Maritime News

U.S. indicts Dali operators for fatal Baltimore bridge strike

U.S. indicts Dali operators for fatal Baltimore bridge strike

Professional Mariner StaffMay 13, 20260
Philly now working on three LNG boxships for Matson

Philly now working on three LNG boxships for Matson

May 11, 2026
Coast Guard ends seasonal icebreaking in East, Great Lakes

Coast Guard ends seasonal icebreaking in East, Great Lakes

May 11, 2026
MarAd launches nuclear initiative for commercial shipping

MarAd launches nuclear initiative for commercial shipping

May 8, 2026

Tugboats & Towing

Crescent adds second 6,000-hp z-drive tug from Blakeley

Crescent adds second 6,000-hp z-drive tug from Blakeley

Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young

Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young

In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously

In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously

Casualty News

Mate tells NTSB autopilot ‘tripped’ before tow hit Virginia bridge

Mate tells NTSB autopilot ‘tripped’ before tow hit Virginia bridge

May 15, 2026
Unexpected current led to Galveston barge breakaway, oil spill

Unexpected current led to Galveston barge breakaway, oil spill

May 13, 2026
Captain’s cellphone use cited in collision, sinking of towboat

Captain’s cellphone use cited in collision, sinking of towboat

May 11, 2026

Licensing & Training

Normal operations resuming at regional examination centers

Normal operations resuming at regional examination centers

NMC issues guidance on expired shipping labels, processing delays

NMC issues guidance on expired shipping labels, processing delays

Cal Poly cadets set to cast off for Summer Sea Term

Cal Poly cadets set to cast off for Summer Sea Term

Mariner's Notebook by Capt. Kelly Sweeney

A mariner’s best friend

A mariner’s best friend

Anchors: Tried and True

Anchors: Tried and True

There is no Ambulance

There is no Ambulance

Maritime education funding: Let’s level the playing field

Maritime education funding: Let’s level the playing field

Happy birthday, ITF! And thank you for having our backs!

Happy birthday, ITF! And thank you for having our backs!

Industry news

Markey Machine appoints Eric Rose as president

Markey Machine appoints Eric Rose as president

May 15, 2026
Industry veteran Capt. Rick Iuliucci retiring at Vane Brothers

Industry veteran Capt. Rick Iuliucci retiring at Vane Brothers

May 8, 2026
Master Boat begins fabrication of Navy towing ship modules

Master Boat begins fabrication of Navy towing ship modules

May 5, 2026
Northstar Marine to add 600-ton heavy-lift derrick barge

Northstar Marine to add 600-ton heavy-lift derrick barge

May 4, 2026