Maritime News

Icebreakers called to duty in New York Harbor, Hudson River

Icebreakers called to duty in New York Harbor, Hudson River

Professional Mariner StaffJanuary 29, 20260
Breaux Brothers delivers luxury cat to Kauai tour operator

Breaux Brothers delivers luxury cat to Kauai tour operator

January 29, 2026
IMO emissions split adds uncertainty on fuel choices

IMO emissions split adds uncertainty on fuel choices

January 28, 2026
Geopolitics weighing on Seafarers Happiness Index

Geopolitics weighing on Seafarers Happiness Index

January 28, 2026

Tugboats & Towing

C&C Marine delivers first of four towboats to Canal Barge Company

C&C Marine delivers first of four towboats to Canal Barge Company

Master Boat launches RApport 2800 tug for Gulf LNG

Master Boat launches RApport 2800 tug for Gulf LNG

New study highlights importance of inland waterways jobs

New study highlights importance of inland waterways jobs

Casualty News

Undetermined ignition source cited in Delaware River towboat fire

Undetermined ignition source cited in Delaware River towboat fire

January 23, 2026
Bulker hits Wisconsin terminal after recurring generator problem

Bulker hits Wisconsin terminal after recurring generator problem

January 20, 2026
Florida harbor pilot dies after falling from ladder on bulk carrier

Florida harbor pilot dies after falling from ladder on bulk carrier

January 20, 2026

Licensing & Training

New Coast Guard portal improves online credentialing services

New Coast Guard portal improves online credentialing services

Mass Maritime gets $5.8 million grant to train U.S. shipbuilders

Mass Maritime gets $5.8 million grant to train U.S. shipbuilders

New superintendent, provost named at Merchant Marine Academy

New superintendent, provost named at Merchant Marine Academy

Mariner's Notebook by Capt. Kelly Sweeney

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

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

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 

Industry news

New coalition looks to boost revitalization of U.S. maritime industry

New coalition looks to boost revitalization of U.S. maritime industry

January 29, 2026
Laborde provides Mitsubishi power for Blessey’s first Tier 4 towboat

Laborde provides Mitsubishi power for Blessey’s first Tier 4 towboat

January 26, 2026
Terral River Service repowers towboat with Mitsubishi Tier 3 engines

Terral River Service repowers towboat with Mitsubishi Tier 3 engines

January 22, 2026
Bay Area Diesel repowers crew boat with quad Tier 3 Scanias

Bay Area Diesel repowers crew boat with quad Tier 3 Scanias

January 21, 2026