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(WASHINGTON) — The wreckage of the Coast Guard cutter Tampa has been located and confirmed by the British technical-diving team Gasperados. The site lies approximately 50 miles off Newquay, Cornwall, …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced $774 million in grants to American ports to strengthen the nation’s supply chain and restore U.S. maritime dominance. The 37 projects …

(BREMERTON, Wash.) — SAFE Boats International has delivered a response boat-small (RB-S) demonstrator unit to the U.S. Coast Guard in Charleston, S.C. The delivery marks a key milestone in the …

(HONOLULU) — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Tuesday night for the missing crewmembers of the cargo vessel Mariana. Mariana reportedly experienced a disabled engine approximately 140 miles northwest …

(LONDON) — The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent …

(WASHINGTON) — On Dec. 1, 2024, about 0352, the pipelayer Deep Energy was docked at the Millard Maritime facility in Theodore, Ala., undergoing maintenance, when a fire started in one …

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders recently launched Saturn, the first vessel in the new H500 series of RApport 3000 escort tugs built for Suderman & Young Towing Co., marking …

(WASHINGTON) —The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recognized U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., on Wednesday for his commitment to the Great Lakes Navigation System and the nation’s maritime revitalization. …

(WASHINGTON) — The USA Shipbuilding Coalition has been established in Washington, bringing together U.S. labor groups, shipyards and industry stakeholders to support domestic shipbuilding. The coalition is focused on advancing …

(WASHINGTON) — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) stated its opposition Thursday to the Trump administration’s move to extend its waiver of the Jones Act another 90 days. A 60-day waiver …

(HOUSTON and COVINGTON, La.) — Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, establishing a premier integrated offshore …

(WASHINGTON) — On April 3, 2025, about 2145 local time, the offshore construction vessel Island Venture’s crane was being used to lift a wire reel from the back deck of …

(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron marked a significant milestone Saturday with the simultaneous launch of two newly constructed barges from its side launch ways in Portland: Mt. Rainier, …

(HONOLULU) — The U.S. Coast Guard and partners continued to search Tuesday for missing crewmembers of the cargo vessel Mariana, which capsized last week in the Pacific Ocean north of …

(STERLING, Va.) — A broad coalition of maritime industry organizations, collectively representing flag registries, classification societies, shipowner associations and shipping companies, has announced the signing of a joint statement urging …

(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Coast Guard remain without an appropriation providing full fiscal year 2026 funding, National Maritime Center (NMC) civilian …

(SEATTLE and LAKE CHARLES, La.) — Saltchuk Marine and Harbor Docking & Towing (HDT) have announced the formation of Green Tug Towing (GTT), a new joint venture company established to …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles, with the support of C40 Cities, have renewed their …

(WASHINGTON) — In early April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released its navigation work plan for fiscal year 2026. The overall plan outlines resources that will be used …

(SEATTLE) — The crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) returned home to Seattle on April 13 following a 146-day Antarctic deployment in support of Operation …

(HONOLULU) — The U.S. Coast Guard and partners continued to search Sunday for the missing crew of the cargo vessel Mariana. At about 7:30 p.m. Saturday, a Coast Guard Air …

(HOUMA, La.) — Anduril Industries and Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) have announced a strategic partnership to design and construct next-generation defense maritime vessels in the United States, combining advanced autonomous …

(WASHINGTON) — Due to the government shutdown, the National Maritime Center (NMC) and all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) remain closed. Customer walk-in service at the RECs is suspended. Examinations and …

​​(WASHINGTON) — On April 16, 2024, about 0445 local time, the barges MPC 907 and MPC 644 broke free from their moorings at the Marathon Petroleum Co. (MPC) terminal dock …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Port of Long Beach moved the most cargo in North America in March and through the first quarter of 2026, Port of Long Beach CEO …

(HOUSTON) — “Emerging maritime technologies require qualification processes that extend beyond technical maturity; human readiness levels (HRLs) provide a structured approach that supports safer operations while reducing unnecessary cost and …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that the first two Arctic security cutters (ASCs) will be home-ported in Alaska. Anticipating delivery of the first new cutters by the …

(HOUSTON) — “Emerging maritime technologies require qualification processes that extend beyond technical maturity; human readiness levels (HRLs) provide a structured approach that supports safer operations while reducing unnecessary cost and …

(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) — Crowley marked one year of operations of American Energy, the first U.S.-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier dedicated to serving Puerto Rico. This milestone highlights …

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, in collaboration with Gulf County and regional partners, recently hosted Florida’s secretary of commerce and a delegation of economic development leaders for a …

(HOUMA, La.) — Diversified Marine of Bourg, La., recently delivered the towboat Larry Gravely to Vulcan Materials Co. of Birmingham, Ala. The twin-screw newbuild is equipped with a pair of …

(TAMPA, Fla.) — Port Tampa Bay welcomed a containership Thursday that set a new record for carrying capacity at the port. ZIM Canada docked with 11,900 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) …

(MIAMI) — Sawgrass LNG & Power has announced the completion of the first shore-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., fueling the Ritz-Carlton …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Port of Long Beach will receive a record amount of nearly $70 million in federal funding allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for …

(WASHINGTON) — About 2200 on May 10, 2025, the sailing school vessel Oliver Hazard Perry started taking on water while moored at Fort Adams State Park dock in Newport, R.I. …

(LONDON) — International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has urged states to support diplomatic efforts to secure the evacuation of around 20,000 seafarers still stranded in the Persian Gulf, …

(BALTIMORE) — A tugboat sank after striking an object in Curtis Creek on Wednesday morning, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment and local news outlets. Baltimore City Fire …

(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has released the following guidance on delivery, e-signing and troubleshooting common issues with e-medical certificates: What’s new • New medical certificates that …

(CLEVELAND) — Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes in March decreased 23.5 percent from a year ago. Loadings were also below the month’s five-year average by 35.1 percent, the …

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(NEW ORLEANS) — The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) has released its maritime sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) prevention and response e-learning program, a comprehensive, SCORM-compliant training course developed …

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders has delivered the tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur, Texas, a joint venture …

(WASHINGTON) — Fincantieri Marine Group and two Great Lakes shipbuilders – Fraser Shipyards of Superior, Wis., and Donjon Marine of Erie, Pa. – have established a collaborative framework to bring …

(MIAMI) — A tugboat captain has been charged with seaman’s manslaughter after operating a barge with obstructed visibility and without a proper lookout, resulting in a fatal collision in Biscayne …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Thursday announced that it was investing $13.2 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. …

(HARVEY, La.) — Maritime Partners has placed into service the pushboat Deirdre Ann, a newbuild from FMT Shipyard in Harvey, La. The vessel is powered by two Mitsubishi S6R2 Tier …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced on Tuesday that it will invest $35 million into revitalizing America’s small shipyards. The investment will go toward upgrading ship repair and …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Thursday announced that it was investing $13.2 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. …

(CLEVELAND) — A little over a day and half since the Soo Locks opened, providing access to Lake Superior and critical raw materials like iron ore, the U.S.-flagged Great Lakes …

(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) will begin issuing medical certificates electronically via email effective Wednesday, April 1. This enhancement improves delivery speed, reliability, and accessibility by providing …