A Florida harbor pilot was killed after falling from a pilot ladder in Panama City, highlighting ongoing safety risks during vessel transfer operations.
gCaptain Article: Florida Harbor Pilot Dies After Fall from Bulk Carrier
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.
Professional Mariner Article: Coast Guard Releases Report on Fatal Ship Fire at Port Newark
The Coast Guard’s investigation into the Grande Costa D’Avorio fire identifies multiple safety concerns and issues recommendations following the deaths of two firefighters and $23 million in vessel damage.
Professional Mariner Article: NTSB Cites Compromised Hatch in Sinking of Lower Mississippi Towboat
New IMO amendments in force from Jan. 1 strengthen seafarer welfare, fire safety, container reporting, fuel standards, polar operations, and shipboard technology across multiple conventions.
MarineLink Article: TwinShip Designs Futuristic Unmanned RoRo Concept
The TwinShip consortium’s latest pilot demonstrates an unmanned Ro-Ro vessel using digital twins and active weather routing to harvest wind and wave energy—cutting green fuel dependence on the path to net zero.
Professional Mariner Article: Master Boat Launches Rapport 2800 Tug for Gulf LNG
Master Boat Builders has launched the tugboat Jill, the final vessel in a six-boat RApport 2800 series, purpose-built to support Gulf LNG terminal operations with high bollard pull and FFV1 firefighting capability.