February 2026
From harbor assist to inland operations, this issue dives into the tug, towboat and dredging markets, exploring innovation, fleet investments and the realities of working vessels.
Author: Heather Ervin
Trump signs $35M for Small Shipyard Grants in 2026
The Small Shipyard Grant Coalition says that the FY26 federal funding package recently signed by President Trump includes $35 million for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funding triggers
Ken Eriksen to open TTB 2026 with keynote on economic strength and maritime resilience
Marine Log‘s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 will open March 10 in Mobile, Ala., with a keynote address by Ken Eriksen, managing member and strategic advisor for Polaris Analytics and Consulting.
Seaboard Marine adds mobile harbor cranes at PortMiami and Port Houston
Seaboard Marine Ltd. has taken delivery of three LHM 550 mobile harbor cranes from Liebherr for use at its private terminals at PortMiami and Port Houston. The cranes are configured with electric
TTB 2026: Where AI is delivering results on the river
A panel at Marine Log‘s upcoming Tugs, Towboats & Barge (TTB) 2026 conference entilted “AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today” will take a practical, real-world look at
Ship Repair USA heads to Jacksonville for 2026, opens call for speakers
Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA 2026 is moving from New Orleans to Jacksonville, Fla., for this year’s presentation, bringing ship repair, retrofitting and maintenance professionals together in one of the Southeast’s most
TTB 2026: How risk management strengthens tug, towboat & barge profitability
As tug, towboat and barge operators face rising insurance costs, tighter margins and growing exposure across their fleets, risk management has moved from the back office to the balance sheet. At Tugs,
TTB 2026: USCG cybersecurity rules raise stakes for vessel operators
Cybersecurity threats and growing U.S. Coast Guard scrutiny will take center stage at Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026, where industry leaders will examine how unprepared vessel operators are increasingly exposed to
January 2026
The January issue of Marine Log examines how ports and cruise operators are preparing for another year of growth, investment and operational evolution.
We Work the Waterways builds momentum in 2025
The nonprofit organization We Work the Waterways closed out 2025 with significant organizational growth, expanded outreach, and increased engagement with students and jobseekers interested in maritime careers, positioning the group for broader