What’s in “The One Big Beautiful Bill” for offshore?
The House Ways and Means Committee yesterday released its proposed mark up of the of the 2025 tax reconciliation bill: “The One Big Beautiful Bill.” While it’s for sure big, opinions on
CalMac selects BMT as marine professional consultancy service provider
The U.K.’s largest ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), has selected BMT to deliver marine professional consultancy services under a multi-lot framework agreement.with three key areas: Naval architecture and technical support: Expertise in
Vertom newbuilds will feature MacGregor fully electric cargo cranes
Four 10,700 dwt geared multipurpose tweendeckers ordered by the Rhoon, Netherlands-headquartered Vertom Group at Chowgule Shipyards in India will each be equipped with two MacGregor fully electric cargo cranes. The order represents
Damen and Alfa Laval aim to make sustainability upgrades a natural part of drydockings
Damen Shiprepair has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alfa Laval Benelux that focuses on identifying opportunities for sustainability upgrades during the quotation and project phases of ship maintenance and refit. The
Höegh Evi converting Hoegh Gandria to FSRU for EGAS
Höegh Evi, the former Höegh LNG, has signed a 10-year time charter agreement with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS). It covers the deployment of the LNG carrier Hoegh Gandria as a
Podcast: Green technology and sustainable vessel designs
In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! Podcast, sponsored by Chevron, we dive into the redefining role of green technology in the maritime industry. With us today is Will Ayers, Elliott
USCG streamlines reflagging ships to the American Registry
The Coast Guard says that it has streamlined the process for reflagging foreign ships to be certificated under the American Registry, without compromising safety. In doing so, the USCG has consolidated the
Copán, Crowley’s second Avance class ship, enters service
Copán, the second vessel in Crowley’s series of four Avance Class LNG-fueled containerships on charter from Eastern Pacific Shipping, has followed its sister vessel, Quetzal, into service and begun its inaugural commercial
ClassNK releases new guidelines on safe operation of ammonia-fueled vessels
With ammonia gaining ground as an alternative fuel, ClassNK has released its “Guidelines for Safety Operation for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels” to ensure safe operation on board vessels using the green, but toxic and
Silverback teams with Petestep for new law enforcement boat
Tacoma, Wash.-based aluminum boat specialist Silverback Marine is partnering with Norsborg, Sweden-based designer Petestep to build a high performance law enforcement vessel for the New Mexico State Parks Rangers. The boat will