U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Shipbuilding Industry Reaps Benefits from Investment Capital, Workforce Increase, and Navy Yard Activities

Over the past week, U.S. shipbuilding has been marked by new federal workforce funding, private yard expansion plans and high level Navy engagement with industry. The Labor Department unveiled a multimillion-dollar shipbuilding workforce plan, Master Boat Builders unveiled their defense focused facility and Navy leaders toured Bollinger Shipyards to review projects and capacity - these developments represent a coordinated effort to accelerate fleet growth.

Vessel Collision

Two Significant Vessel Collisions Will Impact Global Shipping Industry in Late December

Late December 2025 saw two significant maritime incidents: a tanker collision in Turkey's Sea of Marmara and the grounding of a fishing vessel in California's Kalbajar-Alatepe collision resulting in one vessel running aground, and Sea Dragon II fishing boat being destroyed off Ventura Beach.

Container Ship

One Henry Hudson Returns to Los Angeles Berth; Cargo Discharge Operations Underway Following Container Ship Fire

The ONE Henry Hudson container ship returned to its berth in Los Angeles on 26 November after firefighting efforts contained a fire that started on 21 November. Cargo inspection and discharge are continuing at this time, with salvage crews identifying containers as fire damaged, water damaged, or undamaged.

Container Ship

Container Shipping Facing Severe Safety Challenges as Major Incidents Modify Industry Standards

November 2025 saw two incidents involving container ships; the National Transportation Safety Board released a report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge due to the crew of the Dali boxship, and ONE Henry Hudson facing a severe cargo fire in Port of Los Angeles.

Classification Society

Classification Societies Advance Digital Innovation and Emissions Compliance Standards

Classification societies have markedly increased the level of regulatory and technical updates between November and December 2025, focussing on emission reporting deadlines, lifting appliance requirements and new technology approvals. Among these, the U.S. Coast Guard have published updates to their Alternate Compliance Program, and there are also revisions to SOLAS, among other guidance around lifting equipment.