August 22, 2025 The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) laid out its top priorities for the upcoming surface transportation bill in response to a request from the Department of… Read More
National Maritime Center
Washington, D.C.—The Department of Defense (DOD) announced it is renewing the charter of the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB), which provides the defense secretary and Congress with independent advice… Read More
One year ago, the U.S. Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 06-23, titled, “Merchant Mariner Credentialing Delays,” in which it stated, “Due to an increase in application volume… Read More
Washington, D.C.—A key Senate committee unanimously advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 that includes 81 feasibility studies and eight new or modified construction projects. Passed… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Mariners will be allowed up to six years to renew their expired merchant mariner credentials (MMC) without taking the complete original examination, according to CG-MMC Policy Letter 01-24. Read More
The first of this month, the U.S. Coast Guard began issuing a new merchant mariner credential (MMC). Gone is the passport-style booklet, fondly referred to as the “red book.”… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden and his administration announced actions to beef up cybersecurity at U.S. ports, provide secure cranes made in America and invest $20 billion over five years… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Biden administration said it “strongly opposes” passage of a House bill targeting its pause on pending applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement… Read More
The Marine Compliance Alliance, an association of inland marine compliance professionals focused on sharing lessons learned and best practices, while also serving as a unified voice on behalf of… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Citing a looming deadline, the conservative Freedom Caucus laid out its demands on backing a stopgap funding measure to avoid a government shutdown. Those demands ruled out… Read More
