M/V Pile is Burns Harbor’s first ocean vessel of 2025
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor celebrated the start of the 2025 international shipping season April 12 with the arrival of the 37,591 dwt Polsteam bulk carrier M/V Pile. The ship arrived safely at
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NSC recognizes ABS for reaching significant safety milestones
The National Safety Council (NSC) has presented ABS with two safety awards in recognition of the classification society’s exceptional achievement in maintaining a safe work environment. The NSC is a globally recognized
Efen and Wilson Sons carry out Brazil’s first maritime sector HVO fueling
In late March, Efen (formerly NXT) and Wilson Sons carried out the first HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fueling operation in Brazil’s maritime sector. The operation was conducted at the Açu Liquid Bulk
IMO’s MEPC 83 approves net-zero regulations for global shipping
With the conclusion of the latest session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) the International Maritime Organization (IMO) says that it has achieved another step towards establishing a legally binding
Separator Spares & Equipment in new distributor agreement
Houma, La.- based Separator Spares & Equipment LLC reports that it has signed a distributor agreement with oil filtration specialists Facet Filtration and Kaydon Filtration, both part of the Filtration Group. Separator
VIDEO: Compact tugs Rascal and Rowdy deliver big bollard pull
Two very compact, high bollard pull ship handling tugs. Rascal and Rowdy are now in service with Longview, Wash.-headquartered Brusco Tug & Barge.The Robert Allan Ltd design RAscal 2000-D series tugs were
Ingram Marine Group christens M/V David North
Nashville, Tenn.-headquartered Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony April 8 for the M/V David North. The new vessel was built as part of a series of ten four-decked, welded-steel, USCG
Brunvoll solutions picked for Smit Lamnalco ETV
The Rizhao Gangda Shipyard in China has awarded Brunvoll a contract for the delivery of an extensive propulsion, maneuvering, and dynamic positioning system for an emergency towing vessel (ETV). Built to Robert
SHIPS for America Act will support Trump executive order
President Trump’s executive order on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance calls for “securing consistent, predictable, and durable federal funding” for maritime programs. That’s going to require bipartisan Congressional support. In a hopeful sign
April 2025
Our April issue of Marine Log is now available, and we’ve packed it with insights into some of the most pressing issues facing the offshore maritime industry today.