VIKING has introduced a new immersion suit designed to improve emergency donning speed while meeting U.S. Coast Guard requirements.
gCaptain Article: Immersion Suit Rises to Challenge for Faster Protection
gCaptain Article: VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation at Speed
VIKING has launched a new Helix marine evacuation system designed to speed passenger evacuation and reduce crew workload on cruise and ferry vessels.
gCaptain Article: World’s Largest Ship Registry Calls for Stricter Seafarer Checks Amid Rising Sanctions Risk
The Liberian Registry is urging stronger seafarer compliance measures as sanctions enforcement intensifies across the global maritime industry.
Splash247 Article: Why Crew Feedback is the Missing Link in the Maritime Operations
A growing “fleet blindness” gap is leaving operators with strong technical data but limited insight into real onboard crew conditions.
gCaptain Article: Smarter Ships – Automation, AI, and the New Strain on Seafarers
Automation and AI are reshaping seafaring, reducing hands-on experience while introducing new risks like alarm fatigue, cognitive stress, and uncertainty about future roles.
MARAD Releases FY26 PDIP NOFO
MARAD has released the FY26 PIDP NOFO, offering nearly $489 million in funding for port infrastructure projects focused on safety, efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
Maritime Executive Article: Marine Pilots – Coast Guard Funding Lapse Brings Safety Risks
A federal funding dispute has placed the U.S. Coast Guard in shutdown mode, disrupting key maritime safety services and delaying mariner credentialing nationwide.
gCaptain Article: Two Dead in Confined Space Accident Aboard Barge Near Alaska
Two crewmembers died in a confined space incident aboard a barge near Ketchikan, highlighting the persistent dangers of enclosed spaces at sea.
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.
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.