Heather Ervin

St. Louis

Editor In Chief at Marine Log

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Articles

Op-Ed: 5 things to know about FuelEU Maritime and IMO MEPC 83

1 day ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

Commentary from Maria Angeles Lopez, Decarbonization Manager at PeninsulaAs of January 1, 2025, the maritime industry has been navigating a new regulatory landscape with the introduction of FuelEU Maritime, a regulation aimed at reducing emissions and encouraging the transition to cleaner fuels through an emissions-based financial penalty system.
Op-Ed: Washington must address corrosion crisis

2 days ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

By Jennifer Merck, Vice President of Maritime, Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)The U.S. is racing to modernize its maritime industrial base. Historic legislation is in motion. Public and private investments are surging. Shipyards are once again in the national spotlight. But beneath this promising momentum lies a corrosive threat that could quietly undermine it all.
Op-Ed: Why ship retrofit strategies need a rethink

5 days ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

By Matteo Di Maio, Co-founder and Director of Bluestone GroupAs decarbonization deadlines close in, shipowners are under unprecedented pressure to retrofit and upgrade their fleets while minimizing off-hire. Yet the technical services models many still rely on, built around planned yard stays and standardized approaches, were not designed for this level of complexity and commercial pressure. The industry is overdue for a shift in mindset.
New Serodino-built workboat features Mitsubishi S6R engines

5 days ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

Jack Tanner Towing Company, Havana, Ill., has added the newly constructed 1,368 hp. Super Tiger workboat, M/V Miss Hazel, to its fleet. Built by Serodino Inc. in Chattanooga, Tenn., the vessel is powered by twin Mitsubishi S6R engines, each delivering 684 hp. at 1800 RPM. The Miss Hazel will operate primarily around Havana, supporting the company’s regional towing operations.
Ports of Indiana taps Louis Dreyfus to reopen ag terminal

5 days ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

Ports of Indiana announced today that it has selected Louis Dreyfus Company, a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, to operate the grain export facility at its Lake Michigan port. Considered one of the world’s “big four” global agri-commodities companies, Louis Dreyfus reported net sales of $50.6 billion in 2024. Over the years, the Burns Harbor grain terminal has enabled exports of more than 500 million bushels of corn and soybeans between opening in 1979 and closing in 2023.
Podcast: Regal Rexnord powers through marine industry shifts

1 week ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! Podcast, we talk to Bob Lennon, industry manager and expert with Regal Rexnord, for which this podcast is proudly sponsored by. Regal Rexnord, a trusted leader in marine power transmission solutions, specializes in innovative powertrain systems for above and below deck applications and delivers comprehensive solutions, supplying every component from the fly wheel to propeller.
Op-Ed: Alternative lenders will ignite shipping’s growth

2 weeks ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

By Tobias Backer, Executive Director, Pelagic CapitalThe introduction of protectionist policies by the new U.S. administration has reignited uncertainty across the global economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook suggests that every major economy will be impacted by the newly introduced tariffs, resulting in a 2.8% reduction in forecasted global growth for the year.
Op-Ed: Can thrusters be designed for purpose and value?

2 weeks ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

Sponsored Content: Propulsion tailored for your vessel need not cost more than cookie-cutter solutions and will inevitably reduce total lifecycle costs, writes Steerprop Juho Rekola, Director, Sales & Project Management. In many industries, standardization has become a byword for efficiency. Containerization is the classic example in shipping, with a global logistics network now built around an identically shaped box.
June 2025

2 weeks ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

This issue highlights the latest in vessel interior components, systems optimization, and sustainability practices aimed at enhancing performance, safety, and environmental responsibility within the vessel. Categories: magazineTags: bridge operations, cruise ship, CTV, shipbuilding, shipyard
Ship Repair USA 2025 draws industry leaders to New Orleans

2 weeks ago | marinelog.com | Heather Ervin

Marine Log held its third annual Ship Repair USA 2025 conference just off Bourbon Street in New Orleans on June 10–11, once again attracting attendees from across the spectrum of shipyards, vessel operators, maintenance providers, suppliers, and other specialists. As the only dedicated ship repair and maintenance event in North America, Ship Repair USA continues to deliver focused, practical programming tailored to the evolving needs of this critical sector.