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.
A new GAO report finds that, despite post–Bonhomme Richard reforms, persistent gaps in contractor oversight, weak financial penalties, and outdated liability limits continue to put Navy ships at risk of catastrophic maintenance-period fires.
Despite a double-digit drop in November volumes, the Port of Los Angeles is on track to top 10 million TEUs in 2025, ranking among its three busiest years ever as tariffs cool cargo demand nationwide.
An NTSB investigation has found that a single loose signal wire aboard the Dali triggered the blackout that led to Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse, exposing major gaps in bridge protections, shipboard redundancy, and worker evacuation procedures.
Longtime Chief Operating Officer Dr. Noel Hacegaba has been selected as the next CEO of the Port of Long Beach, tasked with steering the nation’s second-busiest container gateway through a decade of green investment and digital transformation
