Turkish shipowner Susesea, which has a fleet of six bulk carriers, has successfully upgraded its cylinder lubrication strategy by adopting Chevron’s Taro Ultra Advanced 40 (TUA 40). Working closely with Chevron Marine
“During the first half of 2025, U.S. seaborne grain shipments increased 9% y/y, driven by stronger maize exports,” says Filipe Gouveia, shipping analysis manager at BIMCO. “While an increase in import tariffs
Cavitation erosion and corrosion remain persistent challenges in marine operations, often causing severe damage to rudders, thruster tunnels, and other underwater components. This leads to frequent drydockings, costly repairs, and operational downtime.
ABS has published a new technical paper on offshore floating CO2 injection that provides analysis of the offshore technologies supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS). This much-publicized approach to supporting heavy industry’s
Beloit, Wis.–headquartered Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), has appointed Steve Pykett as chief executive officer. He comes to the role with more than 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
One of the largest marine petroleum transportation companies in the U.S. is set to come under new ownership. Maritime Partners LLC reports that, on June 24, 2025, an entity controlled by one
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The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that Vice Admiral Joanna M. Nunan, 14th Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., and Deputy Superintendent Rear Admiral David M. Wulf
S&B Infrastructure Ltd. has appointed Matt Garner as president of its New Orleans based naval architecture and marine engineering subsidiary TAI Engineers (TAI). He succeeds Bill Krewsky, who will retire in September
Louis E. Sola announced yesterday that June 30, 2025, will mark the conclusion of his tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). “Nominated by President Donald J. Trump in
Hanover, Md.-headquartered Redwood Holdings, a family-owned holding company that provides a permanent home for founder, family and management-owned businesses, has agreed to acquire New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company. This is Redwood’s second