As vessel operators continue to extend the service lives of existing fleets, maintenance and reliability have become increasingly important considerations. Aging propulsion and auxiliary systems can present operational challenges, making it critical
Supply chain disruptions may have eased from their pandemic-era peaks, but shipyards, vessel operators, suppliers, and logistics providers continue to navigate a complex operating environment where delays, material shortages, and transportation challenges
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
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
This issue examines the trends, technologies and policy developments shaping the future of shipbuilding, ship repair and sustainable maritime operations.
Federal spending priorities play a critical role in shaping opportunities for shipyards, repair facilities and maritime service providers. At Marine Log‘s Ship Repair USA—taking place June 23-24 in Jacksonville, Fla.—industry leaders and
What do vessel interiors, crew accommodations and exterior branding say about an operator—and the people who work on board? In the latest episode of Marine Log‘s Listen Up! podcast, Jayne Russell, founder
Diversified Marine of Holland, Mich., has delivered the tug M/V Tarps to Eckstein Trade & Transport (ET&T), marking a milestone for the woman-owned marine transportation services company as it continues to expand
Maritime cybersecurity is no longer just a technology issue. Increasingly, it is becoming an operational, compliance and project management challenge affecting vessel owners, operators and shipyards alike. That growing industry shift will
The M/V Alexa Golding recently joined Golding Barge’s inland waterways fleet in Vicksburg, Miss., as a new 2,800-hp retractable twin-screw towboat designed by Sterling Marine and constructed by Steiner Shipyard in Bayou
