October 2025
In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology.
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$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 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
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
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
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
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 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
Lessons from Auckland’s e-ferries on agenda at FERRIES 2025
Michael Eaglen, CEO and co-founder of New Zealand-based EV Maritime, will present on the launch of Auckland’s first fully electric fast ferries at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 Conference, taking place November 4–5
Steel cut for innovative French patrol vessel
French naval architect firm Mauric reports that construction of an innovative new wind-assisted offshore patrol vessel ordered in January has reached a major milestone. Yesterday, the first steel for the vessel was