Ship Repair USA takes shape ahead of Jacksonville debut
Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA will take place June 23–24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, marking the first time the event will be held in Jacksonville, Fla., a region with expanding
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Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi struck by drone at Dubai anchorage
The fully-laden Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi has become the latest vessel struck in the ongoing Mid East conflict that has effectively closedf the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted world oil and gas
Corps awards contract for Mississippi River navigation improvements
The St. Paul Engineer District awarded a $12.8 million contract to Kramer North America LLC, out of Plain, Wis., March 25, to upgrade lock and dam infrastructure on the Mississippi River. The
NSMV State of Maine delivered to Maine Maritime Academy
The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) State of Maine was formally delivered to Maine Maritime Academy on March 30, marking the transfer of operations from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to the
ABB picked to provide propulsion and automation solutions for new DRBA ferry
Shipbuilder Senesco Marine has contracted ABB to deliver full propulsion and automation systems for the 75-car passenger and vehicle ferry that it is building to replace the Delaware River and Bay Authority
Ann Fairchild named president and CEO of Siemens USA
Siemens announced the appointment of Ann Fairchild as president and CEO of Siemens USA, the company’s largest market globally. Fairchild, who has served as interim president and CEO since October 2025, will
Autonomous vessel innovator Saronic Series D round raises $1.75BN
Austin, Texas-headquartered autonomous vessel pioneer Saronic Technologies today announced that it has closed a $1.75 billion Series D funding round. Led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, the round values the company
Korea Express Ferry orders new high speed Incat Crowther RoPax
South Korean shipbuilder Kangnam Corporation has commissioned Incat Crowther to design a new 80-meter high-speed catamaran RoPax ferry ordered by Korea Express Ferry (KEF). Incat Crowther, Kangnam and KEF, previously collaborated on
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Steerprop in simulator-based training agreement with Aboa Mare
Two Finnish companies that are leaders in their respective spheres, Rauma-based marine propulsion specialist Steerprop and Turku-based maritime training center Aboa Mare, have reached an agreement covering simulator-based training services for vessels
MARAD invests $13.2M in U.S. Marine Highway projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) said Friday that it has invested $13,280,351 million in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the U.S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will