The maritime industry has witnessed a steady rise in the number of near-port and in-port vessel collisions. The number of collisions has climbed from 2,000 vessels in 2011 to nearly 4,000 in 2017.

Before the cargo ship Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, crew members sent out a mayday signal, allowing first responders on the ground to block traffic from the bridge.

TAMPA, Fla. — Have you ever taken a boat out in Tampa Bay, looked down, and seen the sand bed at the bottom? If you didn’t know, the bay is relatively shallow, with an average depth of 11 feet. And if ...

The sun shines overhead, and because it's still early, the heat and humidity haven't reached their usually unbearable July levels. It looks to be a day of good weather and calm seas, and Scott ...

A Norwegian cruise ship sailing in the North Sea on Thursday lost its ability to navigate after it was hit by a rogue wave during a storm. The MS Maud was en route to Tilbury, England, from Florø, ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Amid the breathtaking beauty of Tampa Bay, there is a constant current of change for the Tampa Bay harbor pilots. In an ocean that can turn from peaceful to perilous, the pilots are ...

As summer vacations begin, millions of families board cruise ships in Florida, New York, Texas, Boston, Washington state and California to set sail for the Caribbean, Europe or Alaska. For many, it’s ...

WHY IT RATES: Atlas' newest expedition ship offers the best of luxury small-ship cruising and expedition cruising, set to visit the incredible destinations of Greece, Egypt, South America and ...

The Ocean Navigator is the former Victory II. Photo Credit: American Queen Voyages American Queen Voyages has relaunched the Ocean Navigator coastal cruising ship (the former Victory II) after more ...

Passengers getting off the Crystal Serenity at Pier B in Key West were greeted with signs welcoming them back to the island. But not all locals are pleased with the return of big ships. On a sunny ...