Maritime News

Canada commissions largest science vessel in its fleet

Canada commissions largest science vessel in its fleet

Professional Mariner StaffMay 18, 20260
IMO sharpens focus on gender equality in maritime industry

IMO sharpens focus on gender equality in maritime industry

May 18, 2026
New Coast Guard icebreaker completes Bering Sea mission

New Coast Guard icebreaker completes Bering Sea mission

May 18, 2026
U.S. indicts Dali operators for fatal Baltimore bridge strike

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

May 13, 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

Mass. Maritime SNAME contingent earns honorable mention

Mass. Maritime SNAME contingent earns honorable mention

Normal operations resume at regional examination centers

Normal operations resume at regional examination centers

NMC issues guidance on expired shipping labels, processing delays

NMC issues guidance on expired shipping labels, processing delays

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

Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award

Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award

May 18, 2026
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