Pankaj Sharma, managing director of vessel optimization platform OneLink Performance

AI will create self-optimizing ships, with a human in the loop, says OneLink

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform tomorrow’s systems to provide self-optimizing ships under human supervision, says Pankaj Sharma, managing director of vessel optimization platform OneLink Performance Sharma says that AI is set to

PPG recently announced the 100th drydocking performed using electrostatic application for marine hull coatings.

PPG marks 100th drydocking with electrostatic coating application

PPG (NYSE: PPG) recently announced the 100th drydocking performed using electrostatic application for marine hull coatings. You can learn more about electrostatic coatings in a recent op-ed by PPG’s Joanna van Helmond.

tugboat market

New Marcon report: Tugboat market continues tight

Coupeville, Wash.-based shipbroker Marcon International has released its May 2025 Tugboat Market Report. The brokerage says that the tugboat market remained tight through the first half of 2025, marked by limited vessel

Navios opts fpr Wavesight

Navios opts for ABS Wavesight for FuelEU and EU ETS compliance

As of January 1, 2025, companies with ships calling on EU ports have been required to collect and report key fuel-related data in preparation for EU submission deadlines. The ABS Wavesight platform

WindWings on LR2 tanker

BAR Technologies wins first LRT2 tanker WindWings order

BAR Technologies has received an order that will see its WindWings wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) installed on two new LR2 dual-fuel tankers, marking one of the first confirmed large-scale wind propulsion deployments

Hanwha Philly books landmark LNG carrier contract

Korea’s Hanwha Ocean said yesterday (see original release) that it had signed a contract with its affiliate Hanwha Philly Shipyard to build one LNG carrier worth 348 billion won [about $251 million],

Stirling Snow

Stirling Snow named new Mobile Pulley director of engineering

Mobile, Ala., headquartered pumps, dredging equipment, and heavy industrial components, manufacturer Mobile Pulley has named Stirling Snow its new director of engineering. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in design and

Everllence sustainability report

Everllence sustainability report: 63% cut in emissions from own production

Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) has made its corporate responsibility transparent with the publication of its sustainability report for FY 2024. The company notes that the report shows concrete progress, including a

WEDA award

Conrad Shipyard honored with WEDA Safety Excellence Award

Morgan City, La.-headquartered Conrad Shipyard reports that it has been awarded the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Safety Excellence Award in the Dredging Trade Partner category. The prestigious award was given in recognition

Great Lakes East (GLE)

Great Lakes East relocates its Florida breakbulk operations to Port Canaveral

In a move aimed at better serving its customers, breakbulk cargo carrier Great Lakes East (GLE), part of the Great Lakes Group,has relocated its Florida operations to Port Canaveral to offer monthly

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