MarAd honors Crowley tanker crew for allision response
27 May

MarAd honors Crowley tanker crew for allision response

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley mariners who served aboard the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate were honored with the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Gallant Ship Award during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Maritime Day observance in Washington, D.C. The award, one of the maritime industry’s highest distinctions, recognizes the 23-member crew’s extraordinary professionalism, courage and commitment to safety. The award recognizes…
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Mariners, operators honored at annual CSA safety awards
20 May

Mariners, operators honored at annual CSA safety awards

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. maritime industry publicly recognized the merchant mariners responsible for safe vessel operations at the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) Annual Safety Awards Dinner in New Orleans on May 4. The event recognized 1,157 vessels with 8,075 cumulative years of accident-free operation. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Will Watson, commander, Heartland District, joined seafarers, Customs and…
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Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award
18 May

Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, announced on Monday that Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received SCA’s 2026 Improvement in Safety Award for the 2025 calendar year. The annual awards recognize shipyards for their dedication to safety, operational excellence, and accident prevention. Through proactive safety…
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IMO advances STCW review, initiative on seafarer fatigue
18 Mar

IMO advances STCW review, initiative on seafarer fatigue

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(LONDON) — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Subcommittee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 12), held from Feb. 23-27, delivered progress across several areas of importance to the maritime workforce, including the comprehensive review of the STCW Convention and Code, training for alternative fuels, and the launch of a new workstream on fatigue and hours of work and rest.…
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AWO, American Chemistry Council renew safety agreement
20 Feb

AWO, American Chemistry Council renew safety agreement

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing, ,
(WASHINGTON) — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) have renewed a memorandum of agreement that reaffirms a shared commitment between the chemical industry and the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry to enhance safety, environmental protection and security through Responsible Care and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). The agreement renews a streamlined approach that enables…
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New report details practical steps to reduce alarm overload
22 Jan

New report details practical steps to reduce alarm overload

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(LONDON) — New research from Lloyd’s Register (LR) has revealed that excessive and nuisance shipboard alarm systems are routinely overwhelming crews and, in many cases, actively undermining safety at sea. The findings, published in "Effective Alarm Management in the Maritime Industry," are based on data collected from 11 operational vessels, spanning over 2,000 days and more than 40 million alarm-related…
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Texas A&M ‘smart’ system aims to reduce marine collisions
05 Jan

Texas A&M ‘smart’ system aims to reduce marine collisions

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, , ,
(COLLEGE STATION, Texas) — Collisions between marine vessels and vessel impacts with stationary structures, like offshore oil platforms and depleted wellheads, are becoming increasingly common. These incidents come with a cost – including the financial burden of lost goods and potential loss of life. Ocean engineering researchers at Texas A&M University are developing a smarter system to combat these incidents…
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Polar Code adds new safety provisions, includes more vessels
23 Dec

Polar Code adds new safety provisions, includes more vessels

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(LONDON) — Arctic sea ice remains well below average this December with some regions having thinner ice than previous years. In the Antarctic, the pack is retreating toward its summer minimum after a historically low winter maximum. These conditions generate shorter and more unstable navigation windows for polar shipping routes. Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the new International Maritime Organization…
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AWO backs bipartisan Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act
16 Dec

AWO backs bipartisan Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing, , ,
(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) recently issued the following statement in support of H.R. 6410, the Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act, introduced by U.S. Reps. David Rouzer, R-N.C., Laura Gillen, D-N.Y., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga., which requires the U.S. Coast Guard to complete the process of establishing fairways for commercial navigation along the Atlantic Coast. “The American…
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Crowley earns CSA awards for environmental stewardship
03 Dec

Crowley earns CSA awards for environmental stewardship

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, ,
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley has been recognized by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for its commitment to environmental stewardship, earning Environmental Achievement Awards for 108 Crowley-operated vessels that have collectively earned 958 years without an incident. The awards celebrate companies and mariners who maintain the highest standards of safety and ecological protection. Crowley’s achievement reflects its dedication to…
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