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Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the September 2025 issue of Marine Log magazine. The rapid development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) is radically transforming the global maritime environment and impacting the viability of virtually every function aboard ship from communications and
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Incat Tasmania has marked another milestone in maritime decarbonization with the world’s largest battery-electric ship, still referred to by the shipbuilder only as Hull 096, commencing harbor trials on Tasmania’s River Derwent
As the maritime industry continues to expand, innovate, and welcome a more diverse workforce, we’re proud to present our 2025 list of Top Women in Maritime—now in its sixth year of celebrating
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) have led a group of their colleagues in calling on President Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order “Restoring America’s Shipbuilding
As ferry electrification projects pick up pace worldwide, Norwegian operator Vestlandske Traffikk is to convert two ferries to electric propulsion for operation in the Geirangerfjord, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Making maritime history, on December 14, Robert Clifford, chairman of Incat Tasmania, activated the largest battery-electric propulsion system ever installed on a ship for the very first time. The powering up of
Victoria, B.C.-headquartered maritime software specialist Helm Operations reports that it has reached 400 customers and that more than 10,000 vessels and assets are now running on its flagship product, Helm CONNECT, worldwide.
In a significant step fpr South Korea’s strategy for maritime decarbonization, Busan Port Authority (BPA) has officially launched Korea’s first state-owned all-electric ferry, with the end-to-end electric power and propulsion system supplied
As the maritime industry navigates the push toward decarbonization, vessel operators are weighing a complex mix of technologies, regulations and fuel options. Workboat operators, in particular, face tough choices as they balance performance, safety and cost while
