Rhine river water levels critical, ships stopping

Shipping companies prepared to halt the transport of goods on the Rhine as water levels in Germany's biggest river neared a critically low point Saturday

Vessels not complying with whale protection slow orders

72 percent exceeding speed limits in Cabot Strait, a North Atlantic right whale migration zone

Cargo ship crews denied shore leave for longer periods

Canadian crews aboard most Canadian-flagged cargo vessels can be restricted to their vessels for up to three months at a time

Federal government funding shore power for ports

Plans to spend up to $27.2 million