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A fire boat directing water onto the Grande Costa D’Avorio. NTSB.

NTSB urges fire departments to better prepare for ship blazes in port

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DOT photo by Alexander Kubitza

DOT announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy partnership

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A new Coast Guard rule for cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system will go into effect in July. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Hunter Medley.

Maritime Vulnerabilities: Coast Guard focusing on cybersecurity threats

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The crew of U.S. Coast Guard cutter James offloaded more than 44,550 lbs. of cocaine and 3,880 lbs. of marijuana valued at approximately $509.9 million in Port Everglades, Fla. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard offloads nearly $510 million in illegal narcotics

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The new container ship initiated service on April 11-12 at Port of Santo Tomás, Guatemala. Crowley photo

Crowley’s first Avance-class vessel begins maiden commercial voyage

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An aerial drone view of the ship Grande Costa D’Avorio as fire fighting continued at Port Newark, N.J., July 8, 2023. Coast Guard video image.

NTSB plans hearing on probable cause of fatal July 2023 Newark ship fire

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Crew of the TX-10,00. Xenos Marine photo

Largest heavy-duty vessel ever built in the U.S. christened in Galveston

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The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. (SLSMC), St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, officially launched its 67th navigation season on Tuesday. Chamber of Marine Commerce photo

A new season begins: St. Lawrence Seaway opens for 2025

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The Navajo class provides ocean-going tug, salvage, and rescue capabilities to support fleet operations. All images belong to Austal USA.

Austal USA christens first towing, salvage and rescue ship

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Increased port fees will curb China’s unfair maritime trade practices and the use of Chinese-built ships, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's office. Kirk Moore photo

Will imposing port fees on Chinese-built vessels cause global shipping chaos?

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The containership Dali with portions of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge across its forward deck on March 28, 2024. NTSB photo.

NTSB says 68 U.S. bridges should be assessed for risk of allision collapse

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Crowley's 900' LNG carrier American Energy will make regular fuel deliveries to Puerto Rico to help meet the island's enery needs. Crowley photo.

Crowley deploys newly reflagged LNG carrier to serve Puerto Rico

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SD-2022 is one of two Saildrone Voyager USVs launched in St. Petersburg, Fla., for the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative. Saildrone photo.

Saildrone launches Florida mapping mission

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