U.S. Navy accepts delivery of USNS Lucy Stone
NAVSEA reports that the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209) was delivered to the Navy, Dec. 16. The delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from shipbuilder
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VIDEO: New NWF study highlights the advantages of inland waterways employment
The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned and released a new study, “Evaluating Employment by Inland Waterways Operators,” conducted by the Center for Ports and Waterways, Texas A&M Transportation Institute. A video
New tour vessel Spirit of Mulgumpin enters service in Queensland
Spirit of Mulgumpin, a highly customized 22-meter tour vessel designed by Incat Crowther and built by the Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard in Queensland, Australia, is now in operation for eco-tour
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Brazilian pusher tug duo will have fuel-flexible Wärtsilä main engines
Two pusher tugs under construction for Brazilian agribusiness and commodities giant AMAGGI will have Wärtsilä main engines The tugs are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are
Somtrans christens LNG bunker barge
Bunker barge United LNG I has been officially christened in the Port of Antwerp. It marks an important moment for family-owned Belgian shipping company Somtrans, main shipbuilding contractor RensenDriessen and outfitting partners
Op-Ed: The key objective in advancing shipping’s digital transformation
The maritime industry stands at a digital crossroads. Over the past decade, the conversation has evolved from seeing shipping’s digitalization as a “nice to have,” to essential. From AI-driven decision making to
2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon sets new attendance record
The Seamens Church Institute’s 2025 River Bell Awards Luncheon, one of the inland maritime industry’s most prominent annual gatherings, was held in Paducah, Ky., on December 11. This year’s luncheon welcomed 634
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft in landmark agreement for six next-gen cruise ships
MSC Cruises yesterday announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, marking the launch of its “New Frontier” platform—a brand-new
Crowley names Jen Leonard chief people officer
Crowley has appointed Jen Leonard as its chief people officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Megan Davidson, who was recently named the company’s chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1. As vice president
Alfa Laval introduces new LNG FCM
Alfa Laval has launched a new fuel-conditioning module (FCM) that prepares liquified natural gas (LNG) for seamless use in marine engines. The new LNG FCM expands Alfa Laval’s portfolio for alternative fuels,