In 2024, global vessel losses hit a record low, but the maritime industry faces new challenges such as cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and a surge in fire incidents, according to Allianz Commercial’s latest Safety and Shipping Review.
The NTSB’s investigation into the City of Louisville grounding on the Mississippi River underscores the risks of leaving the helm unattended and stresses the need for operational pilothouse alerter systems and robust safety protocols.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is investigating vessel flagging practices, focusing on the growing use of flags of convenience and their potential negative impact on U.S. shipping trade, safety, and security. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments during the 90-day review period.
The integration of real-time 3D forward looking sonar is transforming USV operations, providing enhanced underwater situational awareness for navigation, environmental protection, and data sharing across fleets.
The United Shipbuilding Alliance, formed by Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore, accelerates Arctic icebreaker production with a cost-efficient commercial construction model to enhance U.S. maritime capabilities.
GLDD celebrates the USACE’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the PortMiami Deep Dredge Project, which deepened Miami’s harbor and included extensive environmental mitigation efforts.
The U.S. Coast Guard simplifies the reflagging process for foreign ships under the American Registry, enhancing efficiency and supporting the Ready Reserve Fleet while creating opportunities for American mariners.
The NTSB’s report on the Grande Costa D’Avorio fire at Port Newark reveals firefighter training gaps and vessel design flaws that led to two fatalities. Recommendations include enhanced training and safety upgrades.
JAXPORT celebrates the maiden voyage of Quetzal, Crowley’s LNG-powered containership, marking a step forward in sustainable shipping and expanded trade capacity with Central America and the Caribbean.
Orion Group Holdings achieved a 17.4% revenue increase and 100.4% rise in adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025, backed by $349 million in new contracts and a growing backlog of $839.7 million.
