AskWaves looks at GAO’s warning that the U.S. needs to step up capabilities and oversight in the Arctic region as emerging shipping routes gain steam.
The pilot of the Ever Forward could face civil charges as a result of the vessel being stuck in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay for more than a month.
If at first you don’t succeed, switch to plan B.
CBP and vessel operators will save money through a new rule requiring that crew-list inspections go paperless.
A ransomware attack on a maritime fuel storage provider in the Canary Islands likely didn’t live up to the hackers’ hype. But the incident reflects the very real cybersecurity risks facing the companies supporting the global shipping industry.
A GAO report links accurate data collection to motor carrier costs.
Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
The commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star talks about the commercial challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.
A towing vessel struck a CSX swing bridge near Slidell, Louisiana, very early Wednesday morning. Rail operations have since resumed at a reduced speed.
Maritime sector is encouraged to weigh in during a 30-day comment period that begins Monday.
For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.
Human error-related insurance claims represented over $1.6 billion in losses, according to insurance report.
Isaias weakened from hurricane to tropical storm over the weekend.
Wrecked car carrier, with some 4,200 vehicles on board, has been on its side in St. Simons Sound since September.
Triple the number of vessels at anchorage increases risk of oil spill.
UNIX Line’s tanker, Zao Galaxy, discharged the contaminated water overboard in early 2019 during a voyage between the Philippines and California’s Port of Richmond.
European travel ban won’t affect trade, agency confirms.
Congress urged to double Coast Guard budget over next decade.
Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.
Chao outlines five measures aimed at protecting passenger and cargo transportation.
Unix Line admitted that its tanker, Zao Galaxy, illegally discharged oily bilge at sea while on route from the Philippines to California’s Port of Richmond in late January 2019.
The Artic Ocean may be the next area that sees the superpower nations “rubbing up” on each other in search of faster ocean passage and a new source of natural resources.
Ships recently in China considered a “hazardous condition”
Ship owners failing to prove compliance face criminal fines and penalties.
The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.
Billions of dollars in fuel costs at stake for containership owners.
The car carrier Golden Ray, which ran aground and capsized while it was leaving the Port of Brunswick, Georgia, on Sept. 8, will be cut up in place and removed.
Maryland congressman was staunch supporter of the Jones Act and U.S. flag shipping.
A U.S. Coast Guard investigation in February discovered the Nederland Reefer’s chief engineer had devised a scheme to illegally dump oily bilge into the sea.
New guidelines highlight vessel safety issues for project developers.
Provision in Coast Guard bill tightens foreign-ship waiver process
Hackers also recently attempted to disrupt vessel computer systems.
Collision causing delays at major U.S. export shipping route
U.S. lawmakers weigh Arctic “St. Lawrence Seaway”
