“We have canceled purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas for decommissioned ferries Elwha and Klahowya,” Washington State Ferries said September 5. “This comes after issues arose while Armas tried to move
To ensure the availability of fresh produce during extended deployments at sea, CSS Asterix, the Canadian Navy combat support ship created by converting and transforming a containership, is to get an onboard
In ongoing fallout from the 2023 CNN “Operation Fouled Anchor” report on sexual assault and harassment at the United States Coast Guard Academy, thirteen former academy cadets have filed separate Federal Tort
Since 2020, Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Awards have celebrated a diverse group of women for their outstanding professional achievements, whether they work shoreside or onboard vessels. This year, Marine Log,
While Marine Log’s FERRIES conference has traditionally spotlighted larger operations, valuable insights can also be gleaned from smaller ferry services—particularly those operating multiple trips daily throughout the year. One such example is
Anna Nash has joined MSC Group’s luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys as president, reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division. Nash comes to Explora Journeys’ senior leadership team
Another U.S. offshore wind project is moving smoothly through the regulatory pipeline. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the availability of its final Environmental Assessment (EA) of the U.S.
Driving decarbonization of maritime transport & shipping through vessel electrification The marine sector, responsible for about 2-3% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, is striving to meet the International Maritime Organization’s 2050 net-zero target.
Scania has launched a new 13-liter marine engine for propulsion and auxiliary applications that it says is its most advanced marine engine yet, meeting high performance and reliability standards. Designated the DI13
MAN Energy Solutions has just announced a new generation of its common-rail fuel- injection system for its medium-speed, four-stroke portfolio. The CR 2.2 common-rail fuel-injection system will eventually completely replace its CR
Local officials and port workers celebrated the opening today of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Partially funded by a U.S. Maritime Administration
Hamburg-based Becker Marine Systems showcased two recent additions to its portfolio of maneuvering systems and energy-saving devices at this week’s SMM event. Both are aimed at optimizing vessels’ hydrodynamic performance. During a
