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Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson to Attend Mariners for America Conference 2026 MITAGS is proud to announce that Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC), will attend the upcoming Mariners for America Conference 2026. Military Sealift Command serves as the operational arm of the U.S. Navy responsible for strategic sealift […]
Mariners for America Conference 2026 Advances the White House Maritime Action Plan
On February 13, 2026, the White House released the Maritime Action Plan, outlining a national strategy focused on sealift readiness, maritime workforce development, industrial base resilience, and stronger public-private collaboration. The Mariners for America Conference 2026 directly supports these priorities. As a leading maritime industry conference, the event brings together government agencies, maritime operators, labor […]
One Rung at a Time: Why Pilot Ladder Training Could Save a Life
Every pilot transfer is a leap of faith — literally. With just a few feet of rope, wood, and careful rigging between them and the ocean below, maritime pilots regularly face one of the most dangerous parts of their job before they’ve even set foot on a vessel. Unfortunately, the risks aren’t just theoretical. Despite […]