The Small Shipyard Grant Program will receive $35 million in FY 2026, continuing bipartisan support for shipyard modernization and workforce training.
WorkBoat Article: MARAD ups Small Shipyard Grant Program to $35 Million
Port of Vancouver USA: Port of Vancouver Reopens Renovated Administrative Building and Commission Meeting Room
Port of Vancouver USA is a key Columbia River trade hub, supporting diverse cargo operations while investing in clean energy and sustainable port development.
gCaptain Article: Wind Propulsion Gains Regulatory Momentum at IMO
The IMO has approved a plan to develop interim safety guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion by 2029, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for wider commercial adoption.
Professional Mariner Article: New Report Highlights Growing Strain on World’s Seafarers
A major WMU survey finds high stress, long hours, and declining retention across the global seafaring workforce, raising concerns about safety and the industry’s long-term sustainability.
gCaptain Article: Fatal Pilot Transfer Accident Exposes Critical Safety Gaps in Maritime Operations
A UK investigation found that medical oversight failures and defective recovery equipment contributed to the fatal fall of a marine pilot during a routine vessel boarding near the Humber Estuary.
gCaptain Article: Fire-Damaged ONE Henry Hudson Departs Los Angeles after Two-Month Salvage Effort
After a two-month firefighting and salvage effort, the containership ONE Henry Hudson has departed the Port of Los Angeles for repairs in Asia.
gCaptain Article: Engine Room Fire Extinguished on Car Carrier Thames Highway off Germany
German responders extinguished an engine room fire aboard the car carrier MS Thames Highway off Borkum, safely accounting for all crew and highlighting ongoing EV fire safety concerns.
DredgeWire Article: NTSB Finalizes Report of Feb. 25′ Fire on Towing Vessel Thor
A fire in the engine room of the towing vessel Thor on the Delaware River caused $1.5 million in damage, but quick crew action prevented injuries and pollution.
Professional Mariner Article: Port of LA Looks to Build on Third-Best Year in it’s History
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlined a “Build Bigger and Build Smarter” strategy to expand capacity, modernize operations, and lead in sustainability after a 10.2 million-TEU year.
The New York Times Article: At a Seattle Port Rocked by Tariffs, There Were 70 Jobs for 600 Workers
Fewer ships and fewer jobs at the Port of Seattle are pushing longshore workers—especially entry-level casuals—into years of uncertainty, raising doubts about the future of dock work amid tariffs and global trade shifts.