Will this be Africa’s next piracy hot spot?
Maritime security and risk analysis specialist Dryad Global warns that an insurgency by a militant group in Mozambique poses a serious maritime security threat. Dryad reports that on March 24, the militant
SCA member shipyards get $7 million in grants
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) reports that nine of its members received more than $7 million in the latest round of awards under the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Small Shipyard Grant Program.
TAI acquired by S&B Infrastructure
New Orleans based naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy Technology Associates Inc. (TAI) has been acquired by S&B Infrastructure Ltd. TAI will TAI will continue its operations as TAI Engineers LLC. S&B
New report highlights growing marine and maritime robotics market
SPONSORED CONTENT: With Earth’s population nearing 8 billion people, the next phase of humanity critically depends on using technology and infrastructure wisely to help protect all of the planet’s resources. This includes
Offshore driller exits Chapter 11
Offshore drilling contractor Valaris — which until a 2019 name change was called EnscoRowan — reports that on April 30, 2021, it completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Two GLMA cadets awarded Crowley scholarships
Crowley Maritime Corp. has awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) cadets Tristan Barnett and Jackson Dagata for their achievements and interest in maritime careers. Named
BAE Systems gets its frigate together
Last week, BAE Systems brought the two halves of HMS Glasgow together for first time. The aft block of the ship, the first City Class Type 26 frigate being built for the
Why Cleaves is bullish on bulkers
The latest weekly report from Oslo-headquartered Cleaves Securities makes some optimistic predictions for the dry bulk sector. Noting that the Baltic Dry Index reached 3,053 points on Friday, the highest level since
Singapore broadens crew change ban
As the COVID-19 outbreak in India starts to threaten neighboring countries, Singapore has extended its prohibition on crew change ban on crews with a recent travel history to India. A Port Marine
May 2021
In this issue of Marine Log, we answer why cybercrime is heading to the sea, dive into propulsion and emissions, talk about dredging, and more.