A rendering of the RApport 2800 tugboat design. (Credit: Moran Towing Corporation)

Gulf LNG Tugs orders four RApport 2800 tugs

Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur LLC has announced the acquisition of four cutting-edge, high-horsepower tugboats designed for the Port Arthur LNG export facility in Texas. These Low Emission (LEV) RApport 2800

Shipbuilding in the United States has significantly declined over the past 75 years, according to Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine.

FERRIES 2024: Navigating shipbuilding challenges in the U.S.

Shipbuilding in the United States has significantly declined over the past 75 years. According to Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine LLC in North Kingstown, R.I., “We are now at a level

September 2024 Marine Log

September 2024

In this issue, we look at disruptive technologies vessel owners and operators can take advantage of to improve their operating costs and efficiencies, in addition to connectivity and digitalization.

Leveraging technology in ferry operations can greatly enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience.

FERRIES 2024: Leveraging technologies in ferry operations

Leveraging technology in ferry operations can greatly enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience. At Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference on October 29-30 in Seattle, Hornblower Group—a leading name in maritime and hospitality—along

Top Women in Maritime

Marine Log announces Top Women in Maritime Celebration event

Since 2020, Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime Awards have celebrated a diverse group of women for their outstanding professional achievements, whether they work shoreside or onboard vessels. This year, Marine Log,

Capt. Bion Stewart

FERRIES 2024: Managing chaos as a small ferry operator

While Marine Log’s FERRIES conference has traditionally spotlighted larger operations, valuable insights can also be gleaned from smaller ferry services—particularly those operating multiple trips daily throughout the year. One such example is

KAUST orders Saudi Arabia’s first regional class research vessel

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) announced that Freire Shipyards, which has over 100 years of shipbuilding experience, will build its new research vessel, R/V Thuwal II, at its yard

Passengers on the Mychal Judge ferry boat being evacuated to another boat. (Credit: Screengrab from PIX 11 YouTube)

VIDEO: Passengers evacuated from NY Waterway ferry following fire

A fire broke out aboard the NY Waterway ferry Father Mychal Judge yesterday during rush hour. The ferry was en route from Pier 11 in Manhattan to Paulus Hook and Liberty Harbor

Bellingham Shipping Terminal.

Port of Bellingham gets $17.9M grant to reconnect the shipping terminal to rail

The Port of Bellingham, Wash., recently announced that it has secured a $17.9 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant will be used to reconnect the Bellingham

The M/V Mary Cheramie.

Laborde completes first OSV repower project

Covington, La., headquartered engine and genset distributor Laborde Products recently helped with the successful repowering of the M/V Mary Cheramie, marking the company’s first Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) repower project. The vessel,

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