Maritime News

Stephen Carmel confirmed as new MarAd administrator

Stephen Carmel confirmed as new MarAd administrator

Professional Mariner StaffDecember 19, 20250
Shipbuilder sought for all-electric ferries in San Diego

Shipbuilder sought for all-electric ferries in San Diego

December 19, 2025
LA cargo up slightly in 2025 despite trade uncertainty

LA cargo up slightly in 2025 despite trade uncertainty

December 18, 2025
Port Everglades posts best year for cruise, cargo, energy

Port Everglades posts best year for cruise, cargo, energy

December 15, 2025

Tugboats & Towing

New study highlights importance of inland waterways jobs

New study highlights importance of inland waterways jobs

Eastern launches first of four escort tugs for Saltchuk

Eastern launches first of four escort tugs for Saltchuk

AWO backs bipartisan Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act

AWO backs bipartisan Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act

Casualty News

Improperly secured lithium-ion batteries cited in cargo ship fires

Improperly secured lithium-ion batteries cited in cargo ship fires

December 19, 2025
False alarm from oil mist detector led to engine shutdown, grounding

False alarm from oil mist detector led to engine shutdown, grounding

December 18, 2025
Bulker refloated after grounding in Detroit River in high winds

Bulker refloated after grounding in Detroit River in high winds

December 1, 2025

Licensing & Training

NMC announces changes to improve credentialing process

NMC announces changes to improve credentialing process

NAMEPA hosts industry’s future professionals at SUNY Maritime

NAMEPA hosts industry’s future professionals at SUNY Maritime

Coast Guard solicits potential locations for new training center 

Coast Guard solicits potential locations for new training center 

Mariner's Notebook by Capt. Kelly Sweeney

We may not be elves, but we are Santa’s helpers!

We may not be elves, but we are Santa’s helpers!

A Mariner’s Notebook: FOC vessels shortchange the United States

A Mariner’s Notebook: FOC vessels shortchange the United States

Hard Hats for Mariners

Hard Hats for Mariners

25,000 miles of mariners 

25,000 miles of mariners 

It’s time to act, or we can kiss our independence goodbye

Industry news

Metal Shark, AI developer partner on radar software integration

Metal Shark, AI developer partner on radar software integration

December 16, 2025
Noel Hacegaba confirmed as Port of Long Beach CEO

Noel Hacegaba confirmed as Port of Long Beach CEO

December 15, 2025
SAFE Boats announces leadership and organizational changes

SAFE Boats announces leadership and organizational changes

December 5, 2025
C&C Marine promotes Nick Bergeron to general manager

C&C Marine promotes Nick Bergeron to general manager

December 3, 2025