Mariners’ role still unknown as autonomous shipping gains speed
01 Dec

Mariners’ role still unknown as autonomous shipping gains speed

Professional Mariner StaffCorrespondence, , ,
At the behest of Professional Mariner and many other interested parties within and outside of the maritime industry, I’ve been asking many questions about maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) relating to safety, security and future maritime careers. I have sought answers from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) and sources in the…
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App provides anonymous path to report violations on the water
01 Oct

App provides anonymous path to report violations on the water

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , , ,
The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) has received numerous reports of marine infractions after launching an app for anonymous tips in May. “We got one on an illegal charter performing livery for hire, and they even sent photos,” said Michael Berkow, director of CGIS. The images sent via the CGIS Tips app showed that the boat had some of…
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17 Sep

Brownwater News, September 2020

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Newsletter, , ,
Bipartisan bill would boost Great Lakes icebreaking capacity  The Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) is among numerous organizations expressing strong support for a bipartisan bill that would pave the way for increased icebreaking capacity for the Great Lakes fleet. By codifying into law the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes, the service would be required to break ice…
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