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03 Dec

Crowley earns CSA awards for environmental stewardship

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsEnvironment, safety, shipping

(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…

24 Nov

TSB urges stronger safety measures after free-fall lifeboat accident

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty Newssafety, shipping, TSB

(RICHMOND, British Columbia) — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is urging stronger safety measures after a crewmember was seriously injured aboard the bulk carrier Golden Zhejiang’s lifeboat in 2023. The TSB highlights the need for proper procedures for risk assessments, equipment-specific training, and a safety management system supported by a mature safety culture with a trusted process for…

20 Nov

Crowley crews receive AOTOS Awards for heroism, safety

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorizedsafety, shipping

(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…

27 Jul

AWO launches new initiative on preventing falls overboard

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingbrownwater, safety

(ARLINGTON, Va.) — The American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has released its Falls Overboard Prevention Report, a comprehensive, data-driven study analyzing falls overboard in the industry and strategies for prevention. Developed with insights from AWO member companies and case data, the report identifies common causal factors for falls overboard; offers…

22 Jul

Switlik Survival Products names Sarah Switlik as president

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, Search and rescue

(TRENTON, N.J.) — Switlik Survival Products, a global leader in survival solutions for over 100 years, has announced the promotion of Sarah Switlik to president. Formerly serving as chief operating officer for five years, Switlik will now lead a team of 170 employees and assume full responsibility for day-to-day operations, a role she has been gradually stepping into over the…

21 Jul

Citing fire risk, Matson stops shipping EVs to Hawaii

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newssafety, shipping

(HONOLULU) — Hawaii’s largest shipping company told customers last week that it won’t ship electric vehicles to the state anymore, Hawaii Public Radio reported. Matson says it’s because of the fire risk of shipping lithium-ion batteries. Matson told customers in a letter that it will stop transporting not only electric vehicles to Hawaii but also plug-in hybrids because of the…

14 Jul

CSA recognizes 57 Crowley vessels for safety

Rich MillerIndustry Newssafety, shipping

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 57 Crowley-owned or -managed vessels with its Jones F. Devlin Safety Award, honoring the achievements and hard work of crews that together completed a total of 478 years without a lost time injury. The Jones F. Devlin Safety Award honors the exceptional commitment of people and companies responsible…

06 Jul

ABS develops advanced modeling for EV battery fires

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newssafety, shipping

(HOUSTON) — The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has developed advanced simulation modeling of thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery fires, in a critical step forward in tackling one of maritime’s biggest emergent safety risks. The model, which has now been validated with Texas A&M University research, replicates the thermal runaway profile at the battery cell level, unlocking detailed insight into…

03 Jul

Cruise industry urged to act on MOBs after Disney rescue

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newssafety, Search and rescue

(EDINBURGH, Scotland) — The recent fall of a young girl from the fourth deck of the Disney Dream cruise ship has renewed pressure on the cruise industry to adopt life-saving man-overboard (MOB) detection technology that experts say is now both available and proven. The girl, who survived the June 29 incident, was spotted and quickly saved thanks to the quick…

30 Jun

SOLAS amended to improve pilot transfer safety

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPilots, safety

(LONDON) — Maritime pilots around the world make a critical contribution to the safety of navigation, the prevention of waterborne pollution and the efficiency of maritime trade. Delivering this public benefit is now made safer by the adoption of amendments to SOLAS and a new mandatory performance standard for pilot transfer arrangements. “Maritime pilots deliver an extremely effective public service,"…