Professional Mariner

(WASHINGTON) — On May 24, 2025, about 1020 local time, the sludge vessel Hunts Point was moored at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant on the Hudson River in New …

(WASHINGTON) — On April 22, 2025, about 1750 local time, the towing vessel William D was pushing two barges near mile 20 of the Victoria Barge Canal, about 15 miles …

(SOMERSET, Mass.) — Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., has redelivered Boston Harbor’s Outward Bound ferry after a major mid-life refit. Purpose-designed by JW Gilbert Associates and built by the Somerset, Mass., …

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions, has moved its Pacific Northwest operation to a new, strategically positioned location on the Foss Waterway in …

(HARVEY, La.) — Maritime Partners has added M/V Lulu Hamilton to its fleet as a newly constructed pushboat built by FMT Shipyard & Repair in Harvey, La. The 1,600-horsepower vessel …

(MIAMI) — A tugboat captain has pleaded guilty to federal charges after operating a barge with obstructed visibility and without a proper lookout, causing a fatal Biscayne Bay collision that …

(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy experienced a significant engineering casualty while operating northwest of Port Angeles, Wash. There were no reported injuries. On July 13, tugboats safely towed …

(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron (GM&I) has appointed Tom Lee as president, strengthening the company’s executive leadership as it continues its growth across marine manufacturing, complex steel fabrication, …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Port of Long Beach became the first port in the nation to sign a memorandum of cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration …

(WASHINGTON) — On May 5, 2025, at 0957 local time, the towing vessel Myra Eckstein, with a crew of 10 on board, was pushing 25 barges downbound on the Lower …

(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has made substantial progress in reducing the backlog of applications resulting from the 2026 lapse in appropriations. As a result of sustained …

(PHILADELPHIA) — Hanwha Philly Shipyard and TOTE Services, a leading U.S. maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management and ship management, on Friday announced they have been selected to …

(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) — On Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn, John Merrone pleaded guilty to all five counts of an indictment charging him with aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and …

(PHILADELPHIA) — It has been said that the longest journey begins with a single step. For Texas A&M University Maritime Academy, the journey to have a large training ship to …

(PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y.) — Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company President Brian Buckley McAllister recently announced senior management promotions at the ferry. Founded in 1883, the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson …

(SOMERSET, Mass.) – With three Gladding-Hearn pilot boats already in its fleet, the Lake Charles pilots have taken delivery of Calcasieu Pilot from the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. The pilots, who …

(GARYVILLE, La.) — Union members and officials gathered Thursday at the Marathon Garyville Refinery to peacefully protest the arrival of the Chinese vessel Jin Zhou Wan, an asphalt carrier owned …

(JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) – Ports of Indiana has been awarded a $25 million BUILD grant (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support a $32 …

(IRVINGTON, Va.) — The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has awarded two scholarships of $2,000 each to students pursuing education in the marine trades beginning this fall. NMRA has actively …

(NEW YORK) — A historic former Maine windjammer has sunk in New York City, CentralMaine.com reported. Victory Chimes, a 128-foot schooner featured on a 2003 commemorative Maine state quarter, was …

(McLEAN Va.) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in autonomous maritime systems, announced Monday that Halimar Shipyard of Morgan City, La., has joined …

(CARTERET, N.J.) — On July 4, at approximately 4:30 p.m. while conducting a regional special operations marine security detail for the New York/New Jersey Port area, Carteret Fire Department Marine …

(GALVESTON, Texas) — The Port of Galveston’s new cargo berth officially opened for business July 2 with a Wallenius Wilhelmsen cargo carrier delivering roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo at the West Port …

(VALLEJO, Calif.) — Moose Boats has delivered an M1-46 fire-rescue catamaran to the San Francisco Fire Department’s Airport Division. This will be the second M1 that the San Francisco International …

(WASHINGTON) — Navigistics Consulting, a maritime industry consulting and market analysis firm, examined the real-world effects of the current (150-day) blanket Jones Act waiver – put in place by the …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard recently identified multiple unmanned maritime system (UMS) operations occurring within and near major West Coast port approaches without prior coordination with cognizant captains of …

(NORTHPORT, Ala.) — Parker Towing Co. has completed the repower of M/V Syble Fay at Verret Shipyard, replacing the vessel’s Cummins QSK38 main engines with two Mitsubishi S12R Tier 3 …

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — South Carolina Ports is consolidating container operations to its Wando and North Charleston terminals in the short term, while continuing to offer ample port capacity to customers …

(SEATTLE) — Markey Machine on Friday announced the passing of Brandon Durar, a respected figure in the maritime industry and a dedicated leader whose career spanned more than four decades. …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a contract to Bordelon Marine to provide a commercial support vessel that will transport supplies, equipment and personnel to Coast Guard cutters …

(NORTHPORT, Ala.) — Parker Towing Co. has added the Super Tiger-class Chipper Rabbit to its fleet as a newly constructed workboat built by Serodino Inc. in Chattanooga, Tenn. The 1,368-horsepower …

(LONDON) — Following an attack on a containership in the Gulf of Oman, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Thursday decided to temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending further clarity. …

(HOUSTON) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, has taken delivery of Acadia, a Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel, …

(HARVEY, La.) — Construction of a 157-foot, bespoke catamaran passenger ferry designed by Incat Crowther for U.S. operator Hy-Line Cruises is now underway. The new vessel, which is being built …

(PORT ANGELES, Wash.) — BRIX Marine has delivered R/V Sound Outlook, a custom 4416-CTC research vessel built for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP). The vessel …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Port of Long Beach handled the most cargo in North America with double-digit growth in May, demonstrating resiliency in the face of tariffs and geopolitical …

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders on Wednesday announced the successful delivery of Saturn to Suderman & Young Towing Company, the first vessel in a new series of RApport 3000 …

(LONDON) — Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued this statement: “After months of …

(WASHINGTON) — A 60-day Jones Act waiver was issued at the start of Operation Epic Fury under a statutory provision (46 USC 501(a)) designed to address military logistics needs. It …

(PORT ANGELES, Wash.) — BRIX Marine has delivered It’s About Time, a custom-built 4818-HTC offshore passenger catamaran from the company’s PaxCat lineup, built for FunToSee Island Ferry of Castries, St. …

(GUILFORD, Conn.) —American Cruise Lines christened American Maverick in Newport, R.I., last week during the ship’s inaugural nine-day New England islands cruise. The celebration took place on board with guests, …

(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) — Webb Institute on Saturday celebrated the commencement of its newest class of naval architects and marine engineers, sending another group of exceptional graduates into the maritime …

(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has made substantial progress in reducing the backlog of applications resulting from the 2026 lapse in appropriations. As a result of sustained …

(NORFOLK, Va.) — With an audience of more than 200 people gathered Thursday at Norfolk International Terminals, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger inaugurated the Port of Virginia’s newest asset: the deepest …

(KEY WEST, Fla.) — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd fast response cutter (FRC), Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163), on Thursday in Key West. The vessel from Bollinger …

(WASHINGTON) — On June 2, 2024, about 1649 local time, the emissions control barge STAX 1 was capturing emissions from the containership Erving at the Fenix Marine Services Container Terminal …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced it will home-port its first two Arctic security cutters (ASCs) in Kodiak, Alaska, with a third ASC home-ported in Seward when the infrastructure …

(WASHINGTON) — On June 6, 2024, about 0512 local time, the towing vessel Josset was transiting the Morgan City-Port Allen Route of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, about 2.7 miles from …

(LONDON) — Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), issued the following statement Tuesday about the ongoing military conflict involving the United States and Iran, and its effect …

(BOURG, La.) — Another vessel has moved through construction for Hines Furlong Line, with M/V Bob Nienhuis built at Intracoastal Iron Works in Bourg, La., as part of the company’s …