Maritime Partners repowers M/V John Austin
Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners has repowered the twin-screw pushboat M/V John Austin, replacing its Cummins QSK38 (1300 hp @ 1800 rpm) with a Mitsubishi S12R-Y3 engine rated at 1260 hp @
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November 2025
This month’s features explore how offshore, workboat, and patrol sectors are adapting to new markets, cleaner power, and evolving demands.
Le Groupe ALMACO opens new Quebec City head office
Le Groupe ALMACO, the Canadian subsidiary of Turku, Finland-headquartered ALMACO Group, has officially inaugurated its new head office in Quebec City, strengthens its international collaboration with Davie Shipbuilding. As we reported earlier,
Svitzer takes 66.6% stake in Norway’s Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen-headquartered Svitzer Group A/S has acquired a 66.6% stake in leading Norwegian towage and marine service company Buksér og Berging AS, subject to final regulatory approvals. Svitzer says that there are no
![The new Prestige-class vessel will be a sister ship to Seven Seas Prestige, set for delivery in 2026. A second ship in the same class is already scheduled for delivery in 2030. [Image: Regent Seven Seas Cruises]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sevenseaspresttige-300x225.jpg)
NCLH orders third Prestige-class cruise ship for its Regent Seven Seas ultra luxury brand
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) has confirmed a newbuild order with Fincantieri to construct a third Prestige-class vessel for its ultra-luxury brand, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The ship is scheduled
![Arklow Shipping coaster. [Photo: Ferus Smit]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Arklow-Shipping-coaster-300x225.jpg)
EST-Floattech Octopus battery systems selected for 6 new Arklow Shipping coasters
EST-Floattech B.V. is to deliver its Octopus Lite battery system for a new series of six 11,000 dwt coasta; cargo vessels to be built for Irish ship operator Arklow Shipping by the
WIMOs names Hillary Franke its new executive secretary
Women In Maritime Operations (WIMOs), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, advancing, and connecting women in the maritime industry reports that Hillary Franke has been elected as its new executive secretary. Franke
Freire Shipyard lays keel for Spain’s new diver support vessel
Spain’s family owned Freire Shipyard has laid the keel for the diver support vessel (NC 739) that it is building under its first contract awarded it by the Spanish Navy. The new
BOEM moves ahead on Gulf of America and Cook Inlet offshore lease sales
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced two major steps toward expanding offshore energy development pursuant to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The agency released the Final Notice of
Odyssey Marine Exploration files U.S. offshore critical minerals lease sale request
Back in April, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources.” One company interested in doing some of that unleashing is Tampa, Fla=headquartered Odyssey Marine Exploration