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

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Austal gets USD 100 million in Australian EFA funding for Mobile shipyard expansion

In a filing yesterday, Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reported the execution of a loan agreement forUSD 100 million in funding from Export Finance Australia (EFA), the Australian Government’s exportcredit agency, to enhance

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.

The Indiana Economic Development Corp. approved a $20 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant to redevelop the historic Jeffboat shipyard waterfront.

$20M Lilly Endowment grant supports Jeffboat waterfront redevelopment

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has announced the approval of a $20 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the redevelopment of the historic Jeffboat shipyard waterfront. Jeffboat was founded

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

Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day event.

FERRIES 2025 to feature tour of New York’s first hybrid-electric public ferry

Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day

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VIDEO: Windward Offshore takes delivery of its first CSOV, Windward Athens

Hamburg-headquartered Windward Offshore has officially taken delivery of its first Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Athens. Ordered at Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard in October 2023, it was delivered on schedule by

President and CFO Angela Dyer McVeay reflects on the MK Industries journey from supporting major shipbuilders to tackling high-profile international projects.

Q&A: Angela Dyer McVeay on shaping maritime’s workforce

As MK Industries—a staffing agency specializing in skilled labor for marine, industrial, and other sectors—celebrates its 30th anniversary, President and CFO Angela Dyer McVeay reflects on the company’s journey from supporting major

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Ten giant Vale ore carriers to be powered by Everllence ME-LGIM methanol engines

Ten 325,000 dwt VLOCs (Very Large Ore Carriers) being built for charter to Brazilian mining giant Vale will be powered by Everllence ME-LGIM engines. The vessels are being built for Chinese shipping

Donjon acquired by Tallvine Partners

Donjon Marine has a new owner: Tallvine Partners

One of the best-known names in U.S. maritime has a new owner. Hillside, N.J.-headquartered Donjon Marine Co. LLC has been acquired by Miami-based Tallvine Partners, an independent investment advisor focused on value-add

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