Author: Marine Log Staff

Avenir LNG vessel
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Stolt-Nielsen to sell 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Stolt-Nielsen Limited reports that, through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas, it has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell 50% of Avenir LNG Limited to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). Founded

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departed McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, on March 1, after operating for 55 days below the Antarctic Circle.
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Polar Star completes Operation Deep Freeze 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departed McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, on March 1, after operating for 55 days below the Antarctic Circle and traveling 14,000 miles in support of

L to R: John Lauer, Chris Scott
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Chris Scott to succeed John Lauer as Matson EVP and CCO

Honolulu-headquartered Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX) reports that John Lauer, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, will retire on July 1, 2026, having led the sales, marketing, pricing and customer service activities

New SNAME scholarship was made possible through a significant contribution from Thordon founder George A. “Sandy” Thomson (center). [Photo: Thordon Bearings]
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Thordon and SNAME announce new graduate scholarship

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that will support exceptional postgraduate students developing

Marine Log spoke with Michael Biercuk, CEO of Australian-based Q-CTRL and a quantum physicist, about how emerging quantum sensing technologies could provide resilient navigation alternatives for commercial and defense operators.

Q&A: The case for quantum navigation at sea

As GPS interference incidents continue to rise in key shipping corridors, concerns are growing about the maritime industry’s reliance on satellite-based navigation. From spoofing events that have disrupted port operations to widespread