TAIC’s investigation into the Achilles Bulker incident found that poor welding during a 2021 drydock led to the vessel’s rudder loss in 2023. The report calls for improved quality assurance in rudder maintenance and global standards for safer ship operations.
The Pacific Producer’s long-awaited demolition this summer caps nearly two years and $5 million in cleanup and removal costs, spotlighting the Pacific Northwest’s mounting crisis of abandoned government vessels and the urgent need for federal reform.
MARAD has awarded $8.75 million in Small Shipyard Grants to 17 U.S. shipyards, funding advanced equipment and workforce training to strengthen American shipbuilding and maritime innovation.
Bibby Marine has laid the keel for the world’s first hybrid methanol-battery e-CSOV, a zero-emission vessel designed to support offshore wind farms with cutting-edge battery and methanol technology, marking a milestone for sustainable maritime innovation.
Matson has suspended shipments of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on its vessels, citing lithium-ion battery fire risks after recent high-profile incidents at sea. The company awaits industry-wide safety solutions before resuming EV transport.
MITAGS’ Maritime Apprenticeship Program provides a practical, debt-free route to a maritime career, allowing participants to earn a deck officer’s license in just two years through classroom and hands-on training at sea.
NYU Tandon’s Offshore Wind Innovation Hub has named six startups to its 2025 accelerator cohort, supporting next-generation solutions for turbine maintenance and marine life monitoring in New York’s growing offshore wind sector.
MITAGS’ Maritime Apprenticeship Program provides a practical, debt-free route to a maritime career, allowing participants to earn a deck officer’s license in just two years through classroom and hands-on training at sea.
The ITF reports a 30% surge in seafarer abandonment cases in 2025, with over 2,200 crew left stranded and unpaid. Flags of Convenience and weak enforcement are fueling the crisis, prompting calls for urgent global action.
The Port of Coos Bay is advancing a $2.3 billion international shipping terminal and rail project, set to generate thousands of jobs and boost economic growth on Oregon’s south coast. With major state and federal investments, the terminal could open as soon as 2030.
