Category: shipyard
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MacGregor solutions selected for BC Ferries’ NMV quartet
MacGregor solutions selected for BC Ferries’ NMV quartet MacGregor is to supply cargo access solutions and deck machinery for the four new all-electric-ready hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger/car ferries that will replace four end-of-life vessels, under BC Ferries’ New Major Vessel (NMV) program. Designed in collaboration with Norway’s LMG Marin to be able to carry up to…
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February 2026
February 2026 From harbor assist to inland operations, this issue dives into the tug, towboat and dredging markets, exploring innovation, fleet investments and the realities of working vessels. The post February 2026 appeared first on Marine Log. Heather Ervin Go to marinelog
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CSM Energy takes delivery of newbuild PSV
CSM Energy takes delivery of newbuild PSV Cyprus-headquartered CSM Group member CSM Energy reports that it has taken delivery of its first managed newbuild PSV. Named CL SPEC Lisa, the vessel is the first large PSV in the SPEC SPP40 series and was built for Sinopacific Engineering & Contracting (SPEC) at Chinese shipyard Nantong Rainbow…
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Trump signs $35M for Small Shipyard Grants in 2026
Trump signs $35M for Small Shipyard Grants in 2026 The Small Shipyard Grant Coalition recently announced that the federal government has been fully funded for fiscal year 2026 following President Trump’s signing of the FY26 federal funding package, including $35 million for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funding triggers a statutory…
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Tidal Transit takes delivery of new WindFlex-27 CTV Emelia Jane
Tidal Transit takes delivery of new WindFlex-27 CTV Emelia Jane U.K.-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) specialist Tidal Transit has unveiled the latest addition to its growing fleet of purpose-build crew transfer vessels (CTVs). Christened Emelia Jane in a ceremony at Penguin International’s shipyard in Singapore, the new 24-passenger CTV is the latest WindFlex-27…
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Wilson Sons names WS Halcyon, first of three powerful class 2312 tugboats
Wilson Sons names WS Halcyon, first of three powerful class 2312 tugboats Brazil’s Wilson Sons held a christeninhg ceremony for the tugboat WS Halcyon in Rio Janeiro this Thursday, Jan 29. Built at the company’s shipyard in Guarujá (São Paulo), WS Halcyon is the first of a new series of three high-powered tugs. WS Halcyon…
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Stena RoRo says its new next-gen C-Flexers are future-proofed
Stena RoRo says its new next-gen C-Flexers are future-proofed Stena RoRo has placed an order for a new generation of C-Flexer type RO/RO vessels. Developed in close cooperation with Italian design company NAOS Ship and Boat Design, the new C-Flexer design offers a high degree of flexibility, enabling Stena RoRo to provide customers with vessels…
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Fincantieri launches advanced hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale
Fincantieri launches advanced hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale The Italian Navy’s new major hydro-oceanographic ship (N.I.O.M.—Nave Idro-Oceanografica Maggiore), Quirinale, was launched in a ceremony today at Fincantieri’s Riva Trigoso shipyard in the Genoa region. Designed for scientific mapping and monitoring activities, Quirinale will support the initiatives of the Italian Hydrographic Institute, strengthening the country’s maritime research and…
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VIDEO: Vard delivers fifth Norwind Offshore CSOV ahead of schedule
VIDEO: Vard delivers fifth Norwind Offshore CSOV ahead of schedule Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard reports that its Vard Søviknes shipyard has delivered NB 982, a new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) built for Norwind Offshore and Navigare Capital, ahead of schedule Navigare and Norwind exercise Vard 4 19 CSOV option As we reported at the…
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Austal USA christens USNS Lansing, the final EPF
Austal USA christens USNS Lansing, the final EPF The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship — the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) — was christened April 10 at Austal USA’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard. The christening marked a major milestone in the Spearhead-class EPF program, which has delivered vital high-speed, shallow-draft transport capability to the…
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BC Ferries selects ABB tech for its New Major Vessels
BC Ferries selects ABB tech for its New Major Vessels ABB has been selected to supply a complete package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger and car ferries that will replace four end-of-life vessels, under BC Ferries’ New Major Vessel (NMV) program. BC Ferries moves ahead on plan to…
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Op-Ed: Contractors asked for a different conversation—so the industry built one
Op-Ed: Contractors asked for a different conversation—so the industry built one The maritime coatings industry is facing pressures that can no longer be addressed in isolation. Shipyards are operating under tighter schedules. Fleets are aging. Performance expectations for corrosion control continue to rise. At the same time, contractors are navigating workforce shortages that directly affect…
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New Polish Navy rescue vessel will have full Schottel propulsion package
New Polish Navy rescue vessel will have full Schottel propulsion package The new Polish Navy rescue vessel Ratownik, currently under construction at the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna shipyard in Gdansk, will be equipped with a comprehensive propulsion package supplied by Schottel. Designed to replace the Polish Navy’s existing rescue units, the ship will significantly enhance submarine…
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Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime 2025: The full interviews
Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime 2025: The full interviews As the maritime industry continues to expand, innovate, and welcome a more diverse workforce, we’re proud to present our 2025 list of Top Women in Maritime—now in its sixth year of celebrating the leaders shaping the future of our industry. This year’s honorees represent a…
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Maryland pilots take delivery of new Baltimore-class launch
Maryland pilots take delivery of new Baltimore-class launch The Association of Maryland Pilots has received a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Named Federal Hill, the high-speed vessel is a sistership to the pilotage association’s first Baltimore-class launch, delivered by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard four years ago. With a length overall of 48.5…
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Op-Ed: Saving shipyards from the “cliff-edge” with AI
Op-Ed: Saving shipyards from the “cliff-edge” with AI The global shipyard sector is facing a skills time bomb. In the U.S. alone the average age of the nation’s 146,500 strong shipyard workforce is 55. This aging workforce challenge is further compounded by rising shipyard demand which is expected to more than double in the U.S.…
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Op-Ed: Why digital work instructions are critical for the future of shipbuilding
Op-Ed: Why digital work instructions are critical for the future of shipbuilding The shipbuilding industry is navigating a period of profound change, driven by a generational workforce evolution and intense pressure to optimize operational efficiency. For decades, shipyards have built and maintained complex vessels using traditional 2D drawings and tribal knowledge. While proven, this methodology…
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Derecktor to build new Chartwell-designed research vessel for SoundWaters
Derecktor to build new Chartwell-designed research vessel for SoundWaters Mamaroneck, N.Y.-based Derecktor Shipyards reports that it has reached and agreement to build a new vessel for SoundWaters, a Stamford, Conn., nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and Long Island Sound stewardship. Designed in collaboration with Chartwell Marine, the new purpose-built research and education vessel will expand…
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Navy cancels four Constellation-class frigates
Navy cancels four Constellation-class frigates The U.S. Navy has canceled the next four planned Constellation-class guided-missile frigates as the service reevaluates its fleet composition and acquisition strategy, according to multiple public reports and Navy budget documents. The move won’t impact the first two ships in the class, Constellation (FFG-62) and Congress (FFG-63), which are under…
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MacGregor to deliver new 165-tonne AHC crane for CSOV
MacGregor to deliver new 165-tonne AHC crane for CSOV MacGregor has secured a contract to deliver a newly developed high-performance lightweight 165-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane to Hong Hua Yard in China. The vessel owner is Atlantic Navigation. Equipment delivery is scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2027, with an option included…
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Orange orders two advanced cable maintenance ships
Orange orders two advanced cable maintenance ships French telecom giant Orange S.A. reports that its submarine cable subsidiary Orange Marine has ordered two new cable maintenance ships to strengthen the resilience of submarine cable networks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. To be built at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard, the 100-meter long ships will…
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Op-Ed: Identity Is the cybersecurity perimeter in maritime operations
Op-Ed: Identity Is the cybersecurity perimeter in maritime operations By Bill Moore, CEO, Xona The maritime sector is now a front line in cybersecurity conflict. Nation-state actors are targeting vessels, ports, and shipyards, not just to steal data, but to disrupt operations and gain strategic advantage. As connectivity expands across navigation, propulsion, and cargo systems,…
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New Abu Dhabi ferry duo Jazirat Dalma and Al Dhanna enter service
New Abu Dhabi ferry duo Jazirat Dalma and Al Dhanna enter service Two new aluminum high-speed RoPax ferries, Jazirat Dalma and Al Dhannah. designed by Incat Crowther for Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Center (ITC) have successfully completed sea trials and are now operating on a 42-kilometer route between Dalma Island and Jebel Dhannah on the…
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Stena RoRo signs LOI for up to six of its new C-Flexers
Stena RoRo signs LOI for up to six of its new C-Flexers Stena RoRo AB has signed a Letter of Intent with the China Merchant Industries Weihai shipyard for two C-Flexer RO/RO cargo ships with a capacity of 3,000-4,700 lane meters. The LOI includes two two-ship options and Stena RoRo calls it a strategic investment…
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Smart Air selected for KNOT shuttle tanker
Smart Air selected for KNOT shuttle tanker Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) has contracted Oslo-headquartered TMC Compressors to supply what TMC says is “probably the global maritime market’s most energy efficient marine compressed air system,” featuring its Smart Air compressors. The system will be installed in a 154,000 dwt DP2 Suezmaxshuttle tanker that…
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Austal gets USD 100 million in Australian EFA funding for Mobile shipyard expansion
Austal gets USD 100 million in Australian EFA funding for Mobile shipyard expansion In a filing yesterday, Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reported the execution of a loan agreement forUSD 100 million in funding from Export Finance Australia (EFA), the Australian Government’s exportcredit agency, to enhance the construction of vessels for the U.S. Navy and U.S.…
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October 2025
October 2025 In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology. The post October 2025 appeared first on Marine Log. Heather Ervin Go to marinelog
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Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025
Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025 Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference, taking place November 4–5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson across from Lower Manhattan. With a background in naval architecture and…
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FERRIES 2025 to feature tour of New York’s first hybrid-electric public ferry
FERRIES 2025 to feature tour of New York’s first hybrid-electric public ferry Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day event. Tour spots are limited. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group…
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Q&A: Angela Dyer McVeay on shaping maritime’s workforce
Q&A: Angela Dyer McVeay on shaping maritime’s workforce As MK Industries—a staffing agency specializing in skilled labor for marine, industrial, and other sectors—celebrates its 30th anniversary, President and CFO Angela Dyer McVeay reflects on the company’s journey from supporting major shipbuilders to tackling high-profile international projects. In this Q&A, she discusses the milestones that shaped…
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Ten giant Vale ore carriers to be powered by Everllence ME-LGIM methanol engines
Ten giant Vale ore carriers to be powered by Everllence ME-LGIM methanol engines Ten 325,000 dwt VLOCs (Very Large Ore Carriers) being built for charter to Brazilian mining giant Vale will be powered by Everllence ME-LGIM engines. The vessels are being built for Chinese shipping companies Shandong Shipping Corp. and Bohai Ocean Shipping Co Ltd.…
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Donjon Marine has a new owner: Tallvine Partners
Donjon Marine has a new owner: Tallvine Partners One of the best-known names in U.S. maritime has a new owner. Hillside, N.J.-headquartered Donjon Marine Co. LLC has been acquired by Miami-based Tallvine Partners, an independent investment advisor focused on value-add middle-market infrastructure opportunities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tallvine notes that Donjon Marine…
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Lessons from Auckland’s e-ferries on agenda at FERRIES 2025
Lessons from Auckland’s e-ferries on agenda at FERRIES 2025 Michael Eaglen, CEO and co-founder of New Zealand-based EV Maritime, will present on the launch of Auckland’s first fully electric fast ferries at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 Conference, taking place November 4–5 across from Lower Manhattan. In his session, “Lessons Learned: Auckland Electric Ferries Are on…
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Steel cut for innovative French patrol vessel
Steel cut for innovative French patrol vessel French naval architect firm Mauric reports that construction of an innovative new wind-assisted offshore patrol vessel ordered in January has reached a major milestone. Yesterday, the first steel for the vessel was cut at the Socarenam shipyard in Boulogne-sur-Mer. New energy-efficient French offshore patrol vessel As we reported…
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Arc, Curtin Maritime sign $160M deal for 8 hybrid tugs
Arc, Curtin Maritime sign $160M deal for 8 hybrid tugs Los Angeles-based electric boat company Arc has inked a $160 million contract for hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats with Long Beach-based Curtin Maritime. Built in collaboration with Snow & Co shipyard, the project marks the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats in the marine industry’s history.…
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September 2025
September 2025 This issue of Marine Log explores how digitalization and disruptive tech are reshaping maritime. We highlight tools transforming fleet navigation, communication, performance—and what’s next for operators embracing a connected future. The post September 2025 appeared first on Marine Log. Heather Ervin Go to marinelog
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Bernard Schulte Offshore takes delivery of its second new Ulstein CSOV: Windea Clausius
Bernard Schulte Offshore takes delivery of its second new Ulstein CSOV: Windea Clausius Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has taken delivery of its newest Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) built by Ulstein Verft in Norway. The vessel, named Windea Clausius, was officially christened on September 4 and will serve the global offshore energy industry. “The new…
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Conrad Shipyard delivers new hybrid-electric ferry Harbor Charger
Conrad Shipyard delivers new hybrid-electric ferry Harbor Charger Conrad Shipyard has delivered the Harbor Charger, New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, to The Trust for Governors Island. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group and built at Conrad’s Morgan City, Louisiana facility, this groundbreaking 1,200-passenger vessel marks a further step forward in sustainable maritime transportation.…
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Vigor and Samsung Heavy team up for Navy forward-deployed MRO
Vigor and Samsung Heavy team up for Navy forward-deployed MRO Portland, Ore.-headquartered Vigor Marine Group (VMG) and South Korean shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have formed a strategic partnership. The collaboration will bring expanded forward-deployedMRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacity to the Indo-Pacific region, offering the U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command (MSC)…
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Global Diving & Salvage adds M/V Peregrine to Alaska fleet
Global Diving & Salvage adds M/V Peregrine to Alaska fleet Global Diving & Salvage has added the M/V Peregrine to its fleet, a landing craft designed to operate in Alaska’s remote and challenging marine environments. The 90-foot aluminum-hulled vessel has a 24-foot beam and 720 square feet of forward cargo deck space. It was originally…
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USX-1 Defiant christened, launching Serco’s autonomous era
USX-1 Defiant christened, launching Serco’s autonomous era Virginia-based Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, engineering, and management services, announced the christening of the USX-1 Defiant, the groundbreaking demonstrator vessel for DARPA’s No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program. The ceremony took place on Monday, August 11, at Everett Ship Repair in Everett, Wash., signalling a…
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Seatrium, Karpowership partner on powership, FSRU conversions
Seatrium, Karpowership partner on powership, FSRU conversions Seatrium Limited announced August 14 the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Karpowership, a global energy company and the owner, operator, and builder of the world’s largest powership (floating power plant) fleet. The milestone agreement, signed in Singapore, further deepens the strategic partnership between Seatrium and…
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Panel to spotlight Harbor Charger hybrid ferry at FERRIES 2025
Panel to spotlight Harbor Charger hybrid ferry at FERRIES 2025 Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, set for November 4-5 in Jersey City, N.J., will feature a panel discussion on the recently delivered Harbor Charger, New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry. The session will bring together key figures involved in designing, building, powering and…
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The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry
The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, on August 12. It’s the first of its kind in New York State and a welcome addition to the Trust’s existing ferry fleet. The arrival of the new ferry coincides with the…
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Maritime community to gather for Oyster Fest in NYC
Maritime community to gather for Oyster Fest in NYC The Propeller Club of New York and Bayonne Drydock and Repair Corp. will host Oyster Fest on Thursday, September 18, 2025, bringing together shipbuilders, vessel operators, suppliers, P&I clubs, maritime law firms, insurers, and industry advocates for an evening of networking in the heart of Lower…
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BRIX Marine launches 40-foot cruiser with Volvo IPS
BRIX Marine launches 40-foot cruiser with Volvo IPS BRIX Marine, Port Angeles, Wash., has announced the development of a new long-range cruiser, the 4014-CTC, a 40-foot catamaran designed for extended coastal travel. The vessel features Volvo’s IPS propulsion system, updated hull geometry, and an integrated electronics suite focused on navigation, communication, and vessel control. The…
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E-foiling ferries could transform New York routes by 2027
E-foiling ferries could transform New York routes by 2027 A combination of policy support, infrastructure investment, and innovative vessel technology could accelerate the shift to zero-emission ferry operations, according to David Tyler, co-founder of Artemis Technologies, who spoke with Marine Log about the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Tyler identified the biggest obstacle to…
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FERRIES 2025: Rethinking ferry evacuation for new fuels
FERRIES 2025: Rethinking ferry evacuation for new fuels Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4-5 in Jersey City, N.J., across from the Manhattan skyline in New York City, will feature a safety-focused presentation from Whitney Mantooth, PhD, MPH, CSP, senior engineer, at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), on how ferry operators…
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Ulstein to retrofit 2024-built CSOV Olympic Notos for oil and gas contract
Ulstein to retrofit 2024-built CSOV Olympic Notos for oil and gas contract Underscoring the flexibility of today’s large offshore service vessels, Ulstein Verft has signed a contract to retrofit a recently delivered offshore wind vessel, the Olympic Notos, for operations supporting unmanned oil and gas installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. This project will provide…
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Op-Ed: Smarter ship design starts with data
Op-Ed: Smarter ship design starts with data By Jonathan Strachan – CTO, Houlder Today volatile markets, rising costs, and shifting environmental legislation all contribute to a high-stakes operating environment in the maritime industry. Traditionally, shipowners and operators have relied heavily on experience and gut instinct to guide decisions when it comes to ship design. While…
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Tianjin Port taps Robert Allan for electric tug design
Tianjin Port taps Robert Allan for electric tug design Vancouver, B.C.-based naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. has been awarded a milestone contract to design a fully battery-electric tug for Tianjin Port in Northern China, marking a significant step toward cleaner port operations in one of the country’s busiest maritime hubs. The new tug, an…
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Incat Tasmania to build electric ferries for Denmark
Incat Tasmania to build electric ferries for Denmark Tasmania-based shipbuilder Incat says it has been selected to design and build two new state-of-the-art battery-electric ferries for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The vessels, each 129 meters (423 feet) long and powered by approximately 45,000 kWh battery systems, will operate on the busy Kattegat route between Jutland…
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GLDD unveils first U.S.-flagged Jones Act subsea rock installer
GLDD unveils first U.S.-flagged Jones Act subsea rock installer Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced on July 23 a major milestone in its offshore energy strategy with the recent launch of the Acadia at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The Acadia is the first U.S flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock…
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Op-Ed: Electrostatic spray reduces overspray in shipyards
Op-Ed: Electrostatic spray reduces overspray in shipyards By Joanna van Helmond, PPG Product Development Director, Marine Fouling Control, Marine and Protective Coatings Increasing pressure for more sustainable operations and tighter margins in the maritime industry encourages shipowners and yards to explore ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. One technique gaining attention is electrostatic coating…
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Op-Ed: Shipbuilding funding “Big Beautiful Bill”
Op-Ed: Shipbuilding funding “Big Beautiful Bill” By Edward McDonald, Owner, Edward Maritime LLC I am writing to share my thoughts on the recent approval of the “BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL,” which provides a significant $29 billion increase in funding for shipbuilding, focusing mainly on naval shipyards that handle government contracts. Edward McDonald. While the funding from…
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Podcast: The future of green ferry transit
Podcast: The future of green ferry transit In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast, we’re joined by Seamus Murphy, executive director of San Francisco Bay Ferry, the public ferry system operated by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). WETA recently commissioned the M/V Karl—the first vessel in the sector to meet California’s toughest…
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Offshore vessel design eyes market trends
Offshore vessel design eyes market trends By Nick Blenkey, Senior Editorial Consultant With U.S. offshore wind development being put on an indefinite pause, the offshore wind support vessel market outlook for U.S. operators and builders looks to be dismal for the immediate future. For shipyards in particular, offshore wind vessels looked like they could fill…
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Maritime Africa: Strength, promise and opportunity
Maritime Africa: Strength, promise and opportunity By Roberta Weisbrod, Executive Director, Worldwide Ferry Safety Association The Regional Ferry Conference late June in Lagos was the opportunity to find out what is happening in maritime in Africa. The State Government of Lagos launched, in the past few years, a far-reaching well-regulated ferry system with 729 ferries…
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Op-Ed: Washington must address corrosion crisis
Op-Ed: Washington must address corrosion crisis By Jennifer Merck, Vice President of Maritime, Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) The U.S. is racing to modernize its maritime industrial base. Historic legislation is in motion. Public and private investments are surging. Shipyards are once again in the national spotlight. But beneath this promising momentum lies…
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Op-Ed: Why ship retrofit strategies need a rethink
Op-Ed: Why ship retrofit strategies need a rethink By Matteo Di Maio, Co-founder and Director of Bluestone Group As decarbonization deadlines close in, shipowners are under unprecedented pressure to retrofit and upgrade their fleets while minimizing off-hire. Yet the technical services models many still rely on, built around planned yard stays and standardized approaches, were…
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New Serodino-built workboat features Mitsubishi S6R engines
New Serodino-built workboat features Mitsubishi S6R engines Jack Tanner Towing Company, Havana, Ill., has added the newly constructed 1,368 hp. Super Tiger workboat, M/V Miss Hazel, to its fleet. Built by Serodino Inc. in Chattanooga, Tenn., the vessel is powered by twin Mitsubishi S6R engines, each delivering 684 hp. at 1800 RPM. The Miss Hazel…
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June 2025
June 2025 This issue highlights the latest in vessel interior components, systems optimization, and sustainability practices aimed at enhancing performance, safety, and environmental responsibility within the vessel. The post June 2025 appeared first on Marine Log. Heather Ervin Go to marinelog
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Ship Repair USA 2025 draws industry leaders to New Orleans
Ship Repair USA 2025 draws industry leaders to New Orleans Marine Log held its third annual Ship Repair USA 2025 conference just off Bourbon Street in New Orleans on June 10–11, once again attracting attendees from across the spectrum of shipyards, vessel operators, maintenance providers, suppliers, and other specialists. Ted Williams opened the event with…
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Vigor completes USS Tripoli CMAV ahead of schedule
Vigor completes USS Tripoli CMAV ahead of schedule Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a division of Vigor Marine Group, has successfully completed a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV) on USS Tripoli (LHA 7), returning the vessel five days ahead of schedule. More than 250 skilled workers supported the effort to get the Tripoli back to the…
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Senator Mark Kelly honored with 2025 SCA Maritime Leadership Award
Senator Mark Kelly honored with 2025 SCA Maritime Leadership Award The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has honored Senator Mark Kelly (D.-Ariz.) with the 2025 SCA Maritime Leadership Award. The award, the industry’s highest is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate outstanding dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. “Senator Kelly…
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Op-Ed: Dry docks and the future of U.S. shipbuilding
Op-Ed: Dry docks and the future of U.S. shipbuilding By René Fredriks, Managing Director, Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure As global shipbuilding powerhouses ramp up capacity and innovation, U.S. shipbuilding finds itself at a critical moment. With over 100,000 American jobs and $40 billion in GDP linked to the sector, shipbuilding is not just an industrial…
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Ship Repair USA: Women at the helm
Ship Repair USA: Women at the helm Ship repair has long been a male-dominated corner of the maritime industry—but that’s changing. At Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA, taking place June 10–11 in New Orleans, a standout panel titled “Women at the Helm: Voices, Experiences & Strategies in Ship Repair” will bring together senior leaders to…
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McDermott completes FPU floatover for Scarborough
McDermott completes FPU floatover for Scarborough McDermott reports that it has completed the safe, successful completion of fabrication, construction, and offshore floatover of the Scarborough floating production unit (FPU) topside and hull structures for Woodside Energy. The contract, awarded in 2021, followed the successful delivery of front-end engineering design for the Scarborough Energy Project’s FPU…
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Donato Martínez named new Navantia UK CEO
Donato Martínez named new Navantia UK CEO Navantia UK has appointed Donato Martínez as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Juan Ignacio de la Cueva, under whose leadership Navantia UK has accomplished the first steps of the integration of Harland & Wolff, including the unlocking of key investments for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS)…
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Gladding-Hearn delivers repowered Fort Ripley to Charleston Branch Pilots
Gladding-Hearn delivers repowered Fort Ripley to Charleston Branch Pilots After 10 years of continuous service in the port of Charleston, the 65-foot pilot launch Fort Ripley has been delivered to the Charleston Branch Pilots by Gladding-Hearn, Duclos Corporation, after a repower and installation of a Seakeeper 40 gyro stabilizer. The all-aluminum Fort Ripley was designed…
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INEOS and Royal Wagenborg launch Carbon Destroyer 1
INEOS and Royal Wagenborg launch Carbon Destroyer 1 In a major milestone for the Project Greensand carbon capture and storage project, thefirst European-built CO2 carrier, Carbon Destroyer 1, was launched and named yesterday at the at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in the Netherlands, as part of a close partnership between Royal Wagenborg and INEOS…
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Owners, yards and class team up on safety at Ship Repair USA
Owners, yards and class team up on safety at Ship Repair USA At this year’s Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference attendees will gain critical insights into one of the most pressing challenges in the maritime repair sector: aligning safety practices and regulatory compliance across multiple stakeholders. The session, “Bridging the Gap: Owners, Yards &…
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DFO back at Vard for a third CSOV
DFO back at Vard for a third CSOV Taiwan’s Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has exercised an option in its most recent subsea construction vessel contract with Fincantieri’s Vard subsidiary and is adding a third commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) to the two it ordered in May 2024. The third CSOV will be a sister to…
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Op-Ed: The hidden threat in America’s shipbuilding revival
Op-Ed: The hidden threat in America’s shipbuilding revival By D. Terry Greenfield, Principal Consultant, CONSULEX The United States is embarking on one of the most ambitious shipbuilding revivals in recent history, driven by growing global maritime competition, renewed investments in national defense, and the strategic need to revitalize our industrial base. But as we rebuild…
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Senesco Marine’s Ted Williams to speak on U.S. maritime revival
Senesco Marine’s Ted Williams to speak on U.S. maritime revival As momentum builds on Capitol Hill for a sweeping revitalization of American shipbuilding, Ted Williams, president of Rhode Island-based Senesco Marine, will take the stage at Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA with a timely and urgent message: the United States must rebuild its shipbuilding capacity—now.…
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Incat Tasmania launches the world’s largest battery-electric ship
Incat Tasmania launches the world’s largest battery-electric ship Hundreds gathered at the Incat Tasmania shipyard in Hobart,Tasmania, today to witness the launch of Incat Hull 096 – the world’s largest battery-electric ship. Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the 130 meter long vessel will operate entirely on battery-electric power when it enters service between…
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Boosting shipyard efficiency: Pearlson to present at Ship Repair USA
Boosting shipyard efficiency: Pearlson to present at Ship Repair USA At the upcoming Marine Log Ship Repair USA 2025 conference, taking place June 10–11 in New Orleans, Douglas Pearlson, founder of Miami-based Pearlson Shiplift Corp., will deliver a presentation focused on how modernizing drydocking and ship transfer systems can dramatically improve shipyard efficiency and safety.…
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Chesapeake Shipbuilding opts for Aquarius retractable stabilizers
Chesapeake Shipbuilding opts for Aquarius retractable stabilizers Continuing a15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md., Kongsberg Maritime is supplying its Aquarius retractable stabilizers for installation on the latest newbuild cruise ships under construction at the shipyard for American Cruise Lines, The Aquarius retractable stabilizers offer high-performance roll damping, compact and lightweight design, and advanced…
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Gulf Craft acquired by autonomous vessel innovator Saronic
Gulf Craft acquired by autonomous vessel innovator Saronic Austin, Texas, based autonomous vessel start up Saronic has acquired Franklin, La.-based shipbuilder Gulf Craft. It says that, with the acquisition, it gains a strategically located shipyard on the Gulf Coast that will serve as the prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV)…
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Brunvoll to supply thirty thrusters for five Vard W2W SOVs
Brunvoll to supply thirty thrusters for five Vard W2W SOVs Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard for the delivery of a comprehensive package of propulsion and maneuvering thrusters for five W2W SOVs to be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam for an undisclosed international operator. Image: Brunvoll Brunvoll’s delivery for each walk-to work…
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Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding
Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. The Adele will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port…
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Ulstein Verft starts work on next BS Offshore Twin-X
Ulstein Verft starts work on next BS Offshore Twin-X Norway’s Ulstein Verft has marked a key stage in the construction of the second CSOV it is building for Bernard Schulte Offshore (Yard No.321). On March 11, 2025, the hull of the vessel arrived at the yard from the Crist shipyard in Poland, The vessel has…
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Ruby of Dumai: First of two new next-gen shallow draft cats
Ruby of Dumai: First of two new next-gen shallow draft cats PT Cahaya Samudra Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, has delivered the first of two new next-generation 33 meter Incat Crowther designed ferries to Dumai Express Group. Named Ruby of Dumai, it has completed sea trials and will soon commence operations in Indonesia The new 33-meter…
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AAM delivers cutting edge Cal Poly Humboldt research vessel North Wind
AAM delivers cutting edge Cal Poly Humboldt research vessel North Wind After a 550 mile delivery from All American Marine’s Bellingham Bay, Wash., shipyard, the 78 x 26.7 foot research vessel R/V North Wind has arrived in Humboldt Bay where it will serve Cal Poly Humboldt as a state-of-the-art scientific exploration platform and support faculty…
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Javier Suárez takes the helm at Knud E. Hansen
Javier Suárez takes the helm at Knud E. Hansen Javier Suárez has succeeded Finn Wollesen Petersen as managing director of Danish-based maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen. The move is part of a planned process that has been taking place over the past months. During this time, Suárez and Wollesen Petersen have worked very closely together…
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Bollinger Mississippi hosts two key Navy officials
Bollinger Mississippi hosts two key Navy officials Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding last week hosted Dr. Brett Seidle, acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research Development and Acquisition (ASN RDA), and Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer Ships, at its facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The visit underscored the critical role of American shipbuilding in enhancing…
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Op-Ed: How the SHIPS for America Act can restore U.S. maritime leadership
Op-Ed: How the SHIPS for America Act can restore U.S. maritime leadership By Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) Flanked by two oceans, the United States has always been a maritime nation. Our dominance over the oceans was a key factor in establishing the U.S. as the most powerful nation on Earth. My family has lived this. Both…
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Pilot boat Fort Ripley returns to Gladding-Hearn for refit and repower
Pilot boat Fort Ripley returns to Gladding-Hearn for refit and repower The Charleston Branch Pilots have returned the pilot boat Fort Ripley to Gladding-Hearn for a refit and repower after 10 years of continuous service for the port of Charlestown. The all-aluminum vessel will also be fitted with a new Seakeeper 40 gyro stabilizer. The…
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Sweden replaces steel piping with thermoplastics in key icebreaker application
Sweden replaces steel piping with thermoplastics in key icebreaker application Built by the Götaverken Arendal AB shipyard in 1989, the Swedish Maritime Administration icebreaker Oden is one of the world’s most powerful non-nuclear vessels of its type. The Oden is active throughout the Baltic Sea during winter. For the rest of the year, it serves…
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New leadership in place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
New leadership in place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard Korea’s Hanwha Group formally completed its $100 million acquisition of what is now Hanwha Philly Shipyard on December 19, 2024. New leadership is now in place, with David Kim taking the role of CEO to guide the shipyard through the transition. Kim previously served as executive vice…
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February 2025
February 2025 This issue of Marine Log focuses on everything from environmental regulations that impact shipping to technologies making it easier to reduce emissions and stay in compliance. The post February 2025 appeared first on Marine Log. Heather Ervin Go to marinelog
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Fincantieri firms up NCL’s order for its four largest ships yet
Fincantieri firms up NCL’s order for its four largest ships yet Fincantieri reports that the letter of intent that it signed with Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings (NCLH) in April last year (see earlier story) has been transformed into a firm order for the construction of four new cruise ships, destined for the Norwegian Cruise Line…
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Offshore wind: World’s largest HLV will feature Ulstein U-stern
Offshore wind: World’s largest HLV will feature Ulstein U-stern Japan’s Penta-Ocean Construction has signed a shipbuilding contract with Seatrium covering the construction of what it says will be the world’s largest heavy lift vessel. To be used for the installation of offshore wind turbine monopile foundations, it will feature a fully revolving 5,000-tonne crane and…
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VIDEO: RMK Marine launches Neoline Origin wind powered RO/RO
VIDEO: RMK Marine launches Neoline Origin wind powered RO/RO Turkish shipbuilder RMK Marine has now launched Neoline Origin, the primarily-wind powered RO/RO ordered at the shipyard by Nantes, France, based Neoline in January 2023 (see earlier story). Neoline places order for its first wind-powered RO/RO The 136 meter long Neoliner will offer 1,200 lane meters…