The M/V Larry Gravely, a new inland towboat built by Diversified Marine, powered by twin Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2-Y3MPTAW engines.

Diversified Marine completes M/V Larry Gravely towboat

A new towboat built by Diversified Marine in Houma, La., has been equipped with main engines supplied by Laborde Products. The M/V Larry Gravely is a twin-screw vessel designed for inland waterway

As vessel operators look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce downtime, predictive maintenance and automation gain traction.

Exploring predictive maintenance and vessel automation at Ship Repair USA

As vessel owners and operators look for practical ways to improve efficiency and reduce downtime, predictive maintenance and automation continue to gain traction across the industry. At Marine Log‘s Ship Repair USA,

April 2026

The April issue of Marine Log explores offshore wind growth, oil and gas leasing activity, and the evolving role of cable lay vessels.

Vale announces first ethanol-powered ocean-going vessel

Brazilian mining giant Vale and Chinese shipping company Shandong Shipping Corporation have concluded an agreement for new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. The agreement marks a

shipbuilding order book

Global shipbuilding order book hits a 17-year high

“By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the global shipbuilding order book hit a 17-year high, reaching 191 million compensated gross tonnes (CGT). This is equivalent to 17% of the

Metal Shark delivers patrol vessel to Massachusetts State Police

Louisiana-based boatbuilder Metal Shark has announced the delivery of a new 55 Defiant NXT patrol vessel to the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit. Designed in-house by Metal Shark and built at the

Fincantieri, Fraser Shipyards and Donjon formed a partnership to bring new shipbuilding programs to the “Fourth Coast."

Fincantieri, Fraser, Donjon form Great Lakes shipbuilding alliance

Fincantieri Marine Group, which operates three Great Lakes shipyards, and two other Great Lakes shipbuilders, Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wis., and Donjon Marine in Erie, Pa., have established a collaborative framework aimed

Maritime Partners has added two new inland towboats, M/V Beth Williams and M/V Deirdre Ann, both built by FMT Shipyard & Repair in Harvey, La.

FMT Shipyard delivers two towboats to Maritime Partners

Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners has added two new inland towboats, M/V Beth Williams and M/V Deirdre Ann, both built by FMT Shipyard & Repair in Harvey, La., and equipped with Mitsubishi

Cecil A. Hernandez

Conrad reports improved operating results

Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTCID: CNRD) yesterday reported its 2025 results and backlog. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company had net income of $4.7 million and earnings per diluted share

MARAD Administrator, Stephen M. Carmel talks Small Shipyard Grants

MARAD to award $35M in Small Shipyard Grants

Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced yesterday that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking applications for $35 million in Small Shipyard Grants. This is a 300% increase on the $8.75 million

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