The countdown begins: FERRIES 2024 is one week away

In just one week, ferry industry professionals from around the world will converge in Seattle for Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference, an event poised to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities

October 2024

This issue explores a new era of ferry design, in addition to recent workboat deliveries and shoreside infrastructure challenges and solutions.

The M/V Polar King.

Alaska Marine Lines overhauls retired tugboat

The 120- by 34-foot Polar King, a Robin-class tug built at McDermott Shipyard in 1974, is being overhauled by Alaska Marine Lines. According to Kris Mullan, port engineer for Alaska Marine Lines,

Op-Ed: Using ocean data for a sustainable future

By Robert Hoddenbach, global director climate & nature, Fugro Climate change, widespread pollutants, and unsustainable fishing practices—it’s no secret that ocean health is under threat. With 40% of the global population living

Will Watson, marine product manager at Caterpillar.

Podcast: Exploring future marine propulsion options

Welcome to this edition of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Will Watson, marine product manager at Caterpillar. We’ll be diving into the myriad of marine propulsion

A welder installs new circle plates on a removed miter gate aboard the Henry M. Shreve floating heavy crane at Hannibal Locks and Dam in Hannibal, Ohio, September 13, 2024.

Pittsburgh District extends life of Hannibal Locks and Dam

Against the backdrop of the Ohio River’s steady flow and the hum of heavy machinery, the Pittsburgh Engineer District continues extensive work rehabilitating the primary lock chamber at Hannibal Locks and Dam

Q&A with Bryant Fuller of Siemens Energy

German-based Siemens Energy has provided services that focus on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of marine vessels, including ferries, by offering technologies such as hybrid and electric propulsion systems for years. To

The Buffalo Engineer District is wrapping up dredging of the federal channel at Fairport Harbor to provide ease of navigation and safe passage for large vessels carry products vital to the community, Fairport Harbor, Ohio.

Channel cleared in Fairport Harbor by Corps

Biennial dredging of Ohio’s Fairport Harbor’s federal navigation channel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is complete.  Dredging of Fairport Harbor ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of

The global ferry industry is rapidly transforming due to advancements in remote and autonomous technology, especially in Norway.

FERRIES 2024: A look at ferry innovations in Norway

The global ferry industry is rapidly transforming due to advancements in remote and autonomous technology, especially in Norway. As we look to the future, it’s essential to understand the latest developments, challenges,

AAPA reconstitutes Latin American presence with AAPA Latin America

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) recently announced the reconstitution of its presence in Latin America with the launch of AAPA Latin America. AAPA says this initiative reflects a strategic decision

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