TTD to Congress: U.S. Merchant Marine Needs Tax Incentives and Government Cargo
The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL‑CIO urged Congress on June 8 to adopt a suite of measures aimed at reviving the U.S. Merchant Marine. The policy calls for mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for all federal cargo, a 200 % tax deduction for commercial shippers that choose U.S.-flag ships, and an extension of the Section 911 foreign‑earned‑income exclusion to American mariners. TTD argues that these steps would level the playing field against foreign competitors that benefit from lower labor costs and lax regulations. The statement frames the reforms as essential for supply‑chain resilience and national defense.
Oak Ridge Dual Fuel Combustion System Enables 75% Methanol Operation
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with Caterpillar, has demonstrated a dual‑fuel combustion system that lets marine diesel engines run on more than 75% methanol. By injecting a small amount of diesel as a pilot fuel, the system overcomes methanol’s...
Jones Act 106th Anniversary: Maritime Labor Slams Trump’s Extended Waiver
On June 5, 2026, the AFL‑CIO Transportation Trades Department condemned President Trump’s extended Jones Act waiver, which adds a 90‑day extension to an original 60‑day exemption. The waiver was justified as a response to economic disruptions from the Iran conflict, but...
Two New Indian GTTP Green Tugs Will Have ABB Power and Propulsion Solution
ABB has secured a contract with Cochin Shipyard to deliver power and propulsion systems for two electric harbor tugs destined for Polestar Maritime. The vessels, slated for delivery in 2027, are the first Phase 1 assets of India’s Green Tug Transition...
Op-Ed: Let’s Focus on the Fact that Shipping Companies Are Greener than Their Reputation
Shipping’s green transition is gaining momentum despite a stalled IMO 2025 breakthrough. At the recent MEPC 84 meeting, the IMO approved new technical guidelines for measuring methane and nitrous‑oxide emissions and set frameworks for alternative‑fuel engines such as ammonia, methanol and...
Fleetzero, Thoma-Sea and Glosten Team up on Autonomous Vessel Solutions
Houston‑based Fleetzero has teamed with Louisiana shipbuilder Thoma‑Sea Marine Constructors and Seattle naval architect Glosten to create an integrated autonomous diesel‑electric vessel platform. The solution combines Fleetzzero’s high‑density Leviathan battery, propulsion and autonomy stack with Thoma‑Sea’s domestic shipyard capacity and...
Hamworthy Is Again a Standalone Company
Hamworthy, the marine water and waste systems specialist based in Poole, UK, has been spun off as an independent company following Solix Group AB's acquisition of Wärtsilä Water & Waste. The transition leaves the brand, engineering teams, service agreements and...
Why Yards and Vessel Operators Can’t Afford to Ignore Maritime Cybersecurity
The Marine Log and SNAME are hosting a virtual event on June 4 to dissect the U.S. Coast Guard’s new cybersecurity regulations and their impact on vessel design, construction, and retrofits. Speakers from Vard Group, the Coast Guard, MAD Security,...
JAXPORT’s New Berth 21 Vehicle Berth Now Halfway to Completion
JAXPORT announced that construction of the new Berth 21 vehicle berth at its Blount Island Marine Terminal is now 50% complete, with a target finish in early 2027. The berth, the terminal’s third dedicated vehicle dock, is part of a...
Maersk Takes Delivery of WinGD X82DF-M/E Powered Tema Maersk
Maersk has taken delivery of the 9,000‑TEU containership Tema Maersk, built at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China, equipped with WinGD’s X82DF-M/E dual‑fuel engine. The X82DF-M/E is an 82‑cm bore engine capable of running on methanol and other alcohol‑based fuels, extending WinGD’s...
Port NOLA, NOPB Adopt AI Cargo Technology
Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad have teamed with UTC Transoceanic to deploy AI‑driven rail clearance tools for oversized cargo. The joint venture uses a Palantir‑based digital twin of the NOPB network and a customer...
Verret Marine Acquires SailPlan for Predictive Maintenance
Verret Marine announced the acquisition of SailPlan’s maritime monitoring platform, a high‑frequency data capture system used by cruise lines, the U.S. Navy and yacht OEMs. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. Verret plans to repurpose the technology for predictive...
AMP Launches Campaign Opposing Jones Act Waiver
American Maritime Partnership (AMP) launched a nationwide campaign on May 26 urging President Trump to terminate the 150‑day Jones Act waiver. The partnership argues the waiver, intended to lower fuel prices, has delivered a negligible $0.000157 per‑gallon saving while allowing foreign‑flagged...
AAM Delivers CARB-Compliant El Escudo to Harbor Breeze Cruises
All American Marine (AAM) has delivered the 108‑by‑32.5‑foot hybrid passenger vessel El Escudo to Harbor Breeze Cruises for service in Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. The ship exceeds EPA Tier 4 and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards, offering zero‑emission operation during...
Jumbo Maritime Orders 2 New L-Class Vessels Designed by Vuyk Engineering
Jumbo Maritime has placed an order for two new L‑Class heavy‑lift transport vessels designed by Dutch firm Vuyk Engineering. The vessels will feature two Huisman cranes capable of handling up to 2,400 t and a large cargo hold for wind‑turbine components,...