Marine Group Boat Works will build a multi-deck live fire training simulator aboard an LCM-8 vessel to enhance shipboard firefighting training in San Diego Bay.
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.
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.
MarAd is investing $13.2 million in marine highway projects to boost freight capacity, infrastructure, and supply chain resilience.
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.
