Podcast: CCTV mandates mark a turning point for maritime safety
Written by Osher Perry, CEO & founder, ShipIn Systems EDITOR’S NOTE: Osher Perry and Marine Log recently did a podcast on this topic, which you can find below on either SoundCloud or
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BAE Systems cuts ribbon for $250M Jacksonville shiplift and land level facility
BAE Systems (LON: BA) this week unveiled its new shiplift and land level repair complex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Jacksonville, Fla., shipyard. This marks a significant milestone in the $250
DNV: Aging fleet drives 42% increase in marine casualties
Driven mainly by an aging fleet, the number of maritime casualty incidents has increased by 42% between 2018 and 2024, while during the same period the global fleet grew by just 10%.
Volvo Penta unveils new fully electric IPS marine propulsion range
Volvo Penta has launched a new fully electric IPS marine propulsion range, with five drive trains, built on its Volvo Penta IPS platform. Initially developed for the marine commercial sector, the new
Vigor completes Wenatchee hybrid-electric conversion
Vigor Marine Seattle, has completed the M/V Wenatchee hybrid-electric conversion project, marking a major milestone in Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) effort to modernize its aging fleet and reduce carbon emissions. The 202-vehicle
Berg Propulsion package optimizes feeder ship duo to run on bio-methanol
NCL Nordland, the second of two 1,300 TEU dual fuel container vessels owned by MPC Container Shipshas entered service just weeks after sistership Vestland. Both feature a Berg propulsion package and can
Ingram plans to invest $50M in the St. Louis region
Ingram Marine Group, the largest barge operator on the U.S. inland waterways, is set to invest nearly $50 million in the St. Louis region over the next three years. Key projects include
New A-O-S G-class vessel M/V Gamekeeper is ready for operations
American Offshore Services (A-O-S) reports that it has taken delivery of M/V Gamekeeper, the fourth addition to its growing G-class fleet, from Metal Shark boats. The vessel and is now operational, ready
Op-Ed: Simulation tools in shipbuilding
By Joakim Heinolainen, Technical Consultant, and Janne Huotari, Senior R&D Engineer, at NAPA Design Solutions Simulation tools have long been fundamental to ship design and operation, supporting everything from voyage optimization to
Hempel launches Hempaguard NB silicone hull coating for newbuilds
Until now, applying advanced silicone hull coatings during the newbuilding process has posed logistical challenges for shipowners. Conventional silicone solutions require controlled environments and are typically applied either pre-delivery or in post-delivery