Marine Log

Sweden’s Candela Technology will next week demonstrate its P-12 foiling electric ferry on the Potomac River, giving Washingtonians a chance to experience the electric vessel flying on its foils and …

Op-Ed: Biofouling—A challenge the industry can’t ignore Written by By Nick Cowley, president of Cathelco The relationship between biofouling management and the maritime industry is a complicated one. Despite the …

Coast Guard military members will get pay during government shutdown Written by Nick Blenkey The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed yesterday that its military service members will receive their mid-month paycheck …

Houston-headquartered Eureka Naval Craft is using this week’s AUSA Week event in Washington, D.C., to unveil the Aircat Bobcat, a 57-foot, ultra high-speed catamaran landing craft designed to move personnel …

This week, IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee is holding an extraordinary session of to consider adoption of the proposed carbon tax on shipping that IMO calls the “Net Zero Framework” …

Jan De Nul orders a new large rock installer George W. Goethals Written by Nick Blenkey With a growing global demand for the protection of subsea cable infrastructure, Luxembourg-headquartered Jan …

Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat, hosted a christening ceremony today for the state-of-the-art floating dry dock Atlas. Measuring 618 x 140 feet, Atlas will play a …

Seatrium reported today that Maersk Offshore Wind (the former Maersk Supply) has canceled the contract for a Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) ordered March 2022 for deployment at the Empire …

In what its says is part of its broader strategy to pursue up to $30 billion in lower-emission investments between 2025 and 2030, ExxonMobil is entering the LNG marine bunkering …

Norway’s Solstad Maritime ASA reports that it has booked multiple new contract awards for several anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) and a construction support vessel (CSV). The combined firm …

Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the White House yesterday by President Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, a team led by Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine …

Swiss-headquartered energy storage specialist Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN) reports that in partnership with Sunrise, Fla.-based Century Ship Services, it has successful installed 4 MWh of Navius MRS-3 marine battery systems …

Cracks in industry support for IMO “Net Zero Framework” carbon tax start to show Written by Nick Blenkey The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee will hold an extraordinary …

Baltic operator Wallenius SOL has transitioned two of its five vessels, Baltic Enabler and Botnia Enabler, from LNG to liquefied biogas (LBG), also known as bio LNG. The switch has …

Port of Long Beach gets $20M for Pier Wind development Written by Nick Blenkey The California Energy Commission has awarded the Port of Long Beach $20 million to fund the …

Op-Ed: Government shutdown—The cost of congressional inaction Written by By Tracy Zea, President & CEO, Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) Niels Bohr, the Danish theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize …

ABB tech will be used in SwitcH2 green ammonia production floater Written by Nick Blenkey ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with Rotterdam-headquartered SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation …

The first Everllence TCT turbocharger to be produced under license in Japan – a TCT40 unit — recently rolled off the production line at the Mitsui E&S Co. Ltd. Tamano …

Austal gets USD 100 million in Australian EFA funding for Mobile shipyard expansion Written by Nick Blenkey In a filing yesterday, Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reported the execution of a …

Holland, Michigan-based Ghostworks Marine has been certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop and manufacture zero-emission electric-powered vessels. With this certification, the company is now authorized to …

In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology.

America’s largest provider of dredging services, Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) reports that it has received seven work awards totaling over $130 million. In all cases …

Hanwha picks former PEO Ships Tom Anderson for top new U.S. shipbuilding role Written by Nick Blenkey U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and former Program Executive Officer, Ships, Tom Anderson has …

Oslo-headquartered Integrated Wind Solutions ASA (IWS) reports that its IWS Fleet AS subsidiary has secured a 75-day fixed charter contract for the Commissioning Service Operation Vessel IWS Sunwalker with an …

The Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) has selected a new round of R&D projects for award, as part of the program’s continuing mission to employ …

Seagems, the Brazil-based offshore operator formerly known as Sapura, has renewed and expanded its expanded lifecycle agreement with Wärtsilä to cover its fleet of offshore support vessels. Aiming to enhance …

Palatka, Fla.-based St. Johns Ship Building reports that it has been awarded a new contract by Johnson Bros. Corporation covering the construction of three 140 x 40 x 8 foot …

HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Roger Kelly has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. He succeeds Matt Mulherin Jr., who has …

J.F. Brennan Co. christened its newest barge, the Michael Turner, on September 20 in honor of a late superintendent whose leadership and spirit left a lasting mark on the marine …

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has announced the approval of a $20 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the redevelopment of the historic Jeffboat shipyard waterfront. Jeffboat …

DOF Group ASA reports that it has received several project awards in the North America region. The awards will utilize vessels already in the region, securing more than 300 days …

During the recent GasTech event in Milan, Everllence, signed an MOU with ABB and OceanWings aimed at jointly develop an optimized sustainable propulsion concept. It builds upon Everllence’s and ABB’s …

Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025 Written by Heather Ervin Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to …

Maritime Partners acquires tank barge builder West Gulf Marine Written by Nick Blenkey Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners LLC, the largest lessor of marine equipment in the United States, has …

Brunvoll to supply complete propulsion and maneuvering solutions for two new CSOVs Written by Nick Blenkey The two CSOVs (commissioning service operation vessels), ordered at Vard in July by a …

he U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21), the service’s newest commissioned icebreaker, arrived in Seattle Friday after completing its 112-day inaugural patrol. The vessel is the former Edison Chouest …

Colonna’s Shipyard to invest $70M to acquire new fourth dry dock Written by Nick Blenkey Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. (CSI), the oldest continuously operating family-owned shipyard in the United States, is …

Spanish ferry operator Baleària has started operating three of its vessels only on bio-LNG (biomethane). It is now using the renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry …

Moran Towing Corporation reports that it has acquired Bisso Towboat Co., Inc, as a long-term investment in the ongoing growth of New Orleans and the lower Mississippi River region. Founded …

The Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Association (IRPT) has elected Lucy Fletcher of AGRIServices of Brunswick in Missouri as its new president, marking a leadership transition the group says reflects …

The Port of Los Angeles is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of Pier 500, a proposed new stand-alone marine container terminal along the Pier 400 …

Birdon America has officially launched its inaugural apprenticeship cohort, marking a major milestone in its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled maritime tradespeople to support both U.S. defense …

Manitowoc, Wis.-based shipbuilder Burger Boat Company has made a leadership team transition that sees Nick Siler become president and CEO, succeeding Jim Rufulo, who becomes chairman of the company after …

Boluda in $640M acquisition of Boskalis’s Australia and Papua New Guinea towage biz Written by Nick Blenkey Boluda Towage has been on the acquisition trail again, buying Royal Boskalis BV’s …

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is retrofitting around 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet to improve fuel efficiency and cargo-carrying capacity and decrease both costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The …

Chevron is reintroduing its Clarity line of premium ashless hydraulic oils, featuring Clarity EliteSyn AW and Clarity AW. It says that the refreshed product family highlights the company’s commitment to …

FERRIES 2025 to feature tour of New York’s first hybrid-electric public ferry Written by Heather Ervin Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New …

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to move forward with the acquisition of the new waterways commerce cutter (WCC) class that will replace the legacy fleet of inland tenders and …

North Vancouver, B.C.-based Seaspan Shipyards has inked a contract with Newfoundland-based Genoa Design International (Genoa) to continue providing design expertise on the Canadian Coast Guard’s new heavy polar icebreaker. Under …

Looking beyond steel, Fincantieri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fiumicino, Italy-based Aeronautical Service Srl, a composite-materials company that specializes in customizing advanced solutions for extreme tasks. In …