FARA acquires Todd Shipyards LLC from Vigor
Here’s a story that can may mark one of the last we run featuring a once storied name in U.S. shipbuilding: Todd Shipyards. FARA Pacific Holdings, LLC (“FARA”), a long-term liability management
Vertom Group quartet will have a Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion solution
The four new 10,700 DWT geared tweendeckers being built for Netherlands-based Vertom Group at India’s Chowgule Shipyards (see earlier story) will have a Wärtsilä integrated hybrid propulsion solution. Combining the Wärtsilä 25
ICS: Shipping leaders lose confidence in their ability to manage global trade instability
The ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025, launched today by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), reveals a steady decline in confidence among global maritime leaders to manage the risks posed by increasing
New Catalina Express CARB-compliant ferry set to start construction
A new CARB-compliant ferry is on its way. Marine Group Boat Works in San Diego is set to start construction next month on a new low-emission ferry for Los Angele based Catalina
Op-Ed: Can thrusters be designed for purpose and value?
by Juho Rekola, director, sales & project management, Steerprop. SPONSORED CONTENT: Thrusters tailored for your vessel need not cost more than cookie-cutter solutions and will inevitably reduce total lifecycle costs. In many
Hydrogen engine partnership between Belgium and Japan launches
A new partnerships aims to accelerate the deployment of BeHydro’s dual fuel and 100% hydrogen engines in Japan’s ports and coastal areas. The engines will now be adapted to meet Japanese standards
Tidal Transit selects Volvo Penta to equip its new next-gen electric CTV fleet
In an agreement announced at this week’s Seawork 2025 event, U.K.-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) specialist Tidal Transit has signed an agreement with Volvo Penta that will see it outfit
Shull Autin named new Hornblower group chief maritime officer
Hornblower Group has appointed Shull Autin its new chief maritime officer. He comes to the position with over 30 years of maritime experience in marine logistics, offshore operations, safety, and environmental compliance.
Hanwha Group gets U.S. clearance to up its stake in Austal
South Korea’s Hanwha Group has been eyeing an acquisition of Austal USA parent Austal (ASX ASB) for quite some time. Today, it appeared to be making some progress. Yonhap News Agency reports
First tug reaches still-burning Morning Midas
The first of three tugs dispatched by salvor Resolve Marine to respond to the still-burning car carrier Morning Midas arrived on scene with salvage personnel Monday afternoon and has begun a full