Two injured crewmembers were evacuated from the Glomar Venture after it collided with a North Sea wind turbine. Dutch authorities are investigating the offshore incident.
The International Labour Organization’s Joint Maritime Commission has approved wage increases for seafarers, boosting minimum pay to $715 by 2028. This agreement highlights global efforts to ensure fair treatment and decent work at sea.
The Port of Seattle is appealing a city decision to rezone Sodo for housing development, warning it could disrupt maritime operations and harm the region’s trade economy.
The IMO’s net-zero emissions framework sets mandatory limits and carbon pricing for global shipping, marking a major climate milestone. However, critics warn it lacks the ambition needed to meet key climate goals.
The NTSB urges better marine firefighting training for land-based responders after investigating the Grande Costa D’Avorio fire in Newark, which exposed critical safety gaps and resulted in fatalities and significant vessel damage.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s HOMEPORT portal shutdown disrupts credential verification and maritime security processes, leaving the industry relying on temporary alternatives for essential services and compliance tools.
Arcadis celebrates the grand opening of its Portland office, strengthening client connections, enhancing collaboration, and advancing sustainable solutions across the Pacific Northwest region.
A two-day drill conductor course led by the Alaskan Marine Safety Education Association trained commercial fishermen in essential emergency response skills, ensuring safer fishing operations and crew preparedness.
The Port of Vancouver USA’s 2024 Port Report Video celebrates a landmark year, emphasizing financial growth, diverse cargo operations, and tenant achievements that drive regional economic benefits and sustainability efforts.
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ hydrogen-powered SOV design earns Approval in Principle, paving the way for zero-emission maritime operations and advancing sustainable innovation in the shipping industry.
