White House Taps Naval Analyst Brent Sadler to Lead MARAD
The White House has chosen retired submariner Brent Sadler to lead the U.S. Maritime Administration, according to a Congressional notification.…
U.S. TRANSCOM Wants Authority to Buy 10 Used Cargo Ships
The head of U.S. Transportation Command asked a key Senate panel for the authority to buy 10 more used cargo…
USS Harry S. Truman Pulls into Souda Bay for Repairs After Collision
The aircraft carrier that collided with a merchant tanker off the coast of Egypt pulled into Souda Bay, Greece, for…
GAO Report on Maritime Cargo Security
The following is the Jan. 21, 2025, Government Accountability Office report Maritime Cargo Security: Additional Efforts Needed to Assess the…
New SHIPS Act Legislation Aims to Revamp U.S. Shipbuilding Industry
Lawmakers on Thursday unveiled bipartisan legislation to reform the commercial maritime and shipbuilding sectors so the U.S. can better compete…
Navy Will Sideline 17 Support Vessels to Ease Strain on Civilian Mariners
Military Sealift Command will sideline 17 ships to ease the stress of civilian mariners, MSC’s commander confirmed Thursday.…
Military Family Household Goods, Vehicle Shipments Face Delays Due to East Coast Port Strike
Military families shipping household goods and vehicles to the United States are the group most affected by the longshoremen’s strike…
Legal Struggle Over SS United States Drags On
A federal district judge in Philadelphia ordered the nonprofit organization that owns the SS United States and its landlord to…
The Fate of the ‘Most Famous Ship that Didn’t Sink’ Unclear, Plans for SS United States Stalled
The world’s fastest ocean liner’s days are numbered at the Philadelphia pier where it has been berthed for decades. Whether…
USAID Report on Gaza Pier Operation
The following is the Aug. 27, 2024, USAID Office of the Inspector General repot, USAID’s Gaza Response: External Factors Impaired…
Navy Could Sideline 17 Support Ships Due to Manpower Issues
Military Sealift Command has drafted a plan to remove the crews from 17 Navy support ships due to a lack…