By Sabrina Brigance, managing director marine practice, Hylant On March 26, 2024, tragedy struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md., as it collapsed following a devastating allision with the Singapore-flagged
By Gerry Docherty, Director, Fleet Management The maritime industry faces unique safety challenges that require innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology to ensure the well-being of crew and the integrity of operations. Gerry
By Todd Hiller The Marine Log Ship Repair USA Conference, held annually in New Orleans, La., brings together some of the finest minds and leading stakeholders in the ship repair industry, providing
By Steve Warnock, VP of Engineering & Technical Support, and Matt Grussing, Regional Sales Director, both of Bailey International Hydraulic steering systems often face a persistent and destructive enemy: aeration. The following
By Ossi Mettälä, product manager for shipping solutions, NAPA Sails, wings, kites and rotors are only the most visible part of the advanced technology needed to truly embrace wind power in shipping.
By Steve Carlson, Principal in Charge & Director of Project Operations, Elliott Bay Design Group Your company has just made the exciting decision to acquire a new vessel for your fleet. Now
By Armand Lans, Senior Broker at FDR There is a potential insurance crisis brewing in Europe with vessels registered with the Dutch Flag in peril of losing their license to operate. Armand
By Del Williams, technical writer The global maritime industry, including shipbuilding as well as ship maintenance and repair, has been fighting a war against corrosion in metal vessels, infrastructure, and equipment at
By Juliette Lehman, naval architect, Elliott Bay Design Group Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the March 2024 issue of Marine Log magazine. Presently, the maritime industry is faced with revolutionary change
By Damien Bertin, Business Director, Opsealog Amid the escalating demand, the industry faces offshore support vessel (OSV) shortages, many of which were scrapped or withdrawn from the market during the pandemic. The