The U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation Tuesday into the circumstances surrounding a fire aboard the Carnival Triumph, that ocurred Sunday.The Carnival Triumph experienced an engine room fire while on a four-day cruise in the Gulf of Mexico…
New bills introduced by US Senator Mark Begich are aimed to strengthen Arctic science, health and diplomacy.'As we face an Arctic Ocean which is increasingly ice-free, our country has both an historic opportunity and enormous challenges,” U…
The Executive Committee of Waterways Council unanimously support 'The Reinvesting in Vital Economic Rivers & Waterways (River) Act of 2013'.The plan, introduced in Pittsburgh -- where some of the most aged locks and dams reside -- would establish a sustainable…
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December. For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…
As the evolution and integration of robotics in maritime vehicles continues to reshape missions and capabilities inland, near-shore and at sea, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News last month was on hand in Abu Dhabi for the unveiling of a new Unmanned Surface Vessel family…
Maritime Simulation Institute to Provide Professional Maritime Training to NOAA Officers; Instruction to Include Critical Simulator Experience in Shiphandling at Institute Headquarters. The Maritime Simulation Institute was recently…
A bipartisan coalition urge Congress to pass a Defense Appropriation Bill to avoid another Continuing Resolution (CR) & Sequestration.A bipartisan coalition of labor unions and maritime business owners affiliated with the Shipbuilding Council…
The U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation into the cause of an engine room fire that occurred onboard the Carnival Triumph, Sunday.The Carnival Triumph experienced an engine room fire Sunday while on a four-day cruise from Galveston…
The concept of force majeure has been broadly accepted since mariners initially encountered the perils of the sea. Persons and governments ashore have been obligated, at least by natural law, to accept and succor those in distress at sea.…
Military Sealift Command's (MSC) joint high-speed vessel, USNS 'Spearhead' visits the Port of St. Petersburg, FLA. U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young, Mayor Bill Foster and other distinguished visitors from St. Petersburg joined Navy Chief of Information Rear Adm…
USA Maritime & its member organizations applaud the launch of a new bipartisan Congressional Maritime Caucus.The organization also thanked the new Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Cedric Richmond (LA-02) and Michael G. Grimm (NY-11) for their…
NRF Urges Labor and Management to Keep Ports Open Despite Rejection of LA/Long Beach Port Contract. The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold…
The Secretary of Defense delays the scheduled deployment of 'USS Harry S. Truman' & 'USS Gettysburg'.The affected ships have begun formally notifying the men and women of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) that they will not be deploying…
US Congressional Ports caucus leaders request the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to hold a hearing on the Fund.Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44) and Congressman Ted Poe (TX-2) have addressed the following letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman…
