A Baltimore towboat taking on water after striking an object prompted a mayday response, with all crew safely rescued and no injuries reported.
Maritime Executive Article: Baltimore Fireboats Respond to Sinking Towboat
DredgingToday Article: The Digital Deckhand for Shipping that Keeps a 24/7 Watch Over Vessels
Real-time monitoring and sensor technology are helping vessel crews improve maintenance visibility, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
gCaptain Article: World’s Largest Ship Registry Calls for Stricter Seafarer Checks Amid Rising Sanctions Risk
The Liberian Registry is urging stronger seafarer compliance measures as sanctions enforcement intensifies across the global maritime industry.
Tacoma News Tribune Article: Tacoma Responded to Ship Fire. Now, it’s Blamed for Vessel’s Destruction
Trident Seafoods is suing Tacoma, alleging firefighting decisions caused a contained vessel fire to spread, resulting in the total loss of the Kodiak Enterprise.
Koin 6 Article: Multiple Boats, Docks Catch Fire on Columbia River Near Rainier
Multiple boats caught fire on the Columbia River near Rainier, Oregon, leaving one vessel sunk and another partially submerged, with no reported injuries.
MarineLink Article: Marine Group Boat Works to Build Multi-Deck Live Fire Training Simulator for San Diego Harbor Police Department
Marine Group Boat Works will build a multi-deck live fire training simulator aboard an LCM-8 vessel to enhance shipboard firefighting training in San Diego Bay.
Professional Mariner Article: Florida Tug Captain Charged in Collision that Killed Three Children
A tugboat captain faces seaman’s manslaughter charges after a fatal Biscayne Bay collision involving a barge and a children’s sailboat left three dead.
MFSA Participates in National Harbor Safety Conference as LCRHSC Earns U.S. Coast Guard Recognition
MFSA participated in the 2026 National Harbor Safety Conference in Seattle, where the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee received a U.S. Coast Guard award for its leadership in maritime safety.
Professional Mariner Article: $35 Million Available in New Grants for Small Shipyards
MarAd has announced a $35 million investment in small U.S. shipyards to fund facility upgrades, new equipment, and workforce training, continuing efforts to strengthen domestic maritime capabilities.