Good Ocean, Good Business
There is an estimated 3.5 million square miles of ocean space suitable for finfish mariculture and about five times that suitable for seaweed production. It’s a potential that is being realized around the world as new projects generate benefits for rural communities, cities and the environment.In Papua New Guinea, the UN Sustainable Development Group is focusing on creating meaningful, sustainable livelihoods for women and youth in Kimbe Bay…
The Challenges for Watchkeepers Continue
This week MarineLink reported on the NTSB’s analysis of a 2024 collision on the lower Mississippi that resulted from a tow pilot’s distraction caused by personal cellphone use.While navigating the tow for about 1.5 hours before the collision, the pilot engaged in non-operational, secondary tasks, including taking an administrative phone call from the company’s safety officer, making a personal phone…
Montenegro Secures 350m Euros to Enhance Regional Transport Connectivity
Montenegro has secured 350 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Union to enhance transport connectivity within the Balkan country and with the wider region, the EBRD said in a statement on Thursday.The EBRD will provide a loan of up to 200 million euros to finance the construction of the Matesevo–Andrijevica section of the highway connecting the Adriatic port of Bar with the Serbian border…
Holland Shipyards Delivers Cement Carrier Vessel
Holland Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Eureka Shipping and SMT Shipping, delivered the cement carrier Tamarack earlier this week at Holland Shipyards Group’s yard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam.Tamarack is a 12,500-DWT self-discharging cement carrier designed specifically for the Great Lakes region in Canada. Built to replace two older vessels, Tamarack offers equivalent transport capacity in a more compact and efficient platform.
Insight into VesselBot's Q2 "Decoding Maritime Emissions" Report
In Q2 2025, VesselBot tracked 4,865 containerships that completed 72,516 voyages. Average voyage duration rose slightly year-over-year by 0.4% to 5 days Total emissions nearly hit 46.8 million tons, leading to a yearly drop of 4.5% On each voyage, the average number of containers transported was 2,660 TEU These numbers reveal only a glimpse of the complex maritime landscape that emerged during a quarter marked by geopolitical tensions, environmental disruptions, and market volatility.
TOTE Group Announces New Chief Financial Officer
TOTE Group, a leader in transportation and logistics, announced the appointment of Jason Grear, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective today, July 24, 2025. Grear brings over 20 years of accounting and finance experience to the organization.“Beyond Jason’s impressive credentials, what stood out most was his collaborative approach, people-first mindset, and shared commitment to our values,” said Tim Nolan, President and CEO of TOTE Group.
Mitigating Deadly Maritime Risk: Inside AWO’s Falls Overboard Prevention Report
Falls overboard remain the leading cause of fatalities in the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry, a sobering reality that the American Waterways Operators (AWO) has been working to reverse for decades. Now, with the release of its comprehensive Falls Overboard Prevention Report, AWO and its partner are charting a data-driven path to help reduce this risk.The report, produced under the Coast Guard–AWO Safety Partnership…
Shipbuilding Powers General Dynamic Profit, Revenue
General Dynamics' second-quarter profit and revenue topped analyst estimates, driven by robust orders in its marine segment from Columbia- and Virginia-class submarine programs, boosting shares 5% in early trading.The defense company's nuclear-powered submarine-making marine systems segment produced 22.2% more revenue. The unit is now expected to generate 2025 revenue of $15.6 billion with a 7% margin.During the quarter…
Shipbuilding is a Leverage Point in South Korea's Trump Tariff Negotiations
South Korea and the United States havehttps://www.marinelink.com/news/hanwha-build-usflagged-lng-carrier-528214 been discussing a shipbuilding tie-up that could include investments to modernize U.S. shipyards and more help to repair the U.S. naval fleet as Seoul seeks better tariff terms, government and industry sources said.U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made revitalizing the aging U.S. shipbuilding industry a priority to keep up with China…
USCG: Communication is Key when Completing a Declaration of Inspection
A recent oil spill on the Delaware River starkly underscored the critical need for effective communication when completing the required Declaration of Inspection (DOI) prior to an oil transfer in accordance with Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §156.120 (33 CFR156.120). Prior to the incident, the facility person in charge (PIC) filled out their section of the DOI and sent the checklist in a bucket hoist to the barge PIC who subsequently completed their portion.
MAURIC Sets Sail For Southeast Asia With Singapore-Based Representation
Naval architecture firm MAURIC has reached a new milestone in its development plan by establishing its presence in Southeast Asia. Marin Guillo, newly appointed Business Developer for MAURIC, has taken up residence at Changi Business Park, Singapore, positioning himself closer to clients and prospects across both commercial and naval sectors. His mission encompasses developing relationships with regional shipyards and shipowners…
Shots Fired at Livestock Carrier in Red Sea Near Yemen
People in a wooden boat opened fire on a Comoros-flagged livestock carrier in the Red Sea near Yemen on Thursday, and the vessel was detained by the Yemeni Coast Guard, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).A maritime security official in the Yemeni government told Reuters the vessel was released after being held on suspicion, with naval forces concerned because its AIS…
MENCK to Supply Pile-Driving Tool for UK Offshore Wind Farm Installation
MENCK, a brand in marine energy and infrastructure services company Acteon, has secured a contract to supply advanced pile-driving equipment and operational services for the installation of the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.Acteon will supply its MENCK MHU4400S hydraulic hammer, along with a pile sleeve and anvil designed for monopiles of up to 11 meters in diameter.The MHU4400S submersible is a high…
Corsica Linea Cuts Ferry Fuel Use by 22% with Wärtsilä Retrofit
French ferry operator Corsica Linea has achieved up to 22% fuel savings on its RoPax ferry Pascal Paoli following the installation of a retrofit package delivered by Finnish technology group Wärtsilä.The upgrade, completed in late 2024, included the installation of a twin screw controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system optimized for the ship’s operating profile, an EnergoProFin energy-saving propeller cap…
Great Lakes Launches First US Subsea Rock Installation Vessel
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, has launched the first U.S. flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel, named Acadia, at Hanwha Philly Shipyard.The Acadia vessel is engineered to transport and precisely install up to 20,000 metric tons of rock on the seabed.The rock provides critical scour protection for subsea infrastructure including subsea cables for power transmission…
