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

AL Salmi

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

A barge passes through the newly-opened navigation channel at Lock and Dam 3.

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

The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) State of Maine was formally delivered to Maine Maritime Academy on March 30.

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

New hybrid-electric DRBA ferry

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

Siemens announced the appointment of Ann Fairchild as president and CEO of Siemens USA, the company’s largest market globally.

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

Two Marauder hulls at Saronic's Franklin, Louisiana shipyard, where the company is scaling its MUSV fleet .

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 (KEF) RoPax

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

Thomas Friis, training director at Aboa Mare, demonstrates a full-mission bridge simulator environment, highlighting the advanced training capabilities now available through its cooperation with Steerprop for propulsion-focused vessel operations. [Image: Steerprop]

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

U.S. Marine Highways network spans 27,139 miles

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

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