Professional Mariner

(NEW YORK) — The United Seamen’s Service (USS) has announced that the 56th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards will honor three champions of American maritime: Capt. Willie …

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) ­— Crowley’s latest Avance-class ship, Torogoz, began its inaugural commercial service on Tuesday, departing from Port Everglades, Fla., to serve Central America. The vessel’s commencement is a …

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The trustees of the Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship Trust and Robert Allan Ltd. have announced the award of five scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Awards …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) on Sunday in Juneau, Alaska. The commissioning of this polar icebreaker marks a crucial step in President Trump’s …

(WASHINGTON) — On Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at approximately 10:12 a.m. the schooner Grace Bailey, owned by Grace Bailey Navigation Co., experienced a catastrophic mainmast failure during a routine voyage, …

(HONOLULU) — The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a passenger vessel that ran aground near Kewalo Basin in Honolulu on Saturday. Discovery, a 75-foot passenger vessel that operates as a …

(BREMERTON, Wash.) — SAFE Boats International has been awarded a contract to build a new fireboat for the city of Bremerton Fire Department. This award is especially meaningful for SAFE …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — A pause in tariffs in recent months lifted the Port of Long Beach to its most active July on record and the third-busiest month in its …

(WASHINGTON) — A formerly married couple was sentenced Tuesday for their roles in a more than decade-long scheme to defraud hundreds of investors out of millions of dollars in connection …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that its new fleet of waterways commerce cutters (WCCs) will be designated as the “Chief Petty Officer class.” Each cutter will be …

(SULPHUR, La.) — Mythos AI, a pioneer in maritime autonomy and situational awareness systems, has completed the first installation of its Advanced Pilot Assist System (APAS) on a Southern Devall …

(WASHINGTON) — On July 27, 2024, at about 12:35 p.m. local time, the yacht Lovebug was transiting Chesapeake Bay in the West River north of Shady Side, Md., when the …

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Austal USA has received a contract option award from the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction of the second Stage 2 Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter (OPC) and …

(NEW ORLEANS) — Pacific-Gulf Marine (PGM) has been awarded three 10-year firm contracts with a total value of $621 million, including fixed fees and reimbursables. Of the six ships PGM …

(KODIAK, Alaska) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people from a sinking tugboat Friday in the Gulf of Alaska. Watch standers at the Coast Guard Arctic District command center …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) released its report of investigation (ROI) Tuesday on the loss of the Titan submersible, which imploded during a June …

(MIAMI) — A 10-year-old girl has become the third person to die after a sailboat and barge collided near Miami Beach, CBS12 News reported Monday. The U.S. Coast Guard announced …

(LOCKPORT, La.) — Bollinger Shipyards, Rauma Shipyards, Seaspan Shipyards and Aker Arctic have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to deliver the lowest-risk, fastest delivery solution of Arctic security …

(MIAMI) — A 10-year-old girl has become the third person to die after a sailboat and barge collided near Miami Beach, CBS12 News reported Monday. The U.S. Coast Guard announced …

(BRISTOL, R.I.) — Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) has welcomed Gordon Fream as a naval architect. Fream holds a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University …

(NEW YORK) — Nexans, which invested in the U.S. with its subsea transmission cable manufacturing facility in South Carolina, has announced an innovative partnership with Crowley Wind Services, a leading …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has signed 20 contracts totaling $6.2 billion to manage its Ready Reserve Force (RRF). The RRF, through the MarAd, provides strategic sealift support …

(PALATKA, Fla.) — St. Johns Ship Building, a Jones Act facility owned by Americraft Marine, has delivered Atlantic Endurance, the second of two Chartwell Ambitious-class crew transfer vessels (CTVs) ordered …

(WASHINGTON) — Longtime mariner and investigator Eric Stolzenberg has been named director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Office of Marine Safety. The office investigates major marine accidents within …

(WASHINGTON) — Anticipating a strong cross-current that never materialized, an experienced tow pilot deviated from the sailing line on the Mississippi River and struck components of the Fort Madison Bridge …

(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has announced the launch of two new self-service tools, available via the NMC website, designed to assist mariners and industry stakeholders with …

(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has released its Falls Overboard Prevention Report, a comprehensive, data-driven study …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced the historic reflagging of CMA CGM Phoenix as the largest U.S.-flagged commercial containership. The in-port flag change ceremony took place at …

(HOUSTON) — Hanwha Shipping, a U.S. subsidiary of Hanwha Ocean, announced Wednesday that it has ordered a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier from its affiliate, Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The vessel …

(WASHINGTON) — A recent oil spill on the Delaware River starkly underscored the critical need for effective communication when completing the required declaration of inspection (DOI) prior to an oil …

(WESTON, Conn.) — The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has released its newest workforce development and maritime awareness resource: Maritime Exploration Guide, a dynamic and accessible guide created …

(TRENTON, N.J.) — Switlik Survival Products, a global leader in survival solutions for over 100 years, has announced the promotion of Sarah Switlik to president. Formerly serving as chief operating …

(QUEBEC CITY) — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its investigation report into the collision between the passenger ferry Svanoy and a pleasure craft. The TSB has …

(MORGAN CITY, La.) — Conrad Shipyard has been awarded the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Excellence Award in the Dredging Trade Partner category. This recognition highlights Conrad’s commitment to safety, …

(PORT HUENEME, Calif.) — The Port of Hueneme celebrated another milestone in maritime sustainability Wednesday with the unveiling of its second STAX Engineering emissions capture and control barge. Just eight …

(HONOLULU) — Hawaii’s largest shipping company told customers last week that it won’t ship electric vehicles to the state anymore, Hawaii Public Radio reported. Matson says it’s because of the …

(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday announced that the Maritime Administration (MarAd) has awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. …

(WASHINGTON) — A tow pilot’s distraction caused by personal cellphone use resulted in the tow striking moored barges last year on the Lower Mississippi River, the National Transportation Safety Board …

(SOMERSET, Mass.) — Delta Launch Services, a launch company operating on the Mississippi River, has ordered two of a new class of pilot boats from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp. The …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach slowed in June, but a pause on tariffs could drive a rebound for trade in July. Dockworkers and …

(JEANERETTE, La.) — Metal Shark has announced the delivery of a new 40-by-12-foot welded aluminum monohull pilothouse fireboat to Tampa Fire Rescue. Designed in-house by Metal Shark and built at …

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — Saronic Technologies and Vigor Marine Group have announced a strategic partnership focused on rapidly advancing the delivery of autonomous maritime capabilities and strengthening operational support for defense …

(GUILFORD, Conn.) —American Cruise Lines christened American Patriot in Newport, R.I., to celebrate Independence Day, simultaneously marking the countdown to the country’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. American Patriot …

(WASHINGTON) — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday announced the partial termination of Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s offshore patrol cutter (OPC) contract, cutting two vessels from the …

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 57 Crowley-owned or -managed vessels with its Jones F. Devlin Safety Award, honoring the achievements and hard work …

(WASHINGTON) — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now …

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley’s newest LNG-powered containership began its inaugural service Thursday, adding more options for timely ocean cargo transport around the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. Like its sister …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). This strategic change, …

(EDINBURGH, Scotland) — The recent fall of a young girl from the fourth deck of the Disney Dream cruise ship has renewed pressure on the cruise industry to adopt life-saving …