GAO to Navy: “Fix the way you do crewing”
Crewing ships with an adequate number of personnel who have the right skills and experience is vital for executing missions and mitigating risks. However, says a new report from the U.S. Government
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VIDEO: Massive claw is added to Key Bridge response arsenal
A giant claw is the latest massive piece of equipment to be added to the resources of the Unified Command responding to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The claw
VIDEO: First commercial vessel transits new fourth Baltimore temporary channel
Efforts to get the Port of Baltimore up and running again are making progress. According to Coast Guard Sector Maryland, the status of the port is now “Open with Restrictions.” A new,
NTSB releases its findings on what caused dredge WB Wood to capsize
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report into the January16, 2023 flooding and eventual capsizing of the Wood Resources LLC non-propelled dredge WB Wood during sand dredging operations near mile
Houthis in failed attack on U.S.-flagged Maersk Yorktown
After a period with few reports of Houthi activity, the Iranian-backed group has resumed its targeting of merchant shipping, with Al Arabiya and other regional news outlets quoting the Houthi’s military spokesman
Baltimore takes legal action against Dali owner and manager
Within days of retaining law firms to act on its behalf, the City of Baltimore has filed a claim in U.S. District Court against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Management, the
New Coast Guard Cyber Command report shows threats are rising
U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) has released its second annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) report. Since December 2020, CGCYBER has rapidly developed resources, capabilities, and partnerships
VIDEO: Third Key Bridge alternate channel is now open
The Unified Command responding to the Baltimore bridge collapse reports that the Captain of the Port has established a third Key Bridge alternate channel. Called the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, which
Conrad Shipyard wins 2023 AEU Safety Award
In recognition of its strong commitment to safety in the workplace, Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard, LLC, has been named one of the winners of a 2023 AEU Safety Award. The
VIDEO: Iran seizes Israeli-linked MSC Aries
With two of its ships having previously been attacked by Houthi missiles, with one of them, the MSC Sky II, receiving damage, Mediterranean Shipping Corporation must be aware of the dangers of