Report: Palmetto Railways begins construction on $185M rail line servicing Camp Hall
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – Palmetto Railways has started construction on a rail line that will service the Camp Hall Commerce Park and Volvo’s plant in Berkeley County. Palmetto Railways President and CEO Patrick McCrory said the 25-mile rail line will connect to an existing CSX rail line near the Santee Cooper Cross Generating Station […]
Crucial insight needed to ensure safe and efficient marine commerce
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) would like to invite you to a virtual workshop to provide crucial insight into the types of data needed to ensure safe and efficient marine commerce in/around/along the Southeast US (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida [along the Atlantic […]
Maritime Association of SC seeks Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
ABOUT MASC Originally founded in 1926, the Maritime Association of SC (MASC) is a 501(c)(6) member-basedtrade association whose mission is to promote, protect and advance the interests of SouthCarolina’s ports, the maritime transportation sector and associated commercial activities. MASCis governed by a Board of Directors representative of every segment of the maritime commerceand transportation sector. […]
Maritime Association of SC seeks Executive Director
Overview: The Maritime Association of SC (MASC) is a Non-for-Profit member-based trade association that connects the maritime industry and entities that support maritime commerce. The MASC serves as a platform for information dissemination, collaboration, and partnership within its membership. The MASC advocates for issues impacting the industry and serves to advance, promote and protect the […]
Member health insurance plans available with special rate
Have you ever considered getting a proposal on your employee benefits from MASC? MASC would like to invite you to explore our options, and take advantage of the MASC Group Insurance Trust, like many of your fellow MASC members. Groups of all sizes are looking for ways to control the rising cost of health insurance. […]
The Ports Authority is calling on members of the Maritime Association to support plans for redevelopment at the Union Pier
The Ports Authority is calling on members of the Maritime Association to support plans for redevelopment at the Union Pier. “With great public and city input, we have created a plan to transform Union Pier into a new mixed-use neighborhood with significant public assets for the city,” the Ports Authority explains. Submit comments in support of […]
UPCOMING 2023 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
UPCOMING 2023 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON SECTOR CHARLESTON The Atlantic Hurricane Season will begin June 1, 2023, and run through November 30, 2023. During this timeframe, the threat of severe weather is increased and the assigned Port Condition (PORTCON) will remain PORTCON IV. Port Status will remain OPEN for all ports and waterways within the Sector […]
Harbor tour set for June 7
Join us on the Charleston Princess for a harbor tour with the team at Charleston Tours & Events on June 7. More details and registration will be released soon.
Fee for no-show announced
Starting May 1st, our Association will have a policy to charge a fee for no-shows in order to ensure that events are properly planned and executed. As a valued member of our association, we would like to remind you of the importance of attending events and honoring your commitments. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may […]
Get More Involved – Join a Committee
We would like to invite our members to get more involved with our organization. We have several committees that make up the organization. These committees help with everything from planning events to setting our speaker schedules. We have an immediate need for members on the Nav/Ops Committee. John Cameron is the Chairman for the quarterly […]
