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News
Watchdog spotlights FMCSA’s, other agencies’ disjointed drug testing verification
A GAO report links accurate data collection to motor carrier costs.
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Regulatory Agencies
Regulators weigh in on fight between tankers and container ships
Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
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Maritime
GSCW chat recap: Opening Arctic shipping lanes
The commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star talks about the commercial challenges and opportunities in the Arctic.
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Rail
Towing vessel damages CSX bridge in Louisiana
A towing vessel struck a CSX swing bridge near Slidell, Louisiana, very early Wednesday morning. Rail operations have since resumed at a reduced speed.
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News
What shipowners should know about new pollution control standards
Maritime sector is encouraged to weigh in during a 30-day comment period that begins Monday.
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Weather and Critical Events
Two hurricanes could hit US next week (with forecast video)
For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.
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Maritime
US Coast Guard to consider regulations on autonomous vessels
Human error-related insurance claims represented over $1.6 billion in losses, according to insurance report.
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News
North Carolina, Virginia port terminals prepare for Isaias
Isaias weakened from hurricane to tropical storm over the weekend.
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American Shipper
COVID-19, storm season sideline Golden Ray dismantling
Wrecked car carrier, with some 4,200 vehicles on board, has been on its side in St. Simons Sound since September.
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Maritime
US Coast Guard monitoring oil tanker buildup off California (with video)
Triple the number of vessels at anchorage increases risk of oil spill.
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