A federal funding dispute has placed the U.S. Coast Guard in shutdown mode, disrupting key maritime safety services and delaying mariner credentialing nationwide.
Two crewmembers died in a confined space incident aboard a barge near Ketchikan, highlighting the persistent dangers of enclosed spaces at sea.
A coordinated regional response brought a cargo hold fire under control at the Port of Vancouver USA, with no injuries reported.
An ATB grounded after the officer of the watch fell asleep, highlighting fatigue risks and the critical importance of sleep management at sea.
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.
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.
The Small Shipyard Grant Program will receive $35 million in FY 2026, continuing bipartisan support for shipyard modernization and workforce training.
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.
After a two-month firefighting and salvage effort, the containership ONE Henry Hudson has departed the Port of Los Angeles for repairs in Asia.
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.
