Op-Ed: Charting the course of marine lubricants
By Matthew Bentley, Product Manager, Marine Engine Oil, Lubrizol The 1968 book, “The Observer’s Book of Ships,” by Frank E. Dodman, is part of a series of small, pocket-sized reference volumes and
McAllister receives new low emission class tractor tug
On the heels of its 160th anniversary this year, New York headquartered McAllister Towing received the M/V Grace McAllister tugboat from Maine shipyard, Washburn & Doughty. The tug is equipped with 3516E
Heddle Shipyards rebrands as Ontario Shipyards
Canada’s Heddle Shipyards, which operates three shipyards on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes, has rebranded. On January 1, it became Ontario Shipyards, saying that the name change has been made
Equinor and BP announce a “reset” of Empire Wind 2
Back in November 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission denied petitions submitted by Empire Offshore Wind, Beacon Wind, Sunrise Wind and the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, Inc. (ACENY)
Seabourn adds Starlink to the champagne and caviar
SpaceX continues to add satellites to its Starlink galaxy and maritime customers of all kinds for the low earth orbit (LEO) satcom technology. These include Carnival Corporation’s ultra luxury cruise and expedition
Standing out in a sea of maritime events
As 2023 neared its close, Marine Log finished up its conference calendar by drawing a record attendance for its long running FERRIES event with over 250 attendees—60 of them ferry operators. While
Recent workboat deliveries have enhanced fuel efficiencies in mind
Coming off the heels of the International Workboat Show last month, one thing is certain: an emphasis on green operations was all over the showroom floor. Workboats, including patrol and pilot boats—the
ECSA names its first female president
The European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA) has appointed its first female president. Karin Orsel stepped into the role for a two-year term on January 1, succeeding Philippos Philis on the conclusion of
Houthis put on warning: Now what?
Yesterday saw growing international concern over the situation in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks on merchant ships caused more vessels to avoid the area and sent ocean freight rates soaring. While
Stinne Taiger Ivø named BIMCO deputy secretary general
The world’s largest shipping association, Copenhagen-headquartered BIMCO, has appointed its director of contracts & support, Stinne Taiger Ivø, as deputy secretary general, effective January 1, 2024. She succeeds Søren Larsen, who will