Ship Repair USA takes shape ahead of Jacksonville debut
Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA will take place June 23–24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, marking the first time the event will be held in Jacksonville, Fla., a region with expanding
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NSMV State of Maine delivered to Maine Maritime Academy
The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) State of Maine was formally delivered to Maine Maritime Academy on March 30, marking the transfer of operations from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to the
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VIDEO: HII to expand ROMULUS USV assembly at Breaux Brothers
HII has released a video outlining plans for a new ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) assembly facility at Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, La. In parallel, HII has also introduced High-Yield
Leo Martin named COO at Vancouver Shipyards
Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, B.C., has named Leo Martin chief operating officer (COO) of Vancouver Shipyards, effective April 20, 2026. In this role, he will oversee ship construction from concept design
C&C Marine expands 24 acres, builds automated spool shop
C&C Marine & Repair, Belle Chasse, La., announced a 24-acre expansion of its facility and the development of a state-of-the-art, fully automated spool shop—planned to be the most advanced spool fabrication operation
March 2026
The March issue of Marine Log looks at how maritime is moving from emissions discussion to action through voyage optimization, hybrid propulsion and policy developments.
SHI launches new SSAM Center research hub in San Diego.
Korean shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and San Diego State University (SDSU) have inaugurated the SSAM Center (SHI-SDSU Advanced Maritime Center). The new joint research center is expected to play a
TTB 2026: When vessel design meets shipyard reality
Economic realities shape every vessel long before the first steel is cut. At Marine Log‘s Tugs, Towboats & Barges Conference (TTB) 2026, a panel titled “The Economics of Vessel Design: Tradeoffs Owners
Op-Ed: Securing U.S. Arctic leadership through collaboration and innovation
The current geopolitical landscape is defined by volatility, and uncertainty as ongoing conflicts, shifting trade relations, as well as the ongoing impacts of climate change, are redefining traditional trade dynamics. It is
Op-Ed: From Dutch shipyard roots to global innovation
Growing up in a Dutch shipyard family, I was surrounded by the grit and precision of marine construction. My grandfather owned an application company that coated vessels for more than 30 years.