Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of ...

If you don’t know what the U.S. Merchant Marine does, you should. Although not part of the military, this civilian organization is responsible for a fleet of U.S.-registered commercial ships that ...

What was it like to sail unarmed into a war zone during World War II? A special program aboard the Battleship North Carolina ...

While Congress considers legislation to restore America’s Merchant Marine, the Maritime Administration can act within its authority to revive the U.S. Maritime Service (USMS). This would provide a low ...

The U.S. Coast Guard has extended merchant mariner credentials and medical certificates through January 31, 2026, as the federal government shutdown approaches its fifth week with no resolution in ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — During World War II, millions of men and women answered the call of duty. But thousands of people who were just as brave served alongside them without the same recognition -- ...

Students training for these jobs often complete grueling schedules involving up to 24 credit hours per semester alongside ...

A CGC Active boat crewman untangles the American flag from the cutter's small boat. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by YN3 Wesley K. Heuston) The Coast Guard has launched a new, easier-to-use online system ...

The Transportation Institute (TI), which represents U.S.-flag shipping companies, has named Sara Fuentes its new president. Fuentes previously served as the organization’s vice president for ...

Cadets are using state-of-the-art bridge simulators at City of Glasgow College to train for careers on the world's busiest shipping routes.

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar highlighted the risks faced by Indian merchant mariners, stressing that “Indians are a very large segment of ...