy and contributes to the state’s natural beauty. It has always played an important role in our nation’s commerce,…
The WIDMAC Newsletter – June Edition
The Keel is Laid on the M/V Mark W. Barker The Interlake Steamship Company & Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Officially Kick-off Construction of a New Great Lakes Bulk Carrier Wisconsin maritime had one of its finest moments this Tuesday in Sturgeon Bay, as powerhouses Interlake Steamship (Interlake) and Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) jointly laid the keel…