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This page brings civilian mariner coverage together with shipyard-trade stories, not naval strategy. It tracks civilian mariner updates, shipbuilding, and vessel work, with links to source stories and summaries for each headline. For state apprenticeship resources, see our apprenticeship page and learn about training options by state.
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Our summary: A potential strike at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports has been postponed as the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore Union extended their negotiations.
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Our summary: MARAD announced approval of a Texas LNG export port and highlighted that its deepwater port license review was the quickest in over 20 years, while keeping environmental standards unchanged.
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Our summary: A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by limpet mines attached by a small boat, causing an engine fire and temporary loss of propulsion.
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