Crowley crews receive AOTOS Awards for heroism, safety
20 Nov

Crowley crews receive AOTOS Awards for heroism, safety

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorized,
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The United Seamen’s Service recognized Crowley mariners with honors at the 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards. As one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the industry, the AOTOS awards spotlight outstanding maritime achievement and pay tribute to American seafarers whose courageous actions and commitment to safety have made a profound impact on the industry…
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Ocean research vessel sinks while docked in California
28 May

Ocean research vessel sinks while docked in California

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News, Uncategorized
(ALAMEDA, Calif.) — A well-known environmental research vessel, the 150-foot Kaisei, sank Sunday evening while docked in the Oakland Estuary, SFist.com reported. No one was on board, and firefighters worked to contain the nearly 400 gallons of diesel on the ship. The double-masted replica vessel, operated by the Ocean Voyages Institute in Sausalito, began sinking about 6 p.m. near the…
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New leadership, new ‘bold blueprint’ for Coast Guard
22 May

New leadership, new ‘bold blueprint’ for Coast Guard

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Uncategorized,
(NEW LONDON, Conn.) — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Force Design 2028 (FD2028) Wednesday during the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony. This initiative provides a blueprint to transform the Coast Guard into a stronger, more ready and capable fighting force. Speaking at the ceremony, Noem expressed respect for the service and committed to advocating for funding support. Noem’s…
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Schottel to supply components for new Coast Guard tenders
12 Nov

Schottel to supply components for new Coast Guard tenders

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(SPAY, Germany) — Schottel has been selected by Birdon America to supply components for 27 vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard waterways commerce cutter (WCC) program. Birdon America is designing the cutters and is expected to construct 16 river buoy tenders (WLR) and 11 inland construction tenders (WLIC). The cutters will be built at Birdon’s recently acquired shipyard in Bayou…
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Barge strike temporarily shuts down Arkansas River bridge
03 Apr

Barge strike temporarily shuts down Arkansas River bridge

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(SALLISAW, Okla.) — The Arkansas River bridge near U.S. Highway 59 and the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam was temporarily shut down Saturday after a barge struck it, 2 News Oklahoma reported. The bridge is located south of Sallisaw near the Sequoyah/LeFlore County line. Jonathan Teague, director of Sequoyah County Emergency Management, said officials are still determining what caused…
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AMVER ship rescues sailors 1,120 miles from Bermuda
06 Mar

AMVER ship rescues sailors 1,120 miles from Bermuda

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Uncategorized,
(PORTSMOUTH, Va.) — The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan vessel rescued two mariners Monday approximately 1,120 miles southeast of Bermuda. Watch standers with the Coast Guard Fifth District command center received an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) alert from the 19-foot sailing vessel Lhor One at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday. Fifth District watch standers alerted mariners in…
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MarAd designates 32 new Centers of Excellence
22 Feb

MarAd designates 32 new Centers of Excellence

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training, Uncategorized
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Thursday announced the designation of 32 Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. The designated COEs consist of 50 maritime training locations across 17 states and Guam. The designation recognizes and promotes support to post-secondary maritime training programs that prepare students for careers in the maritime industry. “Our…
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