July 2026
Explore the latest developments in green vessel technologies, evolving regulations and the real-world experiences of vessel operators navigating the industry’s energy transition.
offshore wind
Interior to pay Duke Energy $129M to terminate Carolina offshore wind lease
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reached a settlement agreement with Duke Energy that will see the company voluntarily terminate its offshore wind lease, located in the Carolina Long Bay area
Seven states file suit challenging “pay-not-to-play” deal to cancel offshore wind lease
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced yesterday that New York State is leading a coalition of six other northeast state attorneys general in suing the Trump administration
April 2026
The April issue of Marine Log explores offshore wind growth, oil and gas leasing activity, and the evolving role of cable lay vessels.
DOI reimburses TotalEnergies $928.3M to pivot from U.S. offshore wind to oil and gas
France’s TotalEnergies said today that has signed settlement agreements with the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) to relinquish its Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease (Lease OCS-A 0545) and its
Nominations are open for Marine Log’s Top Women in Maritime award
Marine Log is proud to announce the return of our annual Top Women in Maritime recognition for 2026. This prestigious honor celebrates up to 20 exceptional women who are making a significant
MacGregor lands subsea crane deal for new floating wind vessel
Helsinki-based MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-meter (416.7-foot) Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel. Purpose-built for the burgeoning floating offshore
VIDEO: Windward Offshore takes delivery of Windward Paris
Hamburg-headquartered Windward Offshore has officially taken delivery of its second Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Paris. Built by Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard, it was delivered ahead of schedule by its Vard
Sunrise Wind is fifth of five paused wind projects set to resume ops
All five of the offshore wind projects paused by the Trump administration on Dec. 22, 2025, citing “national security risks” apparently related to radar clutter, have now won court orders allowing them
Tidal Transit takes delivery of new WindFlex-27 CTV Emelia Jane
U.K.-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) specialist Tidal Transit has unveiled the latest addition to its growing fleet of purpose-build crew transfer vessels (CTVs). Christened Emelia Jane in a ceremony at