Latest "merchant vessel" stories

Why Trump is trying to help sailors become merchant mariners

The president's executive order comes amid fears that the United States won't be able to muster enough qualified merchant mariners to sustain combat operations abroad.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Poll: Homicide charges for skippers — What do you think?

If convicted, the commanding officers could spend years in the brig.

By Military Times staff

5 years ago