Maritime News

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

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

Professional Mariner StaffMay 13, 20260
Philly now working on three LNG boxships for Matson

Philly now working on three LNG boxships for Matson

May 11, 2026
Coast Guard ends seasonal icebreaking in East, Great Lakes

Coast Guard ends seasonal icebreaking in East, Great Lakes

May 11, 2026
MarAd launches nuclear initiative for commercial shipping

MarAd launches nuclear initiative for commercial shipping

May 8, 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

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
Coast Guard suspends search for crew of capsized vessel off Saipan

Coast Guard suspends search for crew of capsized vessel off Saipan

April 29, 2026

Licensing & Training

NMC issues guidance on expired shipping labels, processing delays

NMC issues guidance on expired shipping labels, processing delays

Cal Poly cadets set to cast off for Summer Sea Term

Cal Poly cadets set to cast off for Summer Sea Term

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

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

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

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
Northstar Marine to add 600-ton heavy-lift derrick barge

Northstar Marine to add 600-ton heavy-lift derrick barge

May 4, 2026
Great Lakes task force honors Sen. Todd Young for maritime advocacy

Great Lakes task force honors Sen. Todd Young for maritime advocacy

April 27, 2026