August 2025
The August issue of Marine Log explores global shipbuilding trends, from Europe’s focus on high-value vessels to Asia’s continued dominance and Latin America’s growing role in supply chain resilience.
VIDEO: Maersk’s Vincent Clerc upbeat on first half performance
“We have had a strong first half of the year, driven by consistent follow through on our operational improvement plans and the successful launch of the Gemini Cooperation,” said A.P. Moller –
Austal USA gets $273M for next OPC as build of first starts
Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reports that its Austal USA subsidiary has received a $273 million contract option award from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the construction of the second Stage
Op-Ed: What July port performance data reveals
By Fraser Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO at Beacon July 2025 showed notable variations in global port berth times, with some significant increases at major container hubs alongside efficiency improvements at others. According
Seaspan’s multi-purpose icebreaker (MPI) design marks new milestone
North Vancouver, B.C.-based Seaspan Shipyards has begun the next step in the design and engineering phase of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI) program. With the Functional Design Review Meeting
MRC low-water inspection trip to mark Corps’ 250th anniversary
The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) will conduct its annual Low Water Inspection Trip, August 15–22, 2025, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers observe its 250th anniversary year, commemorating a legacy of
USCG: Deadly loss of Titan submersible was preventable
The June 2023 loss of the Titan submersible, which cost five lives, was preventable according to Jason Neubauer, chair of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) into the incident.
Op-Ed: Unlocking a sustainable blue economy
By Matthieu de Tugny, Executive Vice President, Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas Following the recent publication of Toward a Sustainable Blue Economy, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore’s Executive Vice President Matthieu de
Floating classroom connects students to river careers
With its floating classroom barge and hands-on workshops, the Mississippi River Institute is connecting young adults and school-aged kids to the river’s ecological and economic importance, while opening their eyes to careers
Guice Offshore launches new subsidiary: GO Asset Leasing
Covington, La.-headquartered mini supply and medium-sized multi-purpose vessel operator Guice Offshore has launched a new subsidiary, GO Asset Leasing to meet the growing demand for lease-ready maritime vessel heavy deck equipment. GO