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Tim Akpinar

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Tim Akpinar, based in Little Neck, N.Y., is a maritime attorney and former marine engineer. He can be reached at [email protected] or 718-224-9824.

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Thirty-four passengers and crew died in the dive vessel Conception fire. Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

New safety recommendations emerge from dive boat fire

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The United States has hundreds of small shipyards operating along its coasts, rivers, and inland waterways, collectively employing tens of thousands of workers and handling the majority of the nation's commercial vessel repairs, fishing fleet maintenance, and small-craft construction. Shutterstock photo.
June 13, 2026

More funding needed amid strong demand for Small Shipyard Grants

View from the starboard bow of the STAX 1 showing the damaged emission capture boom lying on top of the control room and across the deck. Coast Guard photo.
June 12, 2026

NTSB: Crane operator had inadequate clearance, struck STAX 1 emissions barge

May iron ore loadings came in 4.7% above the month's five-year average. Lake Carriers' Association photo.
June 12, 2026

Great Lakes iron ore trade up, limestone down

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June 12, 2026

Veth Propulsion unveils new contra-rotating propulsion system

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