July 2026
Explore the latest developments in green vessel technologies, evolving regulations and the real-world experiences of vessel operators navigating the industry’s energy transition.
Author: Heather Ervin
Listen Up! Podcast: Navigating the triple threat to maritime operations
As maritime operations become increasingly complex, vessel operators are navigating more than crowded waterways. Aging bridge systems, growing vessel traffic and the rise of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) jamming and spoofing
Parker Towing repowers towboat with Mitsubishi Tier 3 engines
Parker Towing Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala., has completed a repower of the M/V Syble Fay, replacing the vessel’s original Cummins QSK38 main engines with two Mitsubishi S12R Tier 3 diesel engines during a
Q&A: Jennifer Carpenter on the Jones Act and America’s workforce
More than 1,250 students graduated from the nation’s seven U.S. maritime academies this year, entering the workforce at a time when the domestic maritime industry is emphasizing the need for more qualified
Ship Repair USA 2026 draws record crowd to Jacksonville
Marine Log‘s fourth annual Ship Repair USA conference welcomed a record crowd of nearly 300 maritime professionals to Jacksonville, Fla., on June 23–24, underscoring the growing demand for a dedicated forum focused
Podcast: Strategies for extending vessel life and improving reliability
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
Ship Repair USA: Supply chain pressures shape ship repair operations
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
Q&A: Inside the Jones Act—A working mariner’s view
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
Podcast: What maritime employers need to know about noncompete agreements
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
June 2026
This issue examines the trends, technologies and policy developments shaping the future of shipbuilding, ship repair and sustainable maritime operations.