Autonomous ships are moving from trials to real-world operations, but safety, regulation, and human oversight remain central as MASS technology reshapes global shipping.
MarineLog Article: A Radical MASS Transformation
Professional Mariner Article: Global Maritime Piracy, Armed Robbery Increased in 2025
Global piracy incidents rose again in 2025, with the Singapore Straits leading worldwide reports and violence against crews remaining a key concern.
DredgeWire Article: Washington Senate Bill Would Block State Funding for Port Automation
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that would permanently block public port funds from paying for fully automated container-handling equipment, drawing strong labor support and industry concern.
gCaptain Article: New Federal Definition of Maritime Harassment Leaves Psychological Abuse in Legal Gray Zone, Critics Warn
Maritime advocates say a new harassment definition under the Safer Seas Act clarifies reporting rules but leaves widespread shipboard psychological abuse outside federal protection.
gCaptain Article: Florida Harbor Pilot Dies After Fall from Bulk Carrier
A Florida harbor pilot was killed after falling from a pilot ladder in Panama City, highlighting ongoing safety risks during vessel transfer operations.
Professional Mariner Article: Mass Maritime gets $5.8 Million Grant to Train U.S. Shipbuilders
Massachusetts Maritime Academy will lead a new U.S.–Finland shipbuilding fellowship program aimed at closing a critical skills gap and rebuilding America’s shipyard workforce.
Professional Mariner Article: New CEO ‘Thinking Big’ for Port of Long Beach
Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba outlined a vision to double cargo volumes by 2050, backed by major rail, terminal, and digital investments, during his first State of the Port address.
Professional Mariner Article: Lunday Sworn in as 28th Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard
Adm. Kevin Lunday was sworn in as the 28th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, pledging to lead the service through modernization while supporting its workforce and mission readiness.
Professional Mariner Article: Tow Breaks Apart After Barge Takes on Water, Rapidly Sinks
The NTSB found that excess weight forward and reduced freeboard caused barge PTC 706 to be forced underwater at the head of a 34-barge tow on the Lower Mississippi River.
gCaptain Article: ONE Henry Hudson Cargo Operations Resume at Port of Los Angeles After Fire
Container discharge operations have begun on the fire-damaged ONE Henry Hudson, marking a key recovery phase after one of the Port of Los Angeles’ most complex salvage efforts.