The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry
The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, on August 12. It’s the first of its kind in New York State and a welcome addition to the
shipbuilding
ABB powers first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht
ABB has integrated a comprehensive scope of technologies onboard Feadship Breakthrough. The vessel was constructed by Dutch high-end yacht builder Feadship. Launched in May 2025, the privately-owned 118.8-meter (390-foot) yacht will be
The M/V Gage Golding joins Golding Barge Line
The newly built M/V Gage Golding, a 94-foot retractable, twin-screw towboat delivering 2,800 horsepower, has been completed by Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala., to a Sterling Marine design. The towboat
Harlem Rocket debuts on the Hudson River
A new chapter in Harlem’s maritime history in New York City has begun with the debut of the Harlem Rocket, a 57-foot, 90-passenger sightseeing vessel delivering high-speed, open-air tours from the West
BRIX Marine launches 40-foot cruiser with Volvo IPS
BRIX Marine, Port Angeles, Wash., has announced the development of a new long-range cruiser, the 4014-CTC, a 40-foot catamaran designed for extended coastal travel. The vessel features Volvo’s IPS propulsion system, updated
Crowley’s fourth Avance class vessel sets sail
Crowley’s latest Avance class ship, Torogoz, began its inaugural commercial service on August 12, departing from Port Everglades, Fla., to serve Central America. The vessel’s commencement is a capstone on the company’s initiation
Polar icebreaker Storis commissioned, strengthening Arctic role
The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska. The commissioning of this polar icebreaker marks a crucial step in President Donald Trump’s directive to rebuild the
Coast Guard commissions cutter Earl Cunningham in Kodiak
The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Alaska, yesterday. The ceremony
FERRIES 2025: Rethinking ferry evacuation for new fuels
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4-5 in Jersey City, N.J., across from the Manhattan skyline in New York City, will feature a safety-focused presentation from Whitney Mantooth, PhD,
August 2025
The August issue of Marine Log explores global shipbuilding trends, from Europe’s focus on high-value vessels to Asia’s continued dominance and Latin America’s growing role in supply chain resilience.