Ship Repair USA: Women at the helm
Ship repair has long been a male-dominated corner of the maritime industry—but that’s changing. At Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA, taking place June 10–11 in New Orleans, a standout panel titled “Women
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Op-Ed: Hydraulic fluids and the future of compliance
By Joe Weinand, industrial lubrication specialist, Chevron Behind every successful marine operation lies an increasingly complex challenge: meeting increasingly stringent environmental standards for hydraulic fluids without sacrificing performance. Operators are under pressure
World’s most powerful methanol engine set for delivery
MAN Energy Solutions reports that it will deliver the world’s most powerful methanol engine in June 2025. Rated at 82,440 kW @ 80 rpm, the engine, an MAN B&W 12G95ME-C10.5-LGIM (-Liquid Gas
Kongsberg Maritime launches new electric towing winch for tug market
Expanding its winch product portfolio, Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new electric towing winch powered by a frequency converter-driven electric motor. It is designed to deliver enhanced operational efficiency and reduced environmental
AWO elects ACBL’s Patrick Sutton as its new chairman
The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the its Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Patrick Sutton, senior vice president, business development and
Trump lifts Empire Wind stop work order
The Trump administration has lifted the stop work order on the Empire Wind 1 project that was imposed by Secretary of Energy Doug Burgum on April 16. The news was welcome by
Hempel A/S names Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel its new CPCO
Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel is joining Hempel A/S’s executive group management as chief people & culture officer (CPCO) and EVP, people & culture. She will join Hempel on July 1 from from DFDS, where
Galveston LNG Bunker Port aims for 2027 opening
The Texas-based Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) is now fully permitted for construction, having received final authorizations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard. On completion, the facility
St. Johns Ship Building completes WINDEA CTV trio
St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., reports that it has delivered the WINDEA Reliance, the third and final vessel in a series of 30-meter aluminum crew transfer vessels (CTVs) built for WINDEA
MAN L35/44DF CD genset passes Type Approval Test
MAN Energy Solutions reports that the two dual-fuel versions of its MAN L35/44DF engine have both successfully completed Type Approval Testing (TAT) for auxiliary genset and electric propulsion application at constant speeds,