World War II Mariners Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
American Merchant Mariners who served during World War II were awarded the Congressional gold medal during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Ten
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American Merchant Mariners who served during World War II were awarded the Congressional gold medal during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Ten
The Port of Los Angeles has reported its second-busiest April on record last month amid continuing efforts to clear cargo from marine terminals. April 2022
Today marks the first International Day for Women in Maritime, meant to highlight and celebrate the role of women in the historically a male-dominated maritime
Danish-based ferry operator Scandlines has installed a Norsepower Rotor Sail on a second ferry as the company increasingly turns to wind-assisted propulsion to
Ports and cruise lines in the Pacific Northwest have announced plans to explore the possibility of creating the world’s first maritime ‘green
The U.S. Coast and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) have issued a joint safety alert, Safety Alert 05-22, in response to an incident
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A U.S. Coast Guard investigation has concluded that a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship violated a Coast Guard Captain of the Port safety zone and
Hamburg, Germany-based United Heavy Lift has placed an order for two additional two additional Eco-Lifter newbuilds at the China State Shipbuilding Corporation
CMA CGM has announced plans to implement an industry-first incentive program designed to encourage the early return of empty containers and help exporters get
Stakeholders in the global shipping industry have adopted new amendments to Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) aimed at improving the living and working
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for additional survivors from a capsized vessel in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico on Sunday after four days
The Port of Long Beach set another new single-month record in April as the port continues to clear marine terminals of cargo ahead an expected new wave of
Swedish shipping company Wallenius SOL has taken delivery of its Botnia Enabler, touted as “the world’s largest ice-rated multi-fuel ConRo
Ukrainian forces have reportedly damaged the Russian Navy logistics support vessel 'Vsevolod Bobrov' in the Black Sea, according to multiple media
The U.S. Senate voted by unanimous consent Wednesday to confirm Admiral Linda Fagan to become the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. The confirmation
Maersk will deploy two of its ice-class containerships to its Canada Express service connecting Northern Europe with Canada. The two ships, Vistula Maersk and
The offshore wind joint venture between Equinor and BP, Empire Offshore Wind, has awarded a long-term charter to Louisiana-based Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO)
German container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd has reported an “extraodinarily strong” start to the year as first quarter, with group profit jumping
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) latest offshore wind energy lease auction resulted in $315 million in winning
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