April 2025
Our April issue of Marine Log is now available, and we’ve packed it with insights into some of the most pressing issues facing the offshore maritime industry today.
shipbuilding
Ship Repair USA: Panel tackles tariffs, metal prices
Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA conference, taking place in New Orleans on June 10-11, is set to bring together key industry professionals to address the unique challenges facing small and medium-sized shipyards.
Industry applauds wide ranging Trump executive order on maritime
President Trump’s much anticipated executive order on maritime turns out to be far more comprehensive than some preliminary reports had suggested. And it’s getting applause from across the maritime industry. “The Shipbuilders
FMD signs MOU with HD Hyundai Heavy industries
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD),and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for collaboration on future international Navy initiatives. The signing ceremony took place at
HII in MOU with HD Hyundai
HII (NYSE: HII) and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), two of the world’s largest shipbuilders, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on April 7. Under the MOU, which was signed
Op-Ed: Streamlining OSV operations with data standardization
By Arnaud Dianoux, founder & managing director, Opsealog For centuries, maritime trade has relied on standardization to drive efficiency and innovation. The introduction of the shipping container in the 1950s transformed global
Op-Ed: Change and opportunity in U.S. shipbuilding’s new era
For organizations looking to work with U.S. shipbuilding, understanding the requirements will be crucial to success, writes Darren Guillory, SSI ShipConstructor Will the next decade be a golden age for American shipyards?
Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding
San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern
Svitzer’s battery-methanol tug will have 6 MWh AYK Energy battery
The first of its kind battery-methanol tug that global towage operator Svitzer has on order at Turkey’s Uzmar shipyard will have a 6 MWh battery supplied by Andorra-headquartered AYK Energy. It is
March 2025
This issue emphasizes how innovation and sustainability are driving key changes in tug and towboat operations, shaping the future of the maritime industry in the U.S.