Austal USA recently acquired a Pearlson-designed shiplift system capable of lifting and launching vessels in excess of 18,000 long tons. [Credit: Austal USA]

Boosting shipyard efficiency: Pearlson to present at Ship Repair USA

At the upcoming Marine Log Ship Repair USA 2025 conference, taking place June 10–11 in New Orleans, Douglas Pearlson, founder of Miami-based Pearlson Shiplift Corp., will deliver a presentation focused on how

Cruise ship fitted with retractable stabilizers

Chesapeake Shipbuilding opts for Aquarius retractable stabilizers

Continuing a15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md., Kongsberg Maritime is supplying its Aquarius retractable stabilizers for installation on the latest newbuild cruise ships under construction at the shipyard for American

The M/V Mary Jane Moran. (Credit: Moran Towing)

Moran Towing christens new tug at Port of Beaumont

Moran Towing Corporation, New Caanan, Conn., hosted a christening ceremony for its newest tugboat, the Mary Jane Moran, at the Port of Beaumont in Texas on April 5. The event brought together

Atal Solutions

Atal begins $123.7M retrofitting project focused on green shipping

If the shipping industry were a country, it would be the sixth-largest polluter in the world. With its $123.7 million retrofitting project, Amsterdam-based Atal Solutions—alongside Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping,

The M/V Washington. (Credit: Glosten)

Glosten completes tug upgrade design for Shaver Transportation

Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten has completed the contract design package for a comprehensive upgrade to Portland, Ore.-based Shaver Transportation’s Z-drive tractor tug Washington. The design focuses on significantly

Aerial view of Bayonne Drydock and Repair in Bayonne, N.J. (Credit: Shutterstock/Roman Babakin)

Ship Repair USA: Efficient ship repair starts with smart strategy

At Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA 2025 conference, taking place June 10-11 in New Orleans, Ryan Patrick Woerner of Bayonne Drydock & Repair will share practical insights into reducing costs while maintaining

April 2025 Marine Log magazine

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.

One of the key highlights at Ship Repair USA is the panel titled "Navigating Uncertainty: The Impact of Tariffs and Policy on U.S. Shipbuilding & Repair."

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.

Maritime Action Plan

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

MOU was signed by George Whittier, CEO of Fairbanks Morse Defense, and Won-ho Joo, chief executive of naval and special ships at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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

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