Working in Restricted Visibility: Collision Risk Management in the New Bedford Fleet
Introduction: Fog as a Defining Operational Risk Restricted visibility is not an occasional inconvenience for New Bedford vessels-it is a…
Dockside to Deep Sea: Preparing New Bedford Vessels for Coast Guard Exams and Insurance Surveys
Introduction: Inspections as a Constant in Offshore Fishing Commercial fishing vessels operating out of New Bedford regularly venture beyond three…
After the Near Miss: How Incident Reviews Strengthen New Bedford’s Fishing Fleet
Introduction: Why Near Misses Matter in Commercial Fishing Commercial fishing out of New Bedford operates at an unforgiving pace. Crews…
Why Condition Is Overtaking Age in Working Boat Valuations
Introduction: A Shift in How Working Boats Are Valued For decades, the age of a vessel was one of the…
When Inspections Affect Value: How Deficiencies Impact Financing and Resale
Introduction: Inspections as a Financial Trigger, Not Just a Regulatory Event Vessel inspections are often viewed narrowly as regulatory hurdles-events…
How Subchapter M Compliance Impacts Tug and Towboat Valuations
Introduction: Why Subchapter M Now Directly Affects Vessel Value Subchapter M fundamentally changed how tug and towboat operations are regulated…
Why the Same Deficiencies Keep Appearing in Marine Inspections
Introduction: Why Inspection Deficiencies Keep Repeating Across commercial vessels of all types-tugs, passenger vessels, fishing boats, and workboats-marine inspections continue…
Radar Isn’t a Lookout: Why Restricted-Visibility Incidents Keep Happening
Introduction: Why Restricted-Visibility Incidents Keep Happening Collisions and allisions in fog, rain, and other restricted-visibility conditions continue to occur across…
Cargo Lost at Sea: What Container Casualties Reveal About Heavy-Weather Readiness
Introduction: The Rising Risk of Container Losses at Sea Container losses at sea continue to make headlines, often following severe…
Mastering Subchapter M: A Practical Guide for Tug Compliance
Introduction to Subchapter M and Its Purpose Subchapter M represents one of the most significant regulatory changes in the history…
The Art and Science of Working Boat Valuation: Ensuring Your Fleet’s Competitive Edge
Introduction Understanding the true value of a working vessel is both a technical discipline and a strategic business skill. In…
Technology and Sub M Compliance: Tools and Innovations
Introduction: Why Technology Matters in Subchapter M Compliance Subchapter M reshaped the regulatory landscape for commercial towing vessels, raising expectations…