Iran seizes “floating armory” off Fujairah
Underscoring the hazards of operations in the Strait of Hormuz region, UKMTO reports that yesterday a vessel was “taken by unauthorized personnel” while at anchor 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah and
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VIDEO: Leah Talactac succeeds Torstein Hagen as Viking CEO
Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK) has appointed Leah Talactac, president and CFO, as chief executive officer. Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO, has been appointed executive chairman and will continue to serve as
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Navy awards GD NASSCO $856M for T-AO 217 construction
General Dynamics NASSCO reports that it has received funding of $856 million for the construction of T-AO 217. The ship is part of the San Diego shipbuilder’s current block buy contract from
Wilson Sons launches new tugboat WS Capella
Brazil’s Wilson Sons this week held a launching ceremony at its Guarujá, São Paulo, shipyard for WS Capella, the second of three new high-powered tugboats, Like the first in the series WS
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Meet Ergon’s first female boat pilot: Beverly Ahner
Underscoring the career opportunities offered by the inland waterways industry, Vicksburg, Miss.-headquartered Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Inc. (EMIS) points to the career path of Beverly Ahner its first female boat pilot.
Davie Defense seals deal on $3.5B USCG Arctic Security Cutter contract
Davie Defense today announced the finalization of a $3.5B contract with the United States Coast Guard for the construction and delivery of five Arctic Security Cutters (ASC), a new class of Arctic
Markey Machine names Eric Rose its new president
Seattle-based deck machinery specialist Markey Machine LLC has appointed Eric Rose as its president. He comes to the company with extensive leadership experience in the commercial marine and heavy industrial sectors, most
Maryland reaches $2.2B settlement with Dali owner and operator
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown yesterday announced that the State of Maryland has reached a final settlement of $2.25 billion with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the
Op-Ed: Shipping’s future will depend on the skills of both men and women
International Day for Women in Maritime is observed annually on May 18. For me, when asked about its significance, I see it as a way to celebrate the women who work, both
Ship Repair USA: Why some shipyards win repeat business according to vessel owners
That question will take center stage during the session “Inside the Owner’s Mind: What Makes a Shipyard ‘Bankable’?” at Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA, taking place June 23–24, 2026, at the Hyatt