ARC Ro-Ro Ship Now Under U.S. Flag
ARC has successfully expanded its maritime fleet, welcoming its ninth U.S.-flagged roll-on roll-off vessel, now known as the M/V ARC Honor.
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Harassment Crisis Aboard Canadian Ships
SIU Canada discloses concerning findings from a recent study, showing almost half the maritime workforce has encountered harassment or bullying.
Bulker Vessel Collides with Bridge in Argentina
A Kamsarmax bulk carrier owned by Foremost Group, a U.S. company, experienced damage after colliding with a bridge in Argentina.
Saltchuk Ventures Launch 2nd Takeover Bid for OSG Privatization
Saltchuk has renewed its focus on Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) after withdrawing its pursuit of the Tampa-based company in September 2021.
Team Enlisted to Dismantle Trawler Grounded Near Portland ME
Local media reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has approved dismantling a trawler that ran aground near Portland, Maine, over the weekend.
RIBCRAFT Expands Lifesaving Resources for Maine Firefighters
The specialized RIB not only expands the department’s response capabilities but also offers a secure platform for conducting rescue missions.
Impact of Drought - Panama Canal Toll Revenue Faces Decline
On Wednesday, the administrator of the Panama Canal disclosed a monthly decline of roughly $100 million in toll revenues since October.
Price of Skipping Panama Canal Queues Drops Significantly
The price for vessels to skip Panama Canal congestion lines has reduced significantly from the multimillion-dollar records of recent months.
US Coast Guard Confiscate Cocaine, Heroin, Meth Valued at $11M
Gulf of Oman: US Coast Guard achieved initial drug interdiction for the year, successfully confiscating an array of narcotics valued at $11 million.
Ship with Li-Ion Batteries Moored Near Dutch Harbor Post-Fire
According to the U.S Coast Guard, the M/V Genius Star XI carrying lithium-ion batteries has been anchored close to Dutch Harbor, AK & poses no immediate threat
Panama Canal to Increase Daily Transits Next Month
Starting from January, the Panama Canal Authority will increase daily transits to 24, following consistent rain over the last 6-week period.
Port NOLA Renews MoU Agreement with CORBA
On Monday, the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) announced the latest development in its partnership with the Port of New Orleans.
Christening Ceremony for 3 Towboats at Middle River Marine
Middle River Marine, based in Mokena, Illinois, added three towboats—namely, the M/V Carmalee Rose, Macey Lauren, and Ava Renee—to its fleet.
Five Unauthorized Fishing Vessels Intercepted Near Texas
A coastguard operation on Saturday resulted in the interception of five Mexican lanchas that were fishing unlawfully in U.S. territorial waters.
Ohio Court Approves Construction of Offshore Wind Farm
Icebreaker project in Lake Erie given state permit to build 1st freshwater offshore wind farm in N America according to the Ohio Supreme Court.
Shell Must Cease Production at 3 Sites in Gulf Due to Leak
In response to spill that shut down 2 pipelines Shell & Chevron said they had stopped oil production at multiple sites in the Gulf of Mexico.
Port Truckers Complain About Queues at Baltimore Container Terminal
Truck drivers camped out in Baltimore Container Terminal to protest what they claim are ongoing pickup delays disregarded to save money.
Container Volume at GPA Increased by 18%
According to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the port of Savannah handled 530,800 TEU in July, a rise of 18% over the same period in 2021.
Oil Tank Falls in Louisiana Causing Leak
A tank fell as a result of a structural issue at an oil tank platform. Approximately 14,000 gallons of oil are thought to have leaked.
Lubricant Leak from Container Ship in Alaska
Oil leak from container ship owned by Matson sailing to Anchorage, AK monitored by the US Coast Guard in collaboration with other authorities.