South Africa will spin its port authority out of Transnet, ending a long player-referee conflict at its ports.
Splash247 Article: Historic TNPA Split Promises Level Playing Field at South African Ports
gCaptain Article: Port of Savannah Sets September Container Record as Imports Rise
Savannah moved a record 504,015 TEUs in September as imports rose and the peak season stretched later than usual.
Tillamook County Pioneer Article: Coast Guard Urges Preparedness Ahead of Heavy Weather in Pacific Northwest
The Coast Guard is urging Pacific Northwest mariners and beachgoers to prepare now as heavy weather season arrives.
Port of Vancouver USA’s Partnership with Cascadia Tech Maritime Program Wins Awards
The Port of Vancouver USA won three AAPA awards for partnering with Cascadia Technical Academy on the region’s first high school Maritime Technology Program.
WorkBoat Article: Pilot Taking Shape Across the U.S. Reflect the Operating Needs of Each Region
New pilot boats for New York, the lower Mississippi and Alaska are each built around very different local conditions.
Professional Mariner Article: Coast Guard Proposes Eliminating Six STCW Training Requirements
The Coast Guard wants to drop six mariner training requirements it says exceed international STCW minimums.
KPTV Article: Portland City Council Approves Amendments to Plan for Future of Fuel Storage Hub Along Willamette River
Portland City Council approved tougher seismic and safety amendments for the Willamette River fuel hub that holds 90% of Oregon’s liquid fuel.
Marine Insight Article: U.S., South Korea and Germany Develop Digital Twin Technology to Predict Ammonia Leaks on Ships
ABS, HD KSOE and Siemens are teaming up on digital twin simulations that predict how ammonia leaks spread aboard ships before they’re built.
Maritime Executive Article: Bulker Comes Free on High Tide After Being Aground for a Week off Australia
The Capesize bulker Cape Falcon came free on the morning high tide off Gladstone, Australia, ending a week-long grounding. No injuries or pollution were reported, but authorities have detained the vessel pending a transport safety investigation.
Maritime Executive Article: GAO: Coast Guard Addressing Marine Firefighting Challenges, but Gaps Remain
A GAO report finds the Coast Guard has made strides addressing marine firefighting risks since a deadly 2023 Newark fire, yet gaps persist in training, funding, and response planning—particularly for vessels using alternative fuels like lithium-ion batteries and ammonia.