From biofouling and corrosion to ROVs and cavitation technology, hull maintenance is a critical — and evolving — discipline at the heart of maritime efficiency and sustainability.
Frog Ferry is launching a community ownership model for Portland’s first electric passenger ferry, with shares starting at $300 and connecting Willamette River neighborhoods.
Real-time monitoring and sensor technology are helping vessel crews improve maintenance visibility, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
The IMO has approved a plan to develop interim safety guidelines for wind-assisted propulsion by 2029, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for wider commercial adoption.
Autonomous ships are moving from trials to real-world operations, but safety, regulation, and human oversight remain central as MASS technology reshapes global shipping.
The TwinShip consortium’s latest pilot demonstrates an unmanned Ro-Ro vessel using digital twins and active weather routing to harvest wind and wave energy—cutting green fuel dependence on the path to net zero.
Texas A&M engineers have unveiled Smart-Sea, a machine-learning system that analyzes radar data and vessel maneuverability to give seafarers real-time guidance aimed at preventing marine collisions.
Five major U.S. unions are urging lawmakers to pass the SHIPS for America Act, which would secure long-term funding for domestic shipbuilding by reinvesting new port fees on Chinese vessels into maritime infrastructure and security.
Davie Defense has unveiled a $1 billion plan to transform the Gulf Copper shipyard in Galveston, Texas, into the “American Icebreaker Factory,” a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to building U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters and revitalizing American shipbuilding.
Yara Clean Ammonia has begun construction of the world’s first renewable ammonia-powered containership, Yara Eyde, marking a major milestone in maritime decarbonization and the adoption of low-emission fuels for shipping.
