The Clean Ferries Bill (A11303/S10381), now being considered by New York State legislature, calls for publicly funded ferry companies to purchase only zero-emission vessels starting in 2028, and for other public vessels
![WinGD’s first ethanol-fuelled X-DF-M/E engines have been selected for two Guabalmax ore carriers ordered by Shandong Shipping Corporation and chartered long-term to Vale. [Image: CSDC (China Ship Design & Research Center]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/New-Gmax-Perspective-Credits-to-CSDC-China-Ship-Design-Research-Center-Co.Ltd1_-300x225.jpg)
Swiss-headquartered engine developer WinGD reports that its first ethanol-fueled X-DF-M/E engines have been ordered for the two 325,000 dwt Guabalmax ore carriers to be built for China’s Shandong Shipping Corporation to operate
![Signet Sirius and Signet Capella, built by Signet Maritime's Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard are each powered by three MTU series 400 engines. [Photo: Rolls-Royce Power Systems]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Signet-Maritime_tug_mtu-engines-1-300x225.jpg)
Rolls-Royce’s MTU engines have now been powering tugs around the world for 20 years, establishing themselves as a trusted brand in the demanding sector with more than 500 MTU engines in service
Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. Issued by Bureau Veritas and the Netherlands, the approval
Jeffersonville, Ind.-based American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced an expansion of its operations in Port Houston through a new agreement with the Port of Houston Authority. Under the agreement, ACBL has leased
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has issued an RFEI (request for expressions of interest) inviting responses from maritime operators, vessel designers, logistics firms, and technology partners for the development
![International Day for Women in Maritime sees V. Group and International Seaways, Inc. enter the second year of running their female cadet program. [Photo: V.Group]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/38d5a8b9-2de9-0993-9ce7-05c7e31760f1-300x225.jpg)
Today, May 18, is International Day for Women in Maritime and it sees ship manager V. Group and New York City headquartered International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE:INSW) entering the second year of running
The St. Paul (Minn.) Engineer District awarded a $5.5 million contract May 14 to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting of Dubuque, Iowa, for Stage 3 of a restoration project in Lower Pool 10
Hönö, Sweden-based Berg Propulsion has been contracted to supply the propulsion and control systems for four diesel-electric, firefighting offshore support tugs that will be the most powerful vessels of their type thus
Houston-based Caturus LLC announced on May 15 that it has made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Commonwealth LNG project, which includes successful closing of $9.75 billion in project financing
