Despite time-tested collision avoidance regulations, sophisticated navigation systems and frequent amendments to STCW requirements, marine accidents continue to occur, with human error still the leading cause. “Safer Seas Digest,” a compendium of lessons learned from marine accident reports issued…
(HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.) — The town of Hempstead harbormaster recently took delivery of the first Stormer Marine workboat built under a license agreement by SAFE Boats International. The 22-foot Porter 68S, delivered in late January, was recently put into service in…
(EAST BOOTHBAY, Maine) — On Friday, Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Department of Transportation in conjunction with its contracting partners at Washburn & Doughty Associates launched the ferry Capt. Richard G. Spear. Fabrication began in August 2018 at Washburn…
(TACOMA, Wash.) — The Northwest Ports of Vancouver (British Columbia), Seattle, Tacoma and the combined container operations of The Northwest Seaport Alliance are jointly committing to a new vision to phase out emissions from seaport-related activities by 2050. In collaboration…
(NEW YORK) — Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc. and three former and current management officials have paid $375,000 in restitution to the brother of one of two seamen killed in a barge explosion off the coast of Texas. The mariner alleged…
