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June 14, 2022
Kim Ochs
Sleepless in St. Louis

The NTSB probe also determined that fatigue almost certainly played a role in the…

Sleepless in St. Louis
November 22, 2021
Kim Ochs
Who Needs the Jones Act?

Whoever could have predicted that a federal law enacted in 1920 would be…

Who Needs the Jones Act?
October 7, 2021
Kim Ochs
Thank You Seafarers!

Around the world, there are over 1.6 million seafarers manning approximately 50,000…

Thank You Seafarers!
August 24, 2021
Kim Ochs
Batten Down the Hatches!

Short staffed and overworked crews—stranded on extended shifts during the pandemic—seem reason enough to…

Batten Down the Hatches!
July 6, 2021
Kim Ochs
A Moment of Chaos, A Lifetime of Grief

In the case of a maritime incident gone viral, some of the world’s best and most experienced mariners…

A Moment of Chaos, A Lifetime of Grief
Kim Ochs
May 22, 2019

MOPS Salutes America's Mariners

Kim Ochs
May 22, 2019
MOPS Salutes America's Mariners

“National Maritime Day, a day we honor all United States professional mariners for…”

Tagged: National Maritime Day, Merchant Marines, professional mariners, docking pilots, river pilots, tankerman, marine captains

Kim Ochs
May 16, 2019

Moments in Time

Kim Ochs
May 16, 2019
Moments in Time

“Watch how MOPS insureds work their magic, both professionally and photographically…”

Kim Ochs
May 6, 2019

Up In Smoke

Kim Ochs
May 6, 2019
Up In Smoke

“The USCG has issued a bulletin emphasizing that the use of marijuana...”

Tagged: USCG, USCG Bulletin, Marijuana, CBD, cannabidiol, USCG License, Marine License

Kim Ochs
April 8, 2019

Chutes and Ladders

Kim Ochs
April 8, 2019
Chutes and Ladders

“The USCG recently issued two Marine Safety Alerts in an effort to…”

Tagged: USCG, towboat, USCG Alert, Marine Accident

Kim Ochs
March 6, 2019

15 Years Since the Sinking of the Bow Mariner…

Kim Ochs
March 6, 2019
15 Years Since the Sinking of the Bow Mariner…

“Fifteen years ago the Bow Mariner caught fire and sustained…”

Tagged: Bow Mariner, USCG, Vessel Explosions, SQEMS, Lugen Ortilano, Chemical Tanker, oil tanker, MTBE, immersion suits

Kim Ochs
February 20, 2019

Distraction Makes It to the NTSB's Top 10 List

Kim Ochs
February 20, 2019
Distraction Makes It to the NTSB's Top 10 List

“NTSB's places "Eliminate Distractions" in the top ten of its Most Wanted...”

Tagged: Distractions Underway, texting, NTSB, Most Wanted Transportation Safety Improvments

Kim Ochs
December 14, 2018

Autonomous Ferry Visits 3 Ports Successfully With No Human Intervention

Kim Ochs
December 14, 2018
Autonomous Ferry Visits 3 Ports Successfully With No Human Intervention

“Ferry Folgefonn visited three different ports in a fully autonomous operation without…”

Tagged: gCaptain, Marine License Insurance, MOPS, Autonomous Ships

Kim Ochs
November 8, 2018

Alumnus Jack Buono Named New USMMA Superintendent

Kim Ochs
November 8, 2018
Alumnus Jack Buono Named New USMMA Superintendent

“Alumnus Named New USMMA Superintendent…”

Tagged: USMMA, Merchant Marine Academy, USMMA Graduates, ExxonMobil, SeaRiver Maritime, USCG License

Kim Ochs
September 20, 2018

Advanced Marine Technology...A Double-Edged Benefit?

Kim Ochs
September 20, 2018
Advanced Marine Technology...A Double-Edged Benefit?

“Recently, several legal issues surrounding new technologies have…”

Tagged: Marine Technology, Mariner Liability, maritime technology training

Kim Ochs
August 8, 2018

A Few Good Men…And Women!

Kim Ochs
August 8, 2018
A Few Good Men…And Women!

“All-female crews are no longer a rarity on…”

Tagged: female captains, maritime women, all female crews, Long Island Ferries, Fire Island Ferries, Davis Park Ferry, Seville Ferry, North Ferry

Kim Ochs
July 12, 2018

Cell Phone Distractions Affect Mariners Too

Kim Ochs
July 12, 2018
Cell Phone Distractions Affect Mariners Too

“The fatal attraction of cellphone use while underway…”

Tagged: Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, Distractions Underway, Marine Accident

Kim Ochs
June 18, 2018

Fatigue Takes The Wheel Again…And Again

Kim Ochs
June 18, 2018
Fatigue Takes The Wheel Again…And Again

“The latest findings by Canadian safety officials further underline the need to effectively and reliably manage the risk of …”

Tagged: Fatigue, Marine Accident, maritime

Dave Delaney
June 9, 2018

Crazy Video of 2016 Tanker Fire on Houston Ship Channel

Dave Delaney
June 9, 2018
Crazy Video of 2016 Tanker Fire on Houston Ship Channel

“The video you see is approximately 80,000 gallons of marine gas oil up in flames….”

Tagged: Tanker, Fire, Houston

Dave Delaney
May 22, 2018

MOPS Proudly Honors America's Mariners

Dave Delaney
May 22, 2018
MOPS Proudly Honors America's Mariners

“Today, on National Maritime Day, we honor the critical role the United States Merchant Marine plays in facilitating America’s economic growth and supporting our national security…”

Tagged: National Maritime Day

Dave Delaney
February 22, 2018

Coast Guard Has 7th Medevac of Winter Fishing Season

Dave Delaney
February 22, 2018
Coast Guard Has 7th Medevac of Winter Fishing Season

"The rescue marked the Coast Guard's 7th medevac of the winter fishing season..."

Tagged: Coast Guard, Medevac, Alaska

Dave Delaney
November 19, 2017

Japanese Tugboat Crashes into U.S. Destroyer

Dave Delaney
November 19, 2017
Japanese Tugboat Crashes into U.S. Destroyer

It's the fifth crash this year for the Navy's 7th Fleet.... 

Tagged: Navy, Crash, Navy 7th Fleet

Kim Ochs
September 30, 2017

Hawaii Wants to Triple Commercial Marine License Fees

Kim Ochs
September 30, 2017
Hawaii Wants to Triple Commercial Marine License Fees

"Commercial license fees haven’t increased in nearly 20 years, so we’re updating the fee schedule to reflect our current needs...." 

Tagged: License Fees, Hawaii

Dave Delaney
September 11, 2017

Staff of Icebreaker Ship in Port of Tampa Monitoring Irma

Dave Delaney
September 11, 2017
Staff of Icebreaker Ship in Port of Tampa Monitoring Irma

The staff on this icebreaker ship in Port Tampa Bay are monitoring Irma closely... 

Tagged: Hurricane Irma

Dave Delaney
August 28, 2017

Harvey Update - Ship Breaks from Dock and Sinks Tugboat - Port of Corpus Christi Still Closed

Dave Delaney
August 28, 2017
Harvey Update - Ship Breaks from Dock and Sinks Tugboat - Port of Corpus Christi Still Closed

The Port of Corpus Christi remains closed. It can’t reopen until the Army Corps of Engineers inspects it and the beached ship is removed, and that’s not happening any time soon.

Tagged: Hurricane Harvey, Tugboat, Coast Guard

Guest User
August 24, 2017

Economic Contribution of the US Tugboat, Towboat, and Barge Industry

Guest User
August 24, 2017
Economic Contribution of the US Tugboat, Towboat, and Barge Industry

The US tugboat, towboat, and barge industry 1) Generated revenues of $15.9 billion, 2) Directly employed 50,480 workers, 3) Paid out $4.7 billion in compensation (including wages and salaries and benefits), an average of $93,835 per worker.... 

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Nov 22, 2021

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Thank You Seafarers!
Oct 7, 2021
Thank You Seafarers!
Oct 7, 2021

Around the world, there are over 1.6 million seafarers manning approximately 50,000…

Oct 7, 2021
Batten Down the Hatches!
Aug 24, 2021
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Aug 24, 2021

Short staffed and overworked crews—stranded on extended shifts during the pandemic—seem reason enough to…

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A Moment of Chaos, A Lifetime of Grief
Jul 6, 2021
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Jul 6, 2021

In the case of a maritime incident gone viral, some of the world’s best and most experienced mariners…

Jul 6, 2021
Stand By Me
May 13, 2021
Stand By Me
May 13, 2021

When a maritime casualty occurs, the vessel owner’s counsel may work to defend the involved captain, but...

May 13, 2021
Fatigue Barges in on Another Incident
Apr 9, 2021
Fatigue Barges in on Another Incident
Apr 9, 2021

Recently, while under tow by the towing vessel Island Chief, an unmanned barge crashed into…

Apr 9, 2021
Pandemic Stress Weighs on Mariners
Mar 1, 2021
Pandemic Stress Weighs on Mariners
Mar 1, 2021

Professional mariners are exposed to a number of stressors due to their…

Mar 1, 2021
Mask-Wearing Now Required for All Passenger Vessels
Feb 2, 2021
Mask-Wearing Now Required for All Passenger Vessels
Feb 2, 2021

The CDC has issued an Order that requires all persons to wear face masks when…

Feb 2, 2021
USCG Warns Mariners Against Disabling AIS
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USCG Warns Mariners Against Disabling AIS
Jan 25, 2021

The USCG has issued a warning to mariners to not disable their vessel's Automated Identification System (AIS) due to the…

Jan 25, 2021

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