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
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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
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
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J-ENG in hydrogen-fueled two stroke first
Japan Engine Corporation (J‑ENG) has successfully begun hydrogen co‑firing operation in all cylinders of a fully Japanese-made, large, low‑speed, two‑stroke hydrogen-fueled engine. According to J-ENG, the 6UEC35LSGH engine is the world’s first
American Encore riverboat passes sea trials
American Cruise Lines said its new riverboat, American Encore, has completed sea trials and is underway to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel is part of the
Colonna’s Shipyard names Brian Waterfield CFO
Brian Waterfield has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) at Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., effective March 30, 2026. In that role, he will oversee the company’s accounting function and support enterprise
Leo Martin named COO at Vancouver Shipyards
Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, B.C., has named Leo Martin chief operating officer (COO) of Vancouver Shipyards, effective April 20, 2026. In this role, he will oversee ship construction from concept design
Devall Diesel, FPT launch barge power pack
Devall Diesel Services, Sulphur, La., introduced a new addition to its product line, the Barge Power Pack, an engine system designed for hazardous-duty barge operations. The system is intended for use on
NNS names two to VP roles
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has promoted Christie Miller to the role of vice president of communications while Christian Ortego will join the division as vice president and NNS chief counsel.
Op-Ed: Biofuels move from theory to practice at sea
By Siddhesh Prabhu, Surveyor, IRClass For many shipowners, the conversation around decarbonization is no longer about long-term ambition alone. It is increasingly about what can be done now, within existing operational and