The dry dock was named after Billy Manley, who worked as the yards and docks chief for the district until his passing in 2020.

Memphis District adds third dry dock to river maintenance fleet

The  Memphis Engineer District gathered at Ensley Engineer Yard earlier this month to christen its newest floating dry dock, named Manly, in honor of Billy Manley, a former employee who served as

Developed by Teknicraft Design, the Chugach Express boasts an 84.5- by 30.7-foot semi-displacement aluminum catamaran hull, representing cutting-edge maritime engineering. (Credit: AAM/Teknicraft Design)

All American Marine delivers hydrofoil-assisted tour vessel

Bellingham, Wash., based All American Marine (AAM) today announced the delivery of the Chugach Express to Alaska-based Phillips Cruises and Tours. This high-speed and long-range eco-tour vessel will operate daily in Prince William Sound

NOAA ENCs frequency increases

Updates for NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENCs) have historically been published weekly but are now being pushed daily, Monday through Friday. These updates include weekly Notice to Mariners corrections and additional critical

James Morton of AkzoNobel.

Podcast: Alternative fuels—What the experts say now

In this edition of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast, we talk to James Morton, marketing director of AkzoNobel, on ship coatings, decarbonization efforts and vessel performance. In today’s episode, James will fill

Sabrina Brigance, managing director marine practice, and Troy Vermillion, client executive—both with Hylant.

Ship Repair USA: How do you retain shipyard talent?

One of the biggest challenges being faced by nearly every sector of the maritime industry is attracting and retaining a talented workforce. Speaking more on this topic at the second annual Marine

At 371 feet LOA, the Vaneta Marie dredge is one of the longest in the U.S.

Vaneta Marie christened in New Orleans for Muddy Water Dredging

On Friday, Muddy Water Dredging LP, based in Orange, Texas, held the christening ceremony of its new Marlin Class dredge, the Vaneta Marie, at the Port of New Orleans. The custom 24-inch dual

From its propulsion system to its onboard amenities, every aspect of the new vessel’s design reflects a dedication to safety, environmental stewardship and operational efficiency.

Eureka Shipping to build new cement carrier for Great Lakes trade

Cyprus-based Eureka Shipping, a cement carrier service provider jointly owned by SMT Shipping and Canada’s CSL Group, recently announced the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation on the

A dredging vessel fills a barge with material pulled from the bottom of the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, Ohio, November 15, 2023.

Corps of Engineers to start dredging Cleveland Harbor

Dredging of the Cleveland Harbor federal navigation channel by the Buffalo Engineer District and its contractor, Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co., will begin in May.   Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible

Darren Guillory, Technical Solutions Specialist, SSI discusses how the NSRP has helped to create competitive advantage for U.S. shipbuilders.

Op-Ed: An effective U.S. National Shipbuilding Research Program

By Darren Guillory, Technical Solutions Specialist, SSI The U.S. National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) was established in 1971 to identify areas for improvement within U.S. shipbuilding. Working with shipbuilders and the supply

TTB 2024

Photos: TTB 2024 in review

Photos of last month’s Marine Log’s TTB conference are now available. For the fourth year in a row, attendance at TTB 2024 (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference exceeded expectations, attracting a growing

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