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05 Dec

Southern Red Sea attacks prompt U.S. maritime warning

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, Security, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — Multiple missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks emanating from Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen impacted the Southern Red Sea/Bab el Mandeb (BAM) region throughout the day on Sunday, affecting at least three commercial vessels. Exercise caution when transiting this area and remain cognizant of evolving threats in this region. U.S. commercial vessels operating in these areas should review…

06 Nov

Protesters removed from U.S. ship in Oakland Harbor

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd, U.S. Coast Guard

(SAN FRANCISCO) — The U.S. Coast Guard removed three people from the roll-on/roll-off ship Cape Orlando after they reportedly trespassed on the vessel during a protest in the Oakland Harbor on Friday morning. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watch standers received a report of a demonstration happening within Oakland Harbor near Cape Orlando at about 8:30 a.m. The ship, owned…

03 Nov

MarAd seeking steward for nuclear ship Savannah

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMarAd

(WASHINGTON) — The nuclear ship Savannah, a national historic landmark, is in need of a new steward. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Monday posted a notice of availability/request for information for Savannah in the Federal Register. The purpose is to determine preservation interest from entities that may wish to acquire the ship. MarAd will consider a donation, a charter…

02 May

Mariners not a priority for states during COVID vaccine rollout

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsCDC, COVID-19, essential workers, MarAd, maritime news, pandemic

As millions of Americans receive their COVID-19 vaccines, there is a vital group of workers who are still not being given priority: mariners. Because the vaccines are being administered by state governments, there is no mechanism nationally to put mariners at the front of the line, even though they are crucial in delivering essential goods across the country. As of…