November 2024
In this edition, we explore the challenges of navigating the waters, from salvage operations to the latest advancements in fireboat technology. We also take a look at the future of OSVs.
Author: Heather Ervin
Op-Ed: Developing marine lubricants for conventional fuels
Dr. Olivier Denizart, Lubmarine’s technical manager, looks at the continual work that is being done by Lubmarine to develop new and improved marine engine lubricants to meet today’s—and tomorrow’s—global shipping fleet. While
Maritime shows up for inaugural Top Women in Maritime Celebration
Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Celebration award event, held November 11 at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, La., exceeded expectations with over 225 attendees coming together to celebrate
Q&A: 10 minutes with Leo Hambro of Tidal Transit
Leo Hambro, co-founder and director of U.K.-based crew transfer vessel specialist Tidal Transit recently sat down with Marine Log to discuss electric and hybrid vessels. Marine Log (ML): What are the main
Historic funding approved for Texas ship channels
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for ship channel improvement projects that will support Texas’ economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive. The commission approved
FERRIES 2024 highlighted industry collaboration in Seattle
The 37th annual Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference, held in Seattle, brought together over 230 attendees, including nearly every ferry operator from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alaska. The event, which took
Eureka Naval Craft unveils new vessels for defense and commercial markets
Dover, Del.-based Eureka Naval Craft has officially launched its line of Surface Effect Ships (SES), a next-generation class of naval vessels. The company, which has been operating in a low-profile development phase
Op-Ed: Digital shipping needs more than software sales
Owners and operators are recognizing the need for real world expertise in solutions that promise tangible efficiency gains via voyage optimization, says Duncan Wyse, head of growth, Americas, at Coach Solutions The
New fireboat delivered to Chesapeake Fire Department
Custom aluminum boat manufacturer Munson Boats, based in Burlington, Wash., recently delivered a 40-foot aluminum fireboat to the Chesapeake (Va.) Fire Department. The boat, which is the company’s “Fire Boat 4” model,
Ports of Indiana and Port of Cork to explore Ireland-Indiana container service
Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined officials from Indiana and Cork, Ireland, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ports of Indiana and Port of Cork on October 23. The MoU