USCG gets $25 billion One Big Beautiful Bill boost
The U.S. Coast Guard has welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment in the service included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — marking the largest single commitment of funding in the
Op-Ed: MEPC 83 brings a new era of maritime data demands
By Tommi Vihavainen, product owner – Logbook, Safety Solutions, NAPA The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) in April 2025, has brought more than a historic global carbon
HD Hyundai aims to transplant “Korean shipbuilding DNA” into India
South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai is joining forces with Cochin Shipyard, India’s largest state-owned shipyard, to strengthen its influence in the Indian and global markets. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering,
New ABS modeling could lower EV battery thermal runaway fire risks
ABS has developed advanced simulation modeling of thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery fires, in a critical step forward in tackling one of maritime’s biggest emerging safety risks — car carrier fires involving
MER Equipment names Bill Forslund sales manager
Seattle-based custom-built marine and industrial power systems specialist MER Equipment has promoted Bill Forslund to sales manager. In his new role, he will lead the company’s sales strategy with a focus on
North Star’s new 2024 ESG report shows big advances in sustainability
Aberdeen, Scotland-headquartered offshore vessel specialist North Star has released its 2024 ESG report that shows that the company has made major advances in sustainability, including an18% reduction in fleet CO2 emissions. North
Podcast: Tototheo on rethinking maritime digitalization
In the latest episode of Listen Up!, Marine Log’s official podcast, we take a closer look at digital transformation in the maritime sector—beyond the buzzwords. Host Heather Ervin is joined by Vlassis
Tarka II fire underscores why effective placement of smoke and fire detectors matters
Following its investigation of a fire that broke out aboard the 66-foot long, 1972-built fishing vessel Tarka II in September last year, the National Transportation Safety Board is highlighting the importance of
Chevron cylinder oil delivers efficiency gains for Susesea’s bulker fleet
Turkish shipowner Susesea, which has a fleet of six bulk carriers, has successfully upgraded its cylinder lubrication strategy by adopting Chevron’s Taro Ultra Advanced 40 (TUA 40). Working closely with Chevron Marine
GAO turns its spotlight on MARAD financial assistance programs
Back in February, a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found, that while the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has about 800 employees to carry out its many missions,