Alternative-fuel ship orders stayed strong in 2025 despite a softer market, but Lloyd’s Register warns that faster adoption, more retrofits, and major investment are still needed to meet 2030 decarbonization targets.
The Labor Department has awarded nearly $14 million to maritime colleges to train the next generation of U.S. shipbuilders, supporting workforce growth as shipbuilding becomes a national security priority.
MarAd has taken over deepwater port licensing from the Coast Guard, assuming environmental review duties in an effort to speed approvals and support expanded U.S. offshore energy development.
Texas A&M engineers have unveiled Smart-Sea, a machine-learning system that analyzes radar data and vessel maneuverability to give seafarers real-time guidance aimed at preventing marine collisions.
The NTSB says fatigue linked to an acute COVID-19 infection caused the captain of the towing vessel Schweiger to fall asleep, leading to a dock strike and fuel spill near Ilwaco, Washington.
As ships grow more connected, ransomware and cyber intrusions threaten core vessel systems, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to impose mandatory cybersecurity training and compliance deadlines starting in 2026.
The NTSB says dense fog, rain, and unlit moored barges contributed to a $501,000 towboat contact near Norco after the William E. Strait was pushed astern during a tow reconfiguration.
Offshore hot work accidents—from welding-triggered fires to deadly explosions—remain a major threat as investigations show permits, fire watches, and gas monitoring are too often ignored, putting crews at extreme risk.
Stephen Carmel has been confirmed as the 21st MarAd administrator, taking a central role in implementing President Trump’s maritime agenda and shaping U.S. commercial shipping and strategic sealift policy.
The Port Authority has extended Maher Terminals’ lease through 2063, locking in long-term investment, capacity expansion, and net-zero commitments at the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest container terminal as cargo volumes climb.
