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California Passes Bill to Enhance Maritime Safety and Port Efficiency
California’s legislature has approved Assembly Bill 1122, a significant step towards improving mariner safety and port operations stability on the…
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NTSB Investigation Reveals Hull Deficiencies in Towing Vessel Sinking
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation into the partial sinking of a towing vessel on the…
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Opinion: Safeguarding California’s Mariners and Supply Chain
By Mary McMillan California is a vital contributor to America’s status as a leading maritime nation, and the California State…
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World’s First Commercial Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Launches in Tokyo Bay
INYK and IHI Power Systems, in collaboration ClassNK, have completed the world’s first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial use. The tugboat,…
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Towing Vessel Accident Linked to Pilot Fatigue, NTSB Reports
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that fatigue was the primary cause of a towing vessel accident near…
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NTSB Report Reveals Watertight Integrity Issues Led to Sinking of Towing Vessel
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday that the sinking of the towing vessel Jacqueline A last year…
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NTSB Praises Crew’s Quick Action to Limit Fire Damage to Louisiana Towing Vessel
A ruptured hydraulic hose spraying fuel on a hot engine caused a fire aboard a towing vessel in Louisiana’s Lake…
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California Senate Committee Passes Bill Improving Safety of Harbor Vessel Emissions Regulation
The California Senate Transportation Committee has unanimously passed AB 1122, a bill ensuring the California Air Resources Board (CARB) cannot…
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Barge Tow Hits Mooring on Ohio River During High Water Conditions: NTSB Report
A barge tow pilot failed to adjust for an intense outdraft current, leading to a collision on the Ohio River…
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Electric Tug Fleet Launches at Port of Vancouver
SAAM Towage, in collaboration with a consortium of public and private sector partners, has unveiled the first 100% electric, zero-emission…
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