The Jones Act is often debated in terms of economics, trade policy, and domestic shipping costs. But for the thousands of American mariners who work aboard U.S.-flag vessels, the law represents something
Limassol, Cyprus-headquartered Sallaum Lines has ordered the two largest vessels in its history. It has signing a shipbuilding contract with China’s Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for two next-generation pure car
Details on the specifics of the peace agreement reached by the U.S. and Iran remain unclear. But in a post on Truth Social yesterday, President Trump said: “I hereby fully authorize the
Everllence has announced that the world’s first order for its latest generation of dual‑fuel methane engine, the Everllence B&W ME‑GI (-Gas Injection) Mk10.7 type is for the engines that will power a
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) welcomed 635 maritime leaders and professionals to Chelsea Piers in New York City on June 11 for its annual Silver Bell Award celebration. Genco Shipping and Trading
ABS and Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (HD HHI) have signed a joint development agreement to support the development of a U.S.-flagged 50,000 DWT oil and chemical tanker. Under the
Autonomous vessel innovator Saronic Technologies is joining forces with Torrance Calif.-based hypersonic missile developer Castelion. They plan to integrate Castelion’s hypersonic strike missile Blackbeard with Saronic’s medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) Marauder,
As federal enforcement priorities shift and state laws continue to evolve, maritime employers are facing new questions about the use and enforceability of noncompete agreements. In the latest episode of Marine Log‘s
Fincantieri reports that its Norwegian subsidiary Vard has signed a contract covering the design and construction of an advanced stern trawler for Ålesund, Norway-based fishing company Rosund Drift AS. The stern trawler
Seaspan Corporation reports that the Glovis Lighthouse, the first in a series of 10,800 CEU (car equivalent unit) dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) newbuilds, has embarked on its maiden
