October 2025 issue of Marine Log magazine focuses on the ferry and cruise industry.

October 2025

In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology.

J.F. Brennan Co. christened its newest barge, the Michael Turner, on September 20 in honor of a late superintendent whose leadership and spirit left a lasting mark on the marine construction firm.

J.F. Brennan christens barge honoring late Mike Turner

J.F. Brennan Co. christened its newest barge, the Michael Turner, on September 20 in honor of a late superintendent whose leadership and spirit left a lasting mark on the marine construction firm.

Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference

Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025

Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference, taking place November 4–5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City

Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day event.

FERRIES 2025 to feature tour of New York’s first hybrid-electric public ferry

Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day

Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast returns with a new episode featuring Dave Lee, vice president of technology and innovation at Maritime Partners LLC, to discuss how methanol-to-hydrogen generation could reshape port decarbonization.

Listen Up! explores shoreside hydrogen power with e1 Marine

Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast returns with a new episode featuring Dave Lee, vice president of technology and innovation at Maritime Partners LLC, to discuss how methanol-to-hydrogen power could reshape port decarbonization.

Delgado’s Maritime Training Center has completed a Deckhand Training Center renovation and unveiled new programs.

Delgado Maritime Center unveils upgrades, new programs

Delgado Community College’s Maritime and Industrial Training Center in New Orleans has completed a major renovation of its Deckhand Training Center and announced new programs and facility upgrades that further its mission

President and CFO Angela Dyer McVeay reflects on the MK Industries journey from supporting major shipbuilders to tackling high-profile international projects.

Q&A: Angela Dyer McVeay on shaping maritime’s workforce

As MK Industries—a staffing agency specializing in skilled labor for marine, industrial, and other sectors—celebrates its 30th anniversary, President and CFO Angela Dyer McVeay reflects on the company’s journey from supporting major

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Coast Guard to invest $350 million in robotics and autonomous systems

The U.S. Coast Guard announced yesterday it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, a move aimed at enhancing maritime operations, improving safety, and strengthening the service’s ability

Lessons from Auckland’s Electric Ferries on Agenda at FERRIES 2025

Lessons from Auckland’s e-ferries on agenda at FERRIES 2025

Michael Eaglen, CEO and co-founder of New Zealand-based EV Maritime, will present on the launch of Auckland’s first fully electric fast ferries at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 Conference, taking place November 4–5

Rear Adm. Zeita Merchant to keynote Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Celebration

Rear Adm. Zeita Merchant of the U.S. Coast Guard will deliver the keynote address at Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Celebration on December 2 at The National WWII Museum in New

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