During early October 2025, the Alabama Port Authority celebrated the completion of the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project, marking the achievement of a 50-foot channel depth that officially makes the Port of Mobile the deepest container terminal in the Gulf of America. Since the 50 ft depth was achieved on October 3, 2025, the Port has...Read More

With the publication of its new “Lifejacket Approval Harmonization” Rule on December 6, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard has updated and streamlined manufacturer approval requirements and follow-up program requirements for lifejackets by incorporating new standards to replace existing legacy standards.   The new Rule becomes effective on January 6, 2025 and the Coast Guard will...Read More