The Department of Homeland Security has canceled a delayed Legend-class National Security Cutter contract with HII, saving $260 million and signaling a strategic shift toward the Coast Guard’s OPC and PSC programs.
The Morning Midas car carrier remains ablaze off Alaska’s coast, prompting a large-scale salvage operation and close monitoring by the Coast Guard. All crew were safely evacuated, and the vessel—carrying thousands of vehicles, including electric models—has shown no signs of pollution as tugs mobilize for response.
The Morning Midas car carrier remains ablaze off Alaska’s coast, prompting a large-scale salvage operation and close monitoring by the Coast Guard. All crew were safely evacuated, and the vessel—carrying thousands of vehicles, including electric models—has shown no signs of pollution as tugs mobilize for response.
A Coast Guard C-130J overflight has confirmed that the fire aboard the car carrier Morning Midas has spread across multiple decks, causing the vessel to list by the stern. All crew have been safely evacuated, and salvage efforts are in progress as the ship remains adrift off Alaska.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s new icebreaker, USCGC Storis, has set sail on its maiden Arctic voyage, boosting American polar capabilities with a modern vessel and hybrid crew, and reinforcing national interests in the increasingly strategic Arctic region.
A major fire broke out on the car carrier Morning Midas off Alaska, prompting a full crew evacuation and a large-scale emergency response. The vessel was carrying hundreds of electric vehicles, spotlighting the fire risks tied to lithium-ion batteries at sea.
Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the Donny Mudgett, the lead vessel in its 11-vessel newbuild series, showcasing a partnership with Intracoastal Iron Works and Laborde Products to advance inland river transportation.
NTSB transcripts from the Dali containership reveal persistent technical alarms, communication lapses, and missed warnings in the hours before the vessel’s power loss and fatal collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, underscoring one of the most devastating maritime accidents in recent U.S. history.
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.
