HD Hyundai recently delivered the second Philippine patrol vessel, the 'Diego Silang'

HD Hyundai is world’s first shipbuilder to deliver 5,000 ships

With the recent delivery of the Diego Silang, the second offshore patrol vessel built for the Philippine Navy, Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai became the world’s first shipbuilder to build and deliver

November 2025

This month’s features explore how offshore, workboat, and patrol sectors are adapting to new markets, cleaner power, and evolving demands.

HD Hyundai announced that Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun has been promoted to chairman in its latest executive appointments.

HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Kisun promoted to chairman

Seoul, South Korea-based HD Hyundai announced that Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun has been promoted to chairman in its latest executive appointments. Chung holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Yonsei University

The steamer Alpena on Lake Michigan, July 29, 2023. Alpena was sidelined for six months at the beginning of the 2025 season due to critical repairs to her steam powerplant. 2025 marks her 82nd season of sailing the Great Lakes. (Photo by Brendan Falkowski)

Op-Ed: State of Great Lakes shipbuilding

By Brendan Falkowski, Owner, Shipwatcher News Just over the last few months shipbuilding has gone from a forgotten industry in America to routinely making front page headlines. The current world climate has

October 2025 issue of Marine Log magazine focuses on the ferry and cruise industry.

October 2025

In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology.

Tom Anderson

Hanwha picks former PEO Ships Tom Anderson for top new U.S. shipbuilding role

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and former Program Executive Officer, Ships, Tom Anderson has joined Arlington, Va.-headquartered Hanwha Defense USA as president of U.S. shipbuilding. Anderson served in the U.S. Navy for 34

Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference

Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025

Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference, taking place November 4–5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City

Birdon apprenticeship cohort

Birdon America launches its inaugural apprenticeship cohort

Birdon America has officially launched its inaugural apprenticeship cohort, marking a major milestone in its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled maritime tradespeople to support both U.S. defense and commercial

Among the highlights will be a session from Seamus Murphy, executive director of San Francisco Bay Ferry/WETA, titled “From Concept to Contract: Real-World Zero-Emission Ferry Deployment.”

FERRIES 2025: Update on America’s first zero-emission fast ferries

Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference will return to Jersey City, N.J., on November 4–5, 2025, across from Lower Manhattan, bringing together ferry leaders, shipbuilders, and policymakers to discuss the future of

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Glosten CEO to open Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025

Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference will open on November 4 with Morgan Fanberg, P.E., president and CEO of naval architecture firm Glosten, as the first speaker. The conference is being held

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