The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards the continued operation of the MTS to ensure our domestic supply chain continues uninterrupted. The regulations outlined throughout ... Read More

Fun fact : USS Mercy and Comfort started life out as commercial oil tankers of the San Clemente class. The San Clemente-class oil tanker is a class of Oil tankers built by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego. The size places them in the category of super tankers. They ... Read More

Carline is a marine company located near Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the Mississippi River at Mile Marker 183. Carline operates 11 push boats and 4 fleets on the Lower Mississippi River which service customers from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. They specialize in safe & timely barge delivery, routine barge ... Read More

Pride of America NCL photo. As President Trump considers providing aid to the travel industry, he should factor in that only one cruise ship deserves aid from American tax payers. The only cruise ship in the world flagged with the American flag is the "Pride of America". The cruise ship industry's ... Read More

  Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., announced Tuesday that his bill, the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act passed out of Congress. “Throughout the Second World War, our armed forces relied on the Merchant Marine to ferry supplies, cargo and personnel into both theaters of operation, and they paid ... Read More

(Halter Supply Vessel 1980 ) boatjobsonly.com 2-26-2020 ~ ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc., is expanding in Pascagoula. The project is a $10 million corporate investment for the ship maintenance and repair company. It will create 100 jobs.

(USS Samuel Gompers AD-37) The US Navy currently has close to 9000 unfilled positions in the fleet.  This year the Navy is requesting $33.9 billion in funding for personnel next year, that's $2.1 billion more than the service requested this year. All enlisted sailors on active duty (and in any branch ... Read More

The following is a USCG advisory. 02-03-2020 WASHINGTON DC ) — This marine safety advisory is to ensure that mariners, marine employers, and sponsoring organizations are aware that some products marketed as hemp or cannabidiol (CBD) may contain enough tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cause a positive drug test. In accordance with 46 CFR ... Read More

Check this amazing video out. Then keep in mind only 80 something ships are US flagged ships. It's clear the US Merchant fleet is in dire straits. America use to rule the seven seas. What happened MARAD? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtffmxJmehs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtffmxJmehs