Chris Thorne, Director of Strategy and Operations, UMAS, on green corridors for shipping

Op-Ed: Pioneering green corridors for a sustainable maritime future

By Chris Thorne, Director of Strategy and Operations, UMAS In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) updated strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping by 2050, key

While naval architects, shipyards and equipment suppliers saw a boom in their immediate future, the renewal of the fishing fleet has barely begun.

Op-Ed: Engineering insights when building a trawler

By Jim Towers, PE Principal in Charge, Elliott Bay Design Group Constructing a new factory trawler fishing vessel in the United States is not an undertaking for the faint of heart. Thinking

The role of high-performance marine lubricants is essential to provide the correct levels of protection in the industry.

Op-Ed: Charting the course of marine lubricants

By Matthew Bentley, Product Manager, Marine Engine Oil, Lubrizol The 1968 book, “The Observer’s Book of Ships,” by Frank E. Dodman, is part of a series of small, pocket-sized reference volumes and

Tunley Environmental chief scientist Rob Moorcroft

Op-Ed: Top 4 tips on how U.S. ports can claim $3 billion Clean Ports Program grant

At the end of October the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  gave stakeholders a “first look” at its plans to implement a new $3 billion port emission reduction program. During a webinar

Robert Schluter, Managing Director of e1 Marine

Q&A: e1 Marine on methanol to hydrogen fuel cell technology

Back in September, an independent study conducted by maritime research house Thetius revealed that methanol to hydrogen generator technology, developed by Bend, Ore., based renewable energy technology pioneer e1 Marine, can significantly reduce EPA-regulated emissions

Cruise lines are tracking their usage as part of their environmental reporting.

Shoreside electricity and data monitoring take hold in the cruise industry

On July 7, 2023, the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its participating maritime countries set their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions strategy to achieve net zero “by or around” 2050. As

Kristen Wilson, Bureau Veritas

Q&A: Bureau Veritas on North American projects

Marine Log (ML): How did Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore come about in North America? Kristen Wilson (KW): Bureau Veritas (BV) was founded as a Marine Assurance Company in Antwerp, Belgium, in

Charlie Grey, CEO of Tankers International

Q&A with CEO of Tankers International

Charlie Grey, CEO of Tankers International, leads the world’s largest VLCC pool. In this exclusive Marine Log Q&A, Grey answers questions on hot topics in the global shipping industry, from the outlook

Armada Risk Partners CEO Ed McNamara, Cleveland Ohio port insurance broker

Op-Ed: Protecting a port or shipyard with the right insurance

By Ed McNamara CEO Armada Risk Partners Ports, terminal and shipyard operators need to be especially vigilant and aware of how they should protect themselves in the event of collisions between vessels

One key element is securing optimal barge rates for the transport of goods—a cornerstone for balancing financial health and competitive edge.

Op-Ed: Navigating industry barge rates

Navigating the complex world of shipping and logistics can be a tremendous task, especially when you’re focused on maintaining competitiveness, ensuring operational efficiency, and keeping a keen eye on the bottom line.

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