AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Tech & Local Industry: The U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands under the 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program, backing equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce training. Undersea Innovation Leadership: The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) named Donald McCormack board chair after founding chair Debbie Proffitt retired; UTIC says it has supported 100+ prototype projects and $1.5B in funding. Port Infrastructure in St. Croix: The Virgin Islands Port Authority is moving ahead with a $22.4M upgrade to the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal, with a public meeting set for Aug. 14 and design work focused on repairs, mooring/fender replacement, and yard pavement reconstruction. Reef Monitoring Breakthrough: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers tested a non-invasive seawater method to spot early coral reef stress in the U.S. Virgin Islands, showing nearby reefs can have distinct chemical and microbial signals driven by ocean currents. Public Safety Tech Partnership: WRAP Technologies and XINSURANCE announced a partnership to launch the WRAP Safe Response Program, a certified standard for training and preparedness for private security personnel. Food Safety Alert: A Class I recall was issued for about 29,628 pounds of raw frozen boneless beef imported from Argentina after it entered commerce without mandatory reinspection—officials urge Caribbean distributors and kitchens to audit affected stock.
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