Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney, USN (Ret.)

Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney joins Colonna’s Shipyard board

Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. (CSI) reports that Rear Admiral Kevin M. Sweeney, USN (Ret.), has joined its board of directors, effective January 31, 2025. “Rear Admiral Sweeney is a highly respected

Hanwha Philly Shipyard CEO

New leadership in place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Korea’s Hanwha Group formally completed its $100 million acquisition of what is now Hanwha Philly Shipyard on December 19, 2024. New leadership is now in place, with David Kim taking the role

February 2025 Marine Log

February 2025

This issue of Marine Log focuses on everything from environmental regulations that impact shipping to technologies making it easier to reduce emissions and stay in compliance.

Derek Murphy

Derek Murphy named VP new construction carriers at NNS

HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Derek Murphy has been promoted to vice president of new construction aircraft carriers at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. In his new role, Murphy will have responsibility

Bunkering barge

TTB 2025: Barge innovations as key components of U.S. supply chains

As a new administration takes shape in Washington, D.C., the maritime industry, including the barge sector, could face significant shifts that will shape its future. Marine Log’s TTB 2025, set for March

Ceremony at SIMA shipyard

HD Hyundai Heavy and Peru’s SIMA kick off warship construction project

In a Jan. 10 ceremony, South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and Peru’s state-run SIMA shipyard formally marked the start of construction of four warships of three different types: frigate,

TTB 2025

Top 5 reasons to attend TTB 2025: Innovation, networking, and strategies for success

Marine Log’s TTB 2025, taking place on March 25-26, 2025, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza in Mobile, Ala., is set to be the premier event for professionals in the tug, towboat,

CRS report on frigate

CRS releases new report on Constellation-class frigate program

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) on Dec. 19 released an updated report “Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program: Background and Issues for Congress.” The CRS reports provides a very detailed big picture

Jennifer Childs

Jennifer Childs named VP quality and engineering at Ingalls

HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Jennifer Childs has been named vice president of quality and engineering of the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 6, 2025. She succeeds Brian Blanchette, who is

Luke Briant, vice president of sales and marketing at Arlington, Va.-based Trident Maritime Systems

VIDEO: Trident shares its vision for sustainable shipbuilding

At the 2024 International Workboat Show, we had the opportunity to sit down with Luke Briant, vice president of sales and marketing at Arlington, Va.-based Trident Maritime Systems, to discuss the company’s

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