IUMI updates its guidance on EV fire hazards
The recent loss of the car carrier Morning Midas is yet another reminder that costly and potentially deadly EV fires on board ship remain a continuing concern and, today, the International Union
Maryland Pilots take delivery of new Chesapeake class pilot launch
The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of its fifth Chesapeake class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation since 2002. “The Maryland Pilots have some unique features and configuration control is
Norway opts for U.K.’s Type 26 for its new frigates
The Norwegian Government has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates. The purchase of the British Type 26 frigates will be the largest single investment
FERRIES 2025: Passenger tech and cybersecurity risks
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4–5, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J., across from Lower Manhattan will feature a panel discussion on “Passenger Tech, Shoreside Systems, and the Growing
USDOT withdraws $679M of offshore wind project funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on Friday withdrew or terminated a total of $679 million in funding for 12 offshore wind projects that Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy characterized as
Hanwha Shipping places huge new order at Hanwha Philly
Hard on the heels of placing a landmark order for an LNG carrier at Hanwha Philly Shipyard last month, Hanwha Shipping, has ordered another new LNG carrier — and 10 medium range
Moran launches first of new class tug
New Canann, Conn.-headquartered Moran Towing Co.’s newest tug, the William E Moran, has entered service in New York, bringing enhanced capability and performance to the company’s evolving fleet. As the first vessel
Watco Logistics acquires Colossal Transport Solutions
Transportation service and logistics specialist Watco Logistics, Springdale, Ark., recently announced the acquisition of Colossal Transport Solutions, a provider of complex logistics for over-dimensional and heavy-haul cargo. This strategic transaction enhances Watco
Bollinger hires 14th USCG Master Chief Petty Officer Heath B. Jones for key role
Bollinger Shipyards has named Heath B. Jones, retired 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard (MCPOC) its vice president of government relations and strategic partnerships. In this role, Jones
Matson makes three promotions
Matson has announced that Vic Angoco, senior vice president, Alaska, has been promoted to executive vice president, operations, based at Matson’s new corporate office in Walnut Creek, California.In his new role, Angoco
New Sleipner RO/RO concept to debut in Donsö
Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered Wallenius Marine and Danish naval architect firm Knud E. Hansen will launch a new Sleipner RO/RO concept at this year’s Donsö Shipping Meet. The new concept builds on the award-winning
Op-Ed: How a sludge problem becomes a decarbonization solution
By Nicholas Ball, CEO, XFuel With only 15 years to eliminate the majority of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the shipping industry is facing a challenge to deliver decarbonization at an affordable