A growing “fleet blindness” gap is leaving operators with strong technical data but limited insight into real onboard crew conditions.
Splash247 Article: Why Crew Feedback is the Missing Link in the Maritime Operations
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.
gCaptain Article: The Last Hitch 5 Financial Moves Every Mariner Should Make Before Going Shoreside
The transition from sea to shore is a major financial shift for mariners, requiring careful planning around pensions, taxes, investments, and income strategies.
Professional Mariner Article: MarAd Advisory: Black Sea, Sea of Azov Shipping Threats
U.S. authorities are warning commercial vessels of continued security risks in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, including drones, mines, and projectile strikes.
Professional Mariner Article: Salvors Remove Grounded Barge from Entrance to San Juan Harbor
The grounded barge Defiant was successfully refloated and removed from San Juan Harbor, allowing the port to resume normal operations.
gCaptain Article: Twenty Years of Seafarer Protections: Maritime Labour Convention Marks Historic Milestone
The ILO, ICS, and ITF marked 20 years of the Maritime Labour Convention, renewing calls to strengthen seafarer protections and recognize mariners as essential workers.
Maritime Executive Article: Video Shows Containership Hitting and Pushing Two Ferries in Santos Harbor
A containership collided with two ferries while maneuvering in Santos harbor, forcing crew members into the water. No serious injuries were reported.
Maritime Executive Article: Engine Room Fire Kills Two on Bunker Off China
Two seafarers were killed and one injured after an engine room fire aboard the Singapore-flagged bulker Mandy off northern China. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Maritime Executive Article: Tanker Docking in Russia Hits Dock Wall and Crane
A Liberian-flagged tanker struck a dock and damaged a crane while maneuvering into Russia’s Port of Ust-Luga amid heavy ice conditions. No injuries or pollution were reported.