October 2025
In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology.
GLDD books dredging work orders worth $134 million
America’s largest provider of dredging services, Houston-headquartered Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) reports that it has received seven work awards totaling over $130 million. In all cases the client
Hanwha picks former PEO Ships Tom Anderson for top new U.S. shipbuilding role
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and former Program Executive Officer, Ships, Tom Anderson has joined Arlington, Va.-headquartered Hanwha Defense USA as president of U.S. shipbuilding. Anderson served in the U.S. Navy for 34
IWS books first charter for just-delivered CSOV IWS Sunwalker
Oslo-headquartered Integrated Wind Solutions ASA (IWS) reports that its IWS Fleet AS subsidiary has secured a 75-day fixed charter contract for the Commissioning Service Operation Vessel IWS Sunwalker with an existing client.
NSRP selects three R&D projects for $6.2M in awards
The Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) has selected a new round of R&D projects for award, as part of the program’s continuing mission to employ a unique
St. Johns Ship Building books a three-barge construction contract
Palatka, Fla.-based St. Johns Ship Building reports that it has been awarded a new contract by Johnson Bros. Corporation covering the construction of three 140 x 40 x 8 foot steel material
Brazilian offshore operator Seagems renews Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement
Seagems, the Brazil-based offshore operator formerly known as Sapura, has renewed and expanded its expanded lifecycle agreement with Wärtsilä to cover its fleet of offshore support vessels. Aiming to enhance the reliability
HII names Roger Kelly VP of contracts and pricing at NNS
HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Roger Kelly has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. He succeeds Matt Mulherin Jr., who has been appointed
$20M Lilly Endowment grant supports Jeffboat waterfront redevelopment
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has announced the approval of a $20 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the redevelopment of the historic Jeffboat shipyard waterfront. Jeffboat was founded
J.F. Brennan christens barge honoring late Mike Turner
J.F. Brennan Co. christened its newest barge, the Michael Turner, on September 20 in honor of a late superintendent whose leadership and spirit left a lasting mark on the marine construction firm.