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.
Professional Mariner Article: Florida Tug Captain Charged in Collision that Killed Three Children
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.
Professional Mariner Article: Eleven Projects in Seven States Receive Marine Highway Funds
MarAd is investing $13.2 million in marine highway projects to boost freight capacity, infrastructure, and supply chain resilience.
Splash247 Article: Why Crew Feedback is the Missing Link in the Maritime Operations
A growing “fleet blindness” gap is leaving operators with strong technical data but limited insight into real onboard crew conditions.
gCaptain Article: Smarter Ships – Automation, AI, and the New Strain on Seafarers
Automation and AI are reshaping seafaring, reducing hands-on experience while introducing new risks like alarm fatigue, cognitive stress, and uncertainty about future roles.
MARAD Releases FY26 PDIP NOFO
MARAD has released the FY26 PIDP NOFO, offering nearly $489 million in funding for port infrastructure projects focused on safety, efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee Receives Distinguished Harbor Safety Committee Reward
The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee received the Distinguished Harbor Safety Committee Award at the National Harbor Safety Conference.
Maritime Executive Article: Marine Pilots – Coast Guard Funding Lapse Brings Safety Risks
A federal funding dispute has placed the U.S. Coast Guard in shutdown mode, disrupting key maritime safety services and delaying mariner credentialing nationwide.
gCaptain Article: Two Dead in Confined Space Accident Aboard Barge Near Alaska
Two crewmembers died in a confined space incident aboard a barge near Ketchikan, highlighting the persistent dangers of enclosed spaces at sea.