Nashville, Tenn.-headquartered Ingram Marine Group held a special christening ceremony April 8 for the M/V David North. The new vessel was built as part of a series of ten four-decked, welded-steel, USCG

MARAD to play a key role in implementing Trump maritime executive order

As part of President Trump’s executive order to restore America’s maritime dominance, the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) will coordinate with various stakeholders to create a Maritime Action Plan (MAP). The

Brunvoll solutions picked for Smit Lamnalco ETV

The Rizhao Gangda Shipyard in China has awarded Brunvoll a contract for the delivery of an extensive propulsion, maneuvering, and dynamic positioning system for an emergency towing vessel (ETV). Built to Robert

Op-Ed: Do not overlook BWM Convention compliance

By Tommi Vihavainen, Product Owner – Logbook, Safety Solutions, NAPA As we watch for the outcomes of the 83rd meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83),

President Trump’s executive order on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance calls for “securing consistent, predictable, and durable federal funding” for maritime programs. That’s going to require bipartisan Congressional support. In a hopeful sign

DEME to acquire Havfram in EUR 900M deal

DEME (Euronext: DEME) reports that it has signed an agreement to acquire Oslo-headquartered offshore wind installation contractor Havfram. Primarily owned by private equity firm Sandbrook Capital and Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment

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.

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