The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) needs to take action to help address workforce challenges.MARAD has about 800 employees, but the agency is facing staff turnover, high numbers of…
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Seaspan Invests $2.5 Million in Indigenous Shipbuilding Training
Seaspan has made a $2.5 million investment to create new skills training and apprenticeship opportunities for Indigenous People in Greater Vancouver.The five-year funding program is a continuation of a longstanding partnership with the non-profit…
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Mega Machines & Manson Construction
In this episode of Maritime Matters:Manson Construction is a U.S. Jones Act dredging and marine construction firm, founded in 1905 and family owned until converting to an employee-owned company in 2012. Fred Paup, Chairman of the Board, EVP…
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Navigating the Stormy Seas of U.S. Offshore Wind
Companies that once committed to investing in U.S. offshore wind infrastructure and supply chains are now scrapping their plans as the industry experiences significant challenges. These setbacks stem from project delays, soaring costs, and the…
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Patrolling the Baltic, Estonian Navy is Prepared to Stop Vessels
Estonia's navy is prepared to act against vessels that pose a danger to Baltic Sea infrastructure even if they are in international waters, a senior official patrolling the busy Gulf of Finland shipping lane said.The Baltic Sea region is on…
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SGS Completes In-Water Thruster Install, Rudder Bushing Replacement
Subsea Global Solutions has executed a complex in-water thruster installation and rudder bushing replacement, eliminating the need for drydocking.Initially planned for drydock, the repairs were expedited in water when drydocking availability did not al...
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Golar Sells LNGC Golar Arctic, Exits LNG Shipping Sector
Golar LNG Limited sold the 2003 built steam turbine LNG carrier, Golar Arctic for $24 million before transaction-related expenses, wit the transaction expected to close, and the vessel is to be handed over to its new owner within Q1 2025. Following the...
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Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics
Kraken Robotics Inc. announced the passing of founder and former CEO, Karl Kenny on February 11, 2025, at the age of 64. Karl founded Kraken in 2012 and was instrumental in building the company into a leading player in subsea robotics over his 10-year ...
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Stena Line Urged to Stop Transporting Unweaned Calves
Ethical Farming Ireland has followed up a July 2024 open letter to Stena Line CEO Niclas Martensson with another signed by 18 NGOs across Europe asking the company to stop the export of unweaned calves from Ireland on its vessels.Every year…
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Cross-Industry Collaboration Aims for Seafarer Certification App
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation, have agreed to explore the integration of seafarer certification...
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