A catastrophic engine failure aboard the towing vessel Johnny M led to a serious fire that caused $3 million in damage, highlighting critical safety vulnerabilities in marine fire protection systems….
https://gcaptain.com/design-flaw-leads-to-3-million-fire-on-tennessee-river-towing-vessel/
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that wake effects from passing ships led to a barge strike at New Orleans’ Algiers Lock, resulting in $2 million in damage. On…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the majority of California’s waiver requests for its controversial Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) rule, marking a significant shift in maritime emissions regulations despite…
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a collision between the tug Patrick J. Studdert and the Liberian-flagged Clara B near mile marker 122 on the Lower Mississippi River on Sunday….
https://gcaptain.com/five-rescued-after-tug-collides-with-bulk-carrier-on-lower-mississippi-river/
The iconic 65-foot replica tugboat Theodore TOO, beloved by Canadians and fans of the classic CBC series Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk at Ontario Shipyards in Port Weller. According to owner…
https://gcaptain.com/canadas-iconic-tugboat-theodore-too-partially-sinks-at-shipyard/
Damen Shipyards Group and SAFEEN Group, a division of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, have set a new Guinness World Records title for the Most Powerful Electric Tugboat….
https://gcaptain.com/electric-tug-achieves-guinness-world-record/
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1122, a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing maritime safety and port efficiency in the state. The bill, which passed almost unanimously…
https://gcaptain.com/california-governor-vetoes-maritime-safety-bill-sparking-industry-concern/
Amogy, a pioneer in ammonia-to-power solutions, has successfully demonstrated the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel. The NH3 Kraken, a retrofitted 1957 tugboat, completed its maiden voyage on a tributary…
https://gcaptain.com/worlds-first-ammonia-powered-vessel-completes-maiden-voyage/
California’s maritime industry is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 1122 into law, citing crucial safety and operational benefits for the state’s ports and mariners. The bill,…
https://gcaptain.com/california-maritime-safety-bill-awaits-governors-signature/
Svitzer, a global leader in towage services, has announced a groundbreaking contract with Turkish shipyard Uzmar to construct the world’s first battery-methanol tug. The innovative vessel, designed for operations in…
https://gcaptain.com/svitzer-orders-worlds-first-battery-methanol-tug/