Heather Ervin

6 days ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

By Joakim Heinolainen, Technical Consultant, and Janne Huotari, Senior R&D Engineer, at NAPA Design SolutionsSimulation tools have long been fundamental to ship design and operation, supporting everything from voyage optimization to stability analysis. However, their role is rapidly expanding and evolving.

1 week ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

As Netherlands-based Cargo Care Solutions marks its 40th anniversary, the company stands at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation. Known for its global expertise in servicing and supplying spare parts for cargo access equipment, cargo pump systems, container lashing, and hydraulics, Cargo Care Solutions has built a reputation for deep technical know-how and customer-first service.

1 week ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

By Ed McNamara, CEO of Cleveland-based port insurance broker Armada Risk PartnersThe 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to pose increasingly serious threats to American shipping, coastal ports, and surrounding areas. With climate experts warning that extreme weather could surpass that of recent seasons which saw widespread damage from multiple high-intensity hurricanes, the resilience of ports and their ability to protect employees, assets, and operations will be sorely tested.

1 week ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

By Oren Saar, CEO of AgwaThe maritime industry is investing heavily in digitalization, decarbonization, and operational efficiency – and rightly so. But there’s a quieter, yet well-known issue playing out across thousands of vessels: limited access to fresh, nutritious food, and the toll this takes on the wellbeing, performance, and morale of the seafarers who power global trade. Most commercial ships spend anywhere from 15 to 30 days at sea between port calls, depending on the route.

2 weeks ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

By René Fredriks, Managing Director, Trelleborg Marine & InfrastructureAs global shipbuilding powerhouses ramp up capacity and innovation, U.S. shipbuilding finds itself at a critical moment. With over 100,000 American jobs and $40 billion in GDP linked to the sector, shipbuilding is not just an industrial engine, it’s a strategic asset. From naval defense and energy transport to commercial shipping and offshore wind, the infrastructure behind U.S. shipyards underpins critical national interests.