Category: shipbuilding
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Polar icebreaker Storis commissioned, strengthening Arctic role
Polar icebreaker Storis commissioned, strengthening Arctic role The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska. The commissioning of this polar icebreaker marks a crucial step in President Donald Trump’s directive to rebuild the Coast Guard, which will include historic investments through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This vessel…
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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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Seaspan’s multi-purpose icebreaker (MPI) design marks new milestone
Seaspan’s multi-purpose icebreaker (MPI) design marks new milestone North Vancouver, B.C.-based Seaspan Shipyards has begun the next step in the design and engineering phase of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI) program. With the Functional Design Review Meeting for the first flight of six MPIs successfully completed June 19, the company is now…
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Registration opens for Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference
Registration opens for Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference Registration is now open for Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES conference, which will be held November 4–5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City in the New York City area. The event is widely recognized as North America’s premier gathering for the fast-growing ferry market, bringing together…
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Bollinger teams with Seaspan and two Finnish partners for USCG Arctic Security Cutter
Bollinger teams with Seaspan and two Finnish partners for USCG Arctic Security Cutter Bollinger Shipyards, Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards and Finland’s Rauma Marine Constructions (Rauma Shipyard) and Aker Arctic (Aker) have formed a strategic partnership to deliver the lowest-risk, fastest delivery solution of best-in-class Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) to the U.S. Coast Guard. The companies say…
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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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JMU hands over new energy-efficient 160,000 dwt Suezmax tanker
JMU hands over new energy-efficient 160,000 dwt Suezmax tanker Yokohama-headquartered shipbuilding player Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) has passed an environmentally friendly 159,000 […] The post JMU hands over new energy-efficient 160,000 dwt Suezmax tanker appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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South Korea in push for US trade deal to offer package including shipbuilding tie-up
South Korea in push for US trade deal to offer package including shipbuilding tie-up Reuters Go to baird maritime
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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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Mystery buyer orders two CSOVs at Vard
Mystery buyer orders two CSOVs at Vard Fincantieri reports that its Norwegian subsidiary Vard has signed a contract with an undisclosed international customer for the design and construction of two CSOVs (Commissioning Service Operation Vessels), with an option for a third vessel. The value of the contract is considered as large, with a value between…
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Duffy announces $8.75M in Small Shipyard Grants
Duffy announces $8.75M in Small Shipyard Grants U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. The funding is part of the Small Shipyard Grant program, which supports advanced training, workforce development, and new technologies that…
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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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Fincantieri D.C. event puts spotlight on U.S. shipbuilding renaissance
Fincantieri D.C. event puts spotlight on U.S. shipbuilding renaissance Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, this week hosted “Full speed ahead: The U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance,” a Washington, D.C., event bringing together senior voices from government, industry, and the national security community to examine the strategic future of American maritime power. The event opened…
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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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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to buy controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to buy controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Ontario pumping CAD 215 million into its shipbuilding sector
Ontario pumping CAD 215 million into its shipbuilding sector The Ontario government is investing CAD 215 million (about USD 184 million) to support shipbuilding and the broader marine sector in the province, including through the establishment of a CAD 15 million Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program (OSGP) to expand the province’s shipbuilding sector. The support provided…
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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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KR and HD Hyundai Samho join forces to bring AI into ship design
KR and HD Hyundai Samho join forces to bring AI into ship design These days, AI is everywhere and now classification society KR (Korean Register) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho to jointly develop AI-based solutions for innovation in ship design and analysis. The partnership is a part of…
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Baudouin’s 12M55: Built to power the future of heavy-duty marine operations
Baudouin’s 12M55: Built to power the future of heavy-duty marine operations SPONSORED CONTENT: As tugboat operators seek more powerful, efficient, and serviceable engines to meet the demands of modern maritime operations, Baudouin answers the call with the 12M55 — its most powerful commercial marine propulsion engine to date. Purpose-Built for Tugboats and Workboats The 12M55…
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CMA CGM steps up maritime talks with Indian government
CMA CGM steps up maritime talks with Indian government France-based shipping colossal CMA CGM has held talks with officials from the Indian Ministry […] The post CMA CGM steps up maritime talks with Indian government appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Op-Ed: Alternative lenders will ignite shipping’s growth
Op-Ed: Alternative lenders will ignite shipping’s growth By Tobias Backer, executive director, Pelagic Capital The introduction of protectionist policies by the new U.S. administration has reignited uncertainty across the global economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook suggests that every major economy will be impacted by the newly introduced tariffs, resulting in a…
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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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HD KSOE confirms $1.76B order for eco-friendly boxship octet
HD KSOE confirms $1.76B order for eco-friendly boxship octet HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), part of HD Hyundai, has landed […] The post HD KSOE confirms $1.76B order for eco-friendly boxship octet appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Op-Ed: Simulation tools in shipbuilding
Op-Ed: Simulation tools in shipbuilding By Joakim Heinolainen, Technical Consultant, and Janne Huotari, Senior R&D Engineer, at NAPA Design Solutions Simulation tools have long been fundamental to ship design and operation, supporting everything from voyage optimization to stability analysis. However, their role is rapidly expanding and evolving. Beyond traditional applications, these tools are now being…
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SCA announces winners of its annual shipyard safety awards
SCA announces winners of its annual shipyard safety awards The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, has announced its annual member safety awards for the 2024 calendar year. This year, 14 shipyards are receiving awards for their achievements in safety. “Year after year, the…
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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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Op-Ed: Hydraulic fluids and the future of compliance
Op-Ed: Hydraulic fluids and the future of compliance By Joe Weinand, industrial lubrication specialist, Chevron Behind every successful marine operation lies an increasingly complex challenge: meeting increasingly stringent environmental standards for hydraulic fluids without sacrificing performance. Operators are under pressure to address fluid toxicity, biodegradability, and bioaccumulation potential while maintaining the operational demands of their…
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HD Hyundai’s Chung Kisun in talks with USTR Jamieson Greer
HD Hyundai’s Chung Kisun in talks with USTR Jamieson Greer As plans for a renaissance in U.S. shipbuilding develop, South Korea’s HD Hyundai , which has already started to cooperate with Huntington Ingalls (HII) is looking to play a role. Today HD Hyundai’s executive vice chairman Chung Kisun met with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson…
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South Korea, United States to ‘strengthen’ shipbuilding ties
South Korea, United States to ‘strengthen’ shipbuilding ties In what is described as a “historic moment”, the South Korean shipbuilding industry has […] The post South Korea, United States to ‘strengthen’ shipbuilding ties appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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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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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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Russia to pump over $6B into shipbuilding as part of big plan to revitalize its maritime industry
Russia to pump over $6B into shipbuilding as part of big plan to revitalize its maritime industry The Russian government has unveiled a massive plan to build hundreds of new ‘civilian’ vessels by 2050, upgrade its shipbuilding capability, and increase the workforce in the maritime domain. The post Russia to pump over $6B into shipbuilding…
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Podcast: Green technology and sustainable vessel designs
Podcast: Green technology and sustainable vessel designs In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! Podcast, sponsored by Chevron, we dive into the redefining role of green technology in the maritime industry. With us today is Will Ayers, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG)’s chief electrical engineer, and Joe Hudspeth, director of sales, who will explore…
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India directs ports, terminals and shipyards to increase security as hostilities rise with Pakistan
India directs ports, terminals and shipyards to increase security as hostilities rise with Pakistan Reuters Go to baird maritime
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HD Hyundai signs deal with Korean partners to develop shipyard welding robots
HD Hyundai signs deal with Korean partners to develop shipyard welding robots Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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New United Shipbuilding Alliance formed to build next gen U.S. Arctic icebreakers
New United Shipbuilding Alliance formed to build next gen U.S. Arctic icebreakers Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) have formed a strategic partnership called United Shipbuilding Alliance (USA). Together, Bollinger and ECO have 33 operational shipyard and fabrication facilities and the partnership is designed to offer a fully integrated solution to expedited design, construction,…
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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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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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Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont
Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont Moran Towing Corporation, New Caanan, Conn., hosted a christening ceremony for its newest tugboat, the Mary Jane Moran, at the Port of Beaumont in Texas on April 5. The event brought together Moran employees, leadership, the local port community, and the namesake’s family for a celebration…
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SITC completes 10-vessel series order with final 1,800 TEU boxship pair
SITC completes 10-vessel series order with final 1,800 TEU boxship pair SITC Shipowning, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese maritime transportation player SITC International Holdings, has […] The post SITC completes 10-vessel series order with final 1,800 TEU boxship pair appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Navantia UK accelerates modernization of Harland & Wolff
Navantia UK accelerates modernization of Harland & Wolff Spanish shipbuilder Navantia’s Navantia UK subsidiary, which completed its acquisition of the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland (and the other H&W yards) in January, has launched a modernization program that aims to transform the historic Belfast yard into one of the most advanced shipbuilding…
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Atal begins $123.7M retrofitting project focused on green shipping
Atal begins $123.7M retrofitting project focused on green shipping If the shipping industry were a country, it would be the sixth-largest polluter in the world. With its $123.7 million retrofitting project, Amsterdam-based Atal Solutions—alongside Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping, and a consortium of partners—is taking direct action to change that. This initiative represents…
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Glosten completes tug upgrade design for Shaver Transportation
Glosten completes tug upgrade design for Shaver Transportation Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten has completed the contract design package for a comprehensive upgrade to Portland, Ore.-based Shaver Transportation’s Z-drive tractor tug Washington. The design focuses on significantly enhancing the vessel’s performance,maneuverability, and practical operability, to support Shaver’s evolving harbor and escort towingservice…
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Navantia UK begins modernisation works at Harland and Wolff Belfast
Navantia UK begins modernisation works at Harland and Wolff Belfast Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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“Extreme indignation!”: China’s state-supported shipbuilders in panic mode over Trump’s US port fees
“Extreme indignation!”: China’s state-supported shipbuilders in panic mode over Trump’s US port fees Reuters Go to baird maritime
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USTR reveals fee scales, timing for Section 301 action on China
USTR reveals fee scales, timing for Section 301 action on China In a long-expected move, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on April 17 took Section 301 “targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.” The Section 301 provisions of the Trade…
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Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships
Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has laid out plans to introduce fees on Chinese ships calling American ports. The post Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz
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Ship Repair USA: Charting a course through compliance
Ship Repair USA: Charting a course through compliance When it comes to running a shipyard, navigating regulations and compliance can sometimes feel more complicated than navigating open water. One area that continues to challenge even the most seasoned operators is the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (USL&H). Misunderstandings abound, and the stakes…
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April 2025
April 2025 Our April issue of Marine Log is now available, and we’ve packed it with insights into some of the most pressing issues facing the offshore maritime industry today. The post April 2025 appeared first on Marine Log. Heather Ervin Go to marinelog
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President Trump inks executive order to ‘restore American maritime dominance’
President Trump inks executive order to ‘restore American maritime dominance’ The President of the U.S. Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to “restore American maritime dominance” as uncertainty lingers over the global shipping market amid geopolitical tensions and the U.S.-China maritime rivalry. The latest developments seem to be taking a toll on Chinese…
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FMD signs MOU with HD Hyundai Heavy industries
FMD signs MOU with HD Hyundai Heavy industries Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD),and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for collaboration on future international Navy initiatives. The signing ceremony took place at the Fairbanks Morse Defense booth at Sea-Air-Space on April 8, 2025, and was signed by…
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Op-Ed: Change and opportunity in U.S. shipbuilding’s new era
Op-Ed: Change and opportunity in U.S. shipbuilding’s new era For organizations looking to work with U.S. shipbuilding, understanding the requirements will be crucial to success, writes Darren Guillory, SSI ShipConstructor Will the next decade be a golden age for American shipyards? From the clouded perspective of 2025 it is hard to discern whether plans for…
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Incat Tasmania’s next-gen sustainable ferry will be ready for operation in 2026.
Incat Tasmania’s next-gen sustainable ferry will be ready for operation in 2026. Incat Tasmania says that construction of its newest 78-meter hybrid electric ferry is well progressed. The vessel is on track for operation in the first half of 2026 – perfectly timed, says Incat, for operators looking to enter service ahead of the Northern…
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Silver Ships delivers 25th Marine Corps AASB boat
Silver Ships delivers 25th Marine Corps AASB boat Theodore, Ala.-headquartered shipbuilder Silver Ships, a specialist in military aluminum workboats, has completed, tested and delivered a new Assault Amphibian Safety Boat (AASB) for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. Silver Ships has now delivered 25 of 31 AASB vessels on time since production has…
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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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Twin Brothers Marine secures $12M in landmark projects
Twin Brothers Marine secures $12M in landmark projects Franklin, La.-based Twin Brothers Marine (TBM), which specializes in heavy steel fabrication for the oil and gas, infrastructure, and renewables industries, has been awarded three contracts. With a combined value of over $12 million, the contracts will provide pressure vessels and infrastructure components for a major marine…
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Vinssen earns AiP certification for Korea’s first hydrogen propulsion tug
Vinssen earns AiP certification for Korea’s first hydrogen propulsion tug Vinssen Co. Ltd., a maritime decarbonization technology specialist focused on hydrogen fuel cells and supporting systems, has received the Approval in Principle (AiP) certification from the Korean Register for Korea’s first tugboat featuring a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. This certification marks a significant milestone in the…
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China building 62% of new ships ordered globally in spite of looming US tariffs
China building 62% of new ships ordered globally in spite of looming US tariffs China has cemented its position as the world’s top shipbuilding nation as it secured orders for 3,454 out of a total of 5,735 vessels in the current global orderbook. The post China building 62% of new ships ordered globally in spite…
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Svitzer’s battery-methanol tug will have 6 MWh AYK Energy battery
Svitzer’s battery-methanol tug will have 6 MWh AYK Energy battery The first of its kind battery-methanol tug that global towage operator Svitzer has on order at Turkey’s Uzmar shipyard will have a 6 MWh battery supplied by Andorra-headquartered AYK Energy. It is AYK’s first contract with Uzmar. The 6MWh battery-powered tug will be deployed in…
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Jan Allman named Fincantieri Marinette Marine CEO
Jan Allman named Fincantieri Marinette Marine CEO Fincantieri Marine Group’s Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) has named Jan Allman CEO. She succeeds current CEO Mark Vandroff, who is returning to Fincantieri Marine Group in a new role as its senior vice president of government relations in Washington D.C. Allman, who was CEO of Marinette Marine for…
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Canada awards construction contracts for two polar ice icebreakers
Canada awards construction contracts for two polar ice icebreakers Canada’s Ministry of Public Services and Procurement last week awarded the construction contracts for the two polar icebreakers that are being built for the Canadian Coast Guard. Seaspan Shipyards unveils digital model of Canada’s heavy polar icebreaker On March 7, came announcement of a CAD $3.15…
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Trump to create new White House office of shipbuilding
Trump to create new White House office of shipbuilding In his joint address to Congress last night, President Trump outlined his plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding, including through the creation of a White House office of shipbuilding. Here’s what he said: “To boost our defense industrial base we are also going to resurrect the American…
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Op-Ed: Steel and aluminum tariffs
Op-Ed: Steel and aluminum tariffs What is old, what is new, and what recent actions mean for industry By Jonathan R. Todd, Benesch Law United States President Donald Trump is no stranger to steel and aluminum tariffs. Trade actions targeting those commodities were a large part of his First Term agenda when he launched those Section…
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“Bring it back to America”: Trump unveils plan to rejuvenate US shipbuilding
“Bring it back to America”: Trump unveils plan to rejuvenate US shipbuilding Speaking to the US Congress, President Donald Trump proposed a ‘sweeping’ plan to revive […] The post “Bring it back to America”: Trump unveils plan to rejuvenate US shipbuilding appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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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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Op-Ed: Is decarbonization driving unintended consequences?
Op-Ed: Is decarbonization driving unintended consequences? By Peter Soles, Principal, Business Development at Glosten In recent years, the messaging around alternative fuels and zero emission vessels in marine industry magazines, online forums, news websites, and social media has been a steady stream, bordering on a wide-open fire hydrant. As a result, many in the U.S.…
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Shipping colossals deepen ties with India amid growing maritime ambitions
Shipping colossals deepen ties with India amid growing maritime ambitions French container shipping heavyweight CMA CGM, along with Denmark’s A.P. Moller–Maersk and Switzerland’s Mediterranean […] The post Shipping colossals deepen ties with India amid growing maritime ambitions appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Edward Maritime launches the Raptor 2 push vessel
Edward Maritime launches the Raptor 2 push vessel Earlier this month, Edward Maritime, a shipbuilding and repair company that provides steel fabrication services to the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf Coast, announced the launch and rebranding of its Raptor 2 vessel as the Lydia E. The compact and versatile push vessel is currently at Wyman & Simpson…
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Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney joins Colonna’s Shipyard board
Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney joins Colonna’s Shipyard board Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. (CSI) reports that Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney, USN (Ret.), has joined its board of directors, effective January 31, 2025. “Rear Admiral Sweeney is a highly respected national security expert with decades of leadership experience both in and out of government,” said…
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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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India aims to spend up to $3B to boost domestic maritime sector
India aims to spend up to $3B to boost domestic maritime sector India has unveiled its intention to set up an INR 250 billion (about $2.9 billion) maritime development fund (MDF) to grow the national ship fleet and support the domestic shipbuilding and repair sector. The post India aims to spend up to $3B to…
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JMU secures role in Japan’s push for green ship production
JMU secures role in Japan’s push for green ship production Shipbuilding company Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) has been selected for the Japanese Ministry […] The post JMU secures role in Japan’s push for green ship production appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Rescue underway for troubled German shipbuilder FSG Nobiskrug?
Rescue underway for troubled German shipbuilder FSG Nobiskrug? There are hopeful signs that a rescue could be in the works for the two shipyards owned by Germany’s FSG Nobiskrug — Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft (FSG) in Flensburg and Werft Nobiskrug in Rendsburg, Provisional insolvency administrators Dr Christoph Morgen (whose name will be famliiar to those who…
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DOJ: Bollinger agrees to pay $1,025,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations
DOJ: Bollinger agrees to pay $1,025,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations The U.S. Department of Justice reports that Bollinger Shipyards LLC has agreed to pay $1,025,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing the U.S. Coast Guard for labor provided by workers who were not eligible to work…
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CRS releases new report on Constellation-class frigate program
CRS releases new report on Constellation-class frigate program The Congressional Research Service (CRS) on Dec. 19 released an updated report “Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress.” The CRS reports provides a very detailed big picture view of the program but, with Congress ultimately calling the shots on what gets spent…
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Jennifer Childs named VP quality and engineering at Ingalls
Jennifer Childs named VP quality and engineering at Ingalls HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Jennifer Childs has been named vice president of quality and engineering of the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 6, 2025. She succeeds Brian Blanchette, who is to succeed Kari Wilkinson as president of Ingalls Shipbuilding (and become an HII VP)…
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VIDEO: HII christens Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800)
VIDEO: HII christens Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) HII (NYSE: HII) christened the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, Dec, 7. The ship’s sponsors are the six women of the historic group known as the Little Rock Nine, the first African American students to attend all-white Central High School…
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VIDEO: Trident shares its vision for sustainable shipbuilding
VIDEO: Trident shares its vision for sustainable shipbuilding At the 2024 International Workboat Show, we had the opportunity to sit down with Luke Briant, vice president of sales and marketing at Arlington, Va.-based Trident Maritime Systems, to discuss the company’s unique approach to shipbuilding, sustainability, and its long-term vision for the maritime industry. In this…
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Op-Ed: The degradation and recovery of U.S. shipbuilding
Op-Ed: The degradation and recovery of U.S. shipbuilding by Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine LLC Global maritime supremacy has been a cornerstone of our national security for decades. However, today, we have not only lost this supremacy, we are not even close to being able to regain it if needed. We are a nation…
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WinGD wins more orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engines
WinGD wins more orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engines With a growing number of ammonia carriers being ordered, Swiss headquartered engine developer WinGD has secured further orders for its ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine design in the growing ammonia carrier market. The engines, to be built at Yuchai Marine Power Co., will be delivered for a total…
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Op-Ed: A decade of financial restructuring in maritime
Op-Ed: A decade of financial restructuring in maritime By Scott C. Clarkson, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of California, Santa Ana, Calif. Over the past decade, several international shipyards, boat builders, and marine shipping companies have encountered financial difficulties due to various external challenges. Notable examples include Harland & Wolff, the historic Belfast shipyard,…