A coordinated regional response brought a cargo hold fire under control at the Port of Vancouver USA, with no injuries reported.
KXL Article: Regional Fire Task Force Fights Port of Vancouver Ship Fire
Marine Insight Article: Real Life Incident: On the Bridge Asleep and Full Speed Ahead
An ATB grounded after the officer of the watch fell asleep, highlighting fatigue risks and the critical importance of sleep management at sea.
Professional Mariner Article: MARAD Taking Applications for Centers of Excellence Program
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.
gCaptain Article: MARAD Opens Workforce Centers of Excellence Applications Amid U.S. Shipbuilding Push
Applications for five-year designations are open through April 13, 2026, with MARAD offering guidance via an informational webinar and Federal Register notice outlining selection criteria.
WorkBoat Article: MARAD ups Small Shipyard Grant Program to $35 Million
The Small Shipyard Grant Program will receive $35 million in FY 2026, continuing bipartisan support for shipyard modernization and workforce training.
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.
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.
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.