Professional Mariner

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships has delivered a new fire rescue vessel to the Destin (Fla.) Fire Control District. The 52-foot coastal fast response boat (CFRB), identified as M-19, is …

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — Broward County’s Port Everglades has set a new benchmark for performance, breaking its own records across all three of its core business sectors – cruise, cargo …

(SOMERSET, Mass.) — Boston Harbor’s M/V Outward Bound has returned to Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., for a mid-life refit. Re-delivery is planned for spring 2026. Purpose-designed by JW Gilbert Associates …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard and Austal USA authenticated the keel for the future Coast Guard offshore patrol cutter (OPC) Pickering during a ceremony Dec. 8 in Mobile, Ala. …

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group has announced the successful completion and re-delivery of HOS Rocinante, a first-of-its-kind U.S.-flagged service operation vessel (SOV) converted for Hornbeck Offshore Services. The …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Dec. 8 unanimously appointed Noel Hacegaba as the incoming chief executive officer (CEO) of the Port of Long …

(SAN DIEGO) — General Dynamics NASSCO and its long-term partner, DSEC Co. Ltd., together with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) of South Korea, have signed a tri-party memorandum of agreement, joining …

(NEW ORLEANS) — SAFE Boats International (SBI), a 100 percent employee-owned company, has announced changes to its leadership and organizational structure. Richard Schwarz will transition from his daily duties as …

(MORGAN CITY, La.) — Conrad Shipyard and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world’s leading shipbuilders, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday that formalizes …

(GALVESTON, Texas and WASHINGTON) — Davie Defense on Tuesday announced the closing of the acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corp.’s shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. The …

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Wednesday announced that at its Dec. 8 board meeting, commissioners will consider the appointment of longtime Port of …

(LEEDS, England) — Recent global regulations have significantly reduced sulfur emissions from ships, helping to improve air quality in coastal regions – confirmed by a new international study led by …

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley has been recognized by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for its commitment to environmental stewardship, earning Environmental Achievement Awards for 108 Crowley-operated vessels that …

(BELLE CHASSE, La.) — C&C Marine and Repair has promoted Nick Bergeron to general manager. Bergeron brings more than 30 years of marine industry experience to his expanded role. Prior …

(BREMERTON, Wash.) — SAFE Boats International, a 100 percent employee-owned American boatbuilder, will debut its new 41-foot full cabin patrol vessel at the 2025 International WorkBoat Show, taking place Dec. …

(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has announced three upcoming enhancements designed to make the maritime credentialing experience faster, clearer and more convenient. New and improved website (January …

(HOUSTON) — ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a global leader in safety, risk and asset integrity management, has released a paper to support vessel and facility owners and operators in …

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders announced plans Tuesday to build a $60 million, 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility dedicated exclusively to government and defense shipbuilding programs. Located directly across Bayou Coden …

(LONDON and SEATTLE) — ABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the United States’ largest ferry operator, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric …

(WILMINGTON, Del.) — Four crewmembers were injured, one seriously, after fire broke out aboard a containership Wednesday in the Port of Wilmington. At about 9:30 a.m., the crew of the …

(DETROIT) — A Canadian-flagged bulk carrier that ran aground Wednesday night in the Detroit River was refloated Thursday with the assistance of tugboats, local media reported. The bulker Robert S. …

(SEATTLE) — The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departed Seattle on Thursday, commencing its 29th deployment to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze. Operation Deep Freeze …

(BREMERTON, Wash.) — The unified command consisting of the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington Department of Ecology, Suquamish tribe, and the Port of Bremerton has concluded response operations associated with the …

(SAN PEDRO, Calif.) — Under the direction of the unified command, crews returned the containership ONE Henry Hudson to Yusen Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles late Wednesday night. …

(SAN PEDRO, Calif.) — Crews under the unified command continued their response operations Tuesday after a fire aboard the containership One Henry Hudson in the Port of Los Angeles. At …

(RICHMOND, British Columbia) — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is urging stronger safety measures after a crewmember was seriously injured aboard the bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang’s lifeboat in …

(SAN PEDRO, Calif.) — A unified command continued to respond this weekend after a fire occurred aboard the containership One Henry Hudson on Friday evening while it was moored at …

(MIAMI) — Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers, along with federal, state and local law enforcement partners, terminated 13 illegal charter voyages last weekend on Biscayne Bay and Miami …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday announced the release of a policy and lawful order that doubles down on its current policies prohibiting the display, distribution or use …

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The United Seamen’s Service recognized Crowley mariners with honors at the 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards. As one of the most prestigious ceremonies in …

(MAMARONECK, N.Y.) — Derecktor Shipyards has announced the delivery of CREST’s DC1, a high-performance offshore crew vessel developed in collaboration with Chartwell Marine and powered by Volvo Penta. Built at …

(WASHINGTON) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Tuesday that a single loose wire on the 984-foot containership Dali caused an electrical blackout that led to the vessel veering …

(SEWARD, Alaska) — The research vessel Sikuliaq began a long journey to Antarctica last week, marking a new era for the Seward-based ship and its crew. Sikuliaq, which has been …

(WASHINGTON) — A U.S. Coast Guard inspected dredging vessel suffered a loss of propulsion on the starboard main diesel engine and subsequently required a tow into port. The subsequent investigation …

(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.) — After sustaining extensive damage in a December 2024 fire, the tugboat Lucinda Smith has returned to the water with a fresh start powered by Mitsubishi S12R-Y3MPTAW-3 …

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group has confirmed the suspension of the offshore patrol cutter (OPC) program, citing financial strain related to the project’s structure and conditions, WMBB News …

(WASHINGTON) — Funding for the federal government has been restored, and the National Maritime Center (NMC) and Regional Examination Centers (RECs) are in the process of resuming services to mariners. …

(NEW YORK) — Power, ingenuity, maneuverability – McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, Gerard McAllister, brings all three to the Port of New York. American-made at Washburn & Doughty in East …

(NEW YORK) — The American Bureau of Shipping’s board of directors appointed John McDonald as the new chairman and chief executive officer of ABS at a meeting on Tuesday. In …

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group has launched the vehicle-passenger ferry Falcon, currently under construction for the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA) in Florida. The launch marks the latest …

(LOS ANGELES) — Crowley has expanded its mooring services to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, enhancing its harbor services for ship operators along the U.S. …

(HARVEY, La.) — Maritime Partners has repowered the pushboat John Austin, replacing Cummins QSK38 engines (1,300 hp at 1,800 rpm) with Mitsubishi S12R-Y3 engines rated at 1,260 hp at 1,600 …

(NEW YORK) — The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is turning words into action when it comes to building the next generation of maritime leaders. Answering the powerful …

(WASHINGTON) — At about 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2024, the dredging vessel Stuyvesant, with a crew of 22, was holding station in the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Fla., …

(WASHINGTON) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a public board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, to determine the probable cause of the contact of the containership Dali with …

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a request for information (RFI) and market research to identify prospective locations for an …

(HONOLULU) — Matson has announced a product agreement with WhaleSpotter Corp. to purchase and deploy a groundbreaking whale detection system developed by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), making Matson …

(NORFOLK, Va.) — Colonna’s Shipyard celebrated the opening of its new Trades Training Building last week, marking a major investment in workforce development and regional industry innovation. The project is …

(CLEVELAND) — The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard have announced the promotions of Gregg Thauvette and Thomas Rigolo, two longtime leaders whose commitment and expertise have been …

(KINGS POINT, N.Y.) — The U.S. Department of Transportation reported a record turnout at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Industry Day on Oct. 23, welcoming 180 participants from 90 companies …