Maritime News

All American adding newbuild for Alaska tour operator

All American adding newbuild for Alaska tour operator

Professional Mariner StaffFebruary 23, 20260
NMC takes steps to mitigate impact caused by shutdown

NMC takes steps to mitigate impact caused by shutdown

February 20, 2026
Incat, SWITCH developing hydrogen fuel cell ferry for NY

Incat, SWITCH developing hydrogen fuel cell ferry for NY

February 20, 2026
Silver Ships completes 32-vessel contract for Marine Corps

Silver Ships completes 32-vessel contract for Marine Corps

February 18, 2026

Tugboats & Towing

AWO, American Chemistry Council renew safety agreement

AWO, American Chemistry Council renew safety agreement

Hines Furlong takes delivery of three Mitsubishi-powered towboats

Hines Furlong takes delivery of three Mitsubishi-powered towboats

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

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

Casualty News

Salvors remove grounded barge from entrance to San Juan Harbor

Salvors remove grounded barge from entrance to San Juan Harbor

February 25, 2026
Injury highlights hazards to crew in tug-to-barge transits

Injury highlights hazards to crew in tug-to-barge transits

February 25, 2026
Destroyer CO removed from command after collision with oiler

Destroyer CO removed from command after collision with oiler

February 25, 2026

Licensing & Training

Boot Camp launches maritime careers and changes lives

Boot Camp launches maritime careers and changes lives

MarAd taking applications for Centers of Excellence program

MarAd taking applications for Centers of Excellence program

Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship for 2026 open for applications

Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship for 2026 open for applications

Mariner's Notebook by Capt. Kelly Sweeney

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!

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

Industry news

ABB selects Corvus battery systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

ABB selects Corvus battery systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

February 23, 2026
Gladding-Hearn uses grants to improve shipyard safety, efficiency

Gladding-Hearn uses grants to improve shipyard safety, efficiency

February 3, 2026
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