Maritime News

Shipping coalition calls for unity on Net-Zero Framework

Shipping coalition calls for unity on Net-Zero Framework

Professional Mariner StaffApril 22, 20260
NMC update: Civilian staff return to work, RECs still closed

NMC update: Civilian staff return to work, RECs still closed

April 21, 2026
‘Warm embrace’: Polar Star back home after Antarctic mission

‘Warm embrace’: Polar Star back home after Antarctic mission

April 21, 2026
Army Corps plan boosts Great Lakes navigation funding

Army Corps plan boosts Great Lakes navigation funding

April 21, 2026

Tugboats & Towing

In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously

In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously

C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support

C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support

Diversified delivers Mitsubishi-powered towboat for Vulcan

Diversified delivers Mitsubishi-powered towboat for Vulcan

Casualty News

Mariana search update: Body recovered, five crew still missing

Mariana search update: Body recovered, five crew still missing

April 22, 2026
Six missing after U.S.-flagged vessel capsizes near Saipan

Six missing after U.S.-flagged vessel capsizes near Saipan

April 20, 2026
Debris in water possible culprit in Ohio River barge breakaway

Debris in water possible culprit in Ohio River barge breakaway

April 17, 2026

Licensing & Training

Eastern, county boost workforce through academy partnership

Eastern, county boost workforce through academy partnership

NMC issues guidance on delivery, use of e-medical certificates

NMC issues guidance on delivery, use of e-medical certificates

Computer-based SASH training course now available

Computer-based SASH training course now available

Mariner's Notebook by Capt. Kelly Sweeney

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!

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

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

Industry news

Long Beach, LA, Singapore renew green shipping directive

Long Beach, LA, Singapore renew green shipping directive

April 21, 2026
Chouest, Anduril announce strategic shipbuilding partnership

Chouest, Anduril announce strategic shipbuilding partnership

April 20, 2026
Master Boat to fabricate hull modules for new Navy towing vessels

Master Boat to fabricate hull modules for new Navy towing vessels

March 20, 2026
Hornblower expanding shipyard, services in Bridgeport

Hornblower expanding shipyard, services in Bridgeport

March 19, 2026