Two crewmembers died in a confined space incident aboard a barge near Ketchikan, highlighting the persistent dangers of enclosed spaces at sea.
gCaptain Article: Two Dead in Confined Space Accident Aboard Barge Near Alaska
gCaptain Article: The Last Hitch 5 Financial Moves Every Mariner Should Make Before Going Shoreside
The transition from sea to shore is a major financial shift for mariners, requiring careful planning around pensions, taxes, investments, and income strategies.
Job Post: Shaver Transportation – Assistant Port Engineer
In cooperation with the Port Engineer, assist with preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and shipyard maintenance planning for Shaver’s fleet of tugs and barges. Schedule, coordinate, and perform vessel repair & maintenance, coordinate purchasing of parts and repair services and supplies, schedule routine maintenance requirements for tugs and barges.
DredgeWire Article: USACE Begins Grays Harbor Maintenance Dredging April 8
U.S. authorities are warning commercial vessels of continued security risks in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, including drones, mines, and projectile strikes.
Job Post: Shaver Transportation – Marine Transportation Mechanic
Shaver Transportation – Marine Transportation Mechanic Shaver Transportation is a tugboat company located in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for a Mechanic to join our Maintenance Department to repair and maintain our tugs, barges and facilities. Successful candidate will work
Ship Traffic Report 2/27 – 3/6
Ship Traffic Report for the first week of March
Ship Traffic Report 2/20 – 2/26
Ship Traffic Report for the last week of February
Professional Mariner Article: MarAd Advisory: Black Sea, Sea of Azov Shipping Threats
U.S. authorities are warning commercial vessels of continued security risks in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, including drones, mines, and projectile strikes.
Professional Mariner Article: Salvors Remove Grounded Barge from Entrance to San Juan Harbor
The grounded barge Defiant was successfully refloated and removed from San Juan Harbor, allowing the port to resume normal operations.
gCaptain Article: Twenty Years of Seafarer Protections: Maritime Labour Convention Marks Historic Milestone
The ILO, ICS, and ITF marked 20 years of the Maritime Labour Convention, renewing calls to strengthen seafarer protections and recognize mariners as essential workers.