The U.S. Coast Guard is renaming its nine operational districts with geographic names, moving away from World War II-era numbers to enhance clarity and public communication.
Fincantieri will appoint George Moutafis as CEO of its U.S. unit, betting on a revival of American shipbuilding as the company expands hiring and plans to resume icebreaker construction at its Wisconsin shipyard.
U.S. seaborne grain exports climbed 9% in early 2025, as exporters shifted focus to new markets after Chinese tariffs slashed trade volumes. Despite overall growth, tonne mile demand dropped due to shorter shipping routes and continued challenges for soya bean and sorghum exports.
Demolition of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remnants will begin in early July, marking a major milestone in the rebuilding process. Expect increased activity on the Patapsco River, with a strong focus on safety, environmental protection, and community engagement.
HII and C3 AI are expanding their partnership to integrate artificial intelligence across HII’s shipbuilding operations, aiming to boost throughput and support U.S. Navy fleet readiness through smarter planning and supply chain management.
Maritime Partners and SWITCH Maritime have partnered to finance and expand next-generation, zero-emission ferries in the U.S., starting with the hydrogen-powered “Sea Change” and aiming to accelerate the transition of aging diesel fleets to clean technology.
Gard’s latest Crew Claims Report reveals a 25% rise in seafarer fatalities, with illness and stress-related conditions as leading causes. The report urges the maritime industry to prioritize crew mental and physical wellbeing to improve safety at sea.
Austal USA launched its first steel ship, the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), a next-generation Navy towing, salvage, and rescue vessel named for a renowned Native American activist and veteran. The ship is over 85% complete and preparing for sea trials.
The Coast Guard plans to discontinue 350 buoys in the Northeast as it modernizes aids to navigation, reflecting the maritime industry’s shift toward advanced digital navigation tools while maintaining physical safety measures.
The latest GCMD survey reveals that decarbonisation has become a strategic priority for most shipowners and operators, with more companies setting net zero targets and deploying low-carbon fuels and efficiency measures across their fleets.
