One promising solution is the use of biocrude, hydrocarbon-rich oil produced through the thermochemical processing of inexpensive and abundant biomass.

Op-Ed: Biocrude’s role in charting a lower-carbon future

Maritime shipping plays a key role in global trade, providing transportation for roughly 80% of goods bought and sold internationally. At the same time, maritime vessels generate significant emissions—contributing around 3% of

National Security Cutter

Navy’s new frigate class will be based on Legend-class national security cutter

In a post on X, Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan said today: “I have directed a new frigate class as part of @POTUS Golden Fleet. Built on a proven American

Marine Log will host its Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 conference March 10–11, 2026, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Ala.

Marine Log returns to Mobile for TTB 2026

Marine Log will host its Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2026 conference March 10–11, 2026, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Ala. The event will bring together operators, technology

Op-Ed: Saving shipyards from the “cliff-edge” with AI

The global shipyard sector is facing a skills time bomb. In the U.S. alone the average age of the nation’s 146,500 strong shipyard workforce is 55. This aging workforce challenge is further

LCM (Landing Craft Medium)

Austal Defence Australia to build 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) for Australian Army

Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reports that it has been awarded an AUD 1.029 billion (about USD 679 million) design and build contract for Landing Craft Medium (LCM) vessels under its strategic shipbuilding

Saltchuk escort tug

Eastern Shipbuilding launches the first of four CARB-compliant Saltchuk escort tugs

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has launched the first of the four new Robert Allan Ltd. RApport 2600 escort tugs it is building for Saltchuk Marine under a contract awarded

John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209)

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

The vessel will enter service in early 2026, reinforcing the growing role of LNG bunkering in the Belgian and Dutch seaports.

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

Metal Shark will embed Tocaro Blue’s ProteusCore radar processing software into itsfleet of high speed maneuverable unmanned surface vessels (HSMUSVs). [Photo: Metal Shark].-

Metal Shark and Tocaro Blue in strategic collaboration on autonomy

Jeanerette, La. -based boat builder Metal Shark and Pensacola, Fla.-headquartered Tocaro Blue, a specialist if AI-powered marine sensor processing solutions, have entered a strategic collaboration to embed Tocaro Blue’s ProteusCore radar processing

Regal Rexnord Industry Manager Bob Lennon discusses the company’s outlook, offerings for the marine powertrain market, and latest products from the booth floor at Workboat 2025.

VIDEO: Bob Lennon of Regal Rexnord talks trends at Workboat Show

Sponsored Content: Regal Rexnord Industry Manager Bob Lennon discusses the company’s outlook, offerings for the marine powertrain market, and latest products from the booth floor at the International WorkBoat Show on December

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