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Port Houston cargo volumes up 4% in February
Port Houston reports that cargo volumes were up 4% in February, with 4,380,996 short tons handled by the port’s eight public terminals. That brings the year-to-date total to 8,927,585 short tons, a
Stolt-Nielsen to sell 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Stolt-Nielsen Limited reports that, through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas, it has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell 50% of Avenir LNG Limited to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). Founded
U.S. approves immediate additional LNG exports from Plaquemines LNG
With Iranian actions continuing to choke off LNG exports via the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on Friday authorized an immediate 13% increase in exports at Venture Global’s
VIDEO: USCG Forward intercepts 70-foot narco sub
The U.S.Coast Guard has released video and imagery of a Feb. 24 incident that saw the 270-foot Famous-class medium-endurance cutter USCG Forward (WMEC 911) intercept a “narco sub” —more correctly a self-propelled
Polar Star completes Operation Deep Freeze 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departed McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, on March 1, after operating for 55 days below the Antarctic Circle and traveling 14,000 miles in support of
March 2026
The March issue of Marine Log looks at how maritime is moving from emissions discussion to action through voyage optimization, hybrid propulsion and policy developments.
Seadrill names Samir Ali president and CEO
Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited on March 12 announced a leadership change, effective immediately. that saw EVP and CCO Samir Ali appointed president and CEO, succeeding Simon Johnson. “The board is confident
Maersk Offshore Wind christens its new WTIV Maersk Viridis
Following its delivery by Seatrium, Maersk Offshore last week officially christened its innovative Wind Turbine Installation vessel Maersk Viridis in a ceremony that was held on the main deck of the vessel
Chris Scott to succeed John Lauer as Matson EVP and CCO
Honolulu-headquartered Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX) reports that John Lauer, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, will retire on July 1, 2026, having led the sales, marketing, pricing and customer service activities
SHI launches new SSAM Center research hub in San Diego.
Korean shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and San Diego State University (SDSU) have inaugurated the SSAM Center (SHI-SDSU Advanced Maritime Center). The new joint research center is expected to play a