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Laura DiBella designated Chairman of the FMC

President Trump has designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairman DiBella, who was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6, was nominated by President Trump

Sleipner class

First two Wallenius Sleipner car carriers deliver on their green promise

When the first of Wallenius Marine’s Sleipner concept car carriers, Future Way, was delivered in September 2024, (see story) the company said the vessel marked another step towards truly sustainable shipping. The

Op-Ed: When Bay area shipyards close, we all lose

Mare Island shows why the Bay Area can’t rebuild middle-class ladders once skilled work disappears. Just before the new year, Mare Island Dry Dock informed the city of Vallejo that it would permanently

Maersk to pay $1.9M in FMC civil penalties

FMC slaps MSC with $22.6M civil penalty

Following an enforcement proceeding (Docket No. 23-08) the Federal Maritime Commission has hit MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.) with a civil penalty totaling $22.67 million for three types of Shipping Act violations.

Lady Kailani

Breaux Brothers built luxury cat Lady Kailani now in service in Hawaii

Lady Kailani, a new 20-meter (65 foot) luxury catamaran built by south Louisiana shipyard Breaux Brothers Enterprises and designed by Incat Crowther, is now in service with Hawaii’s Kauai Sea Tours, allowing

BHSM barge launch

BHSM dry dock used to launch MBTA ferry terminal barges

In its first operation of the new year, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina (BHSM) in East Boston, Mass., completed a multi-barge roll-on operation using the 500-ton floating dry dock Providence. Measuring 115

Ferry for mystery islands

Chartwell designing lifeline ferry for undisclosed “mystery islands”

Southampton, U.K.- based naval architect firm Chartwell Marine may be best known for its offshore wind crew transfer vessels, but it has a growing number of ferries in its portfolio — including

Ship Repair USA heads to Jacksonville for 2026, opens call for speakers

Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA 2026 is moving from New Orleans to Jacksonville, Fla., for this year’s presentation, bringing ship repair, retrofitting and maintenance professionals together in one of the Southeast’s most

Galveston LNG bunkering hub

Galveston LNG Bunker Port partners up with TOTE Services

Plans for a Galveston LNG bunkering hub are moving along. Texas-based Galveston LNG Bunker Port LLC (GLBP) has now signed a preliminary agreement with TOTE Services LLC to develop and operate dedicated

Alaska offshore minerals

BOEM RFI will gauge interest in Alaska offshore minerals

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is to publish a Request for Information and Interest (RFI) to evaluate industry interest and gather public input that could inform a potential lease sale

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