What Marine Log does

Marine Log is a B2B maritime industry trade publication operated as a brand under Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc., a diversified transportation and maritime publishing company headquartered in New York. The publication delivers daily news, regulatory coverage, market analysis, and educational content across the full maritime value chain — shipping, shipbuilding, offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, ferries, cruise, inland waterways, ports and terminals, and legal/regulatory affairs. Its core platform is the marinelog.com website, supplemented by a monthly digital magazine, the Listen Up! podcast, daily and preference-based email newsletters, white papers and eBooks, video content, and a Buyer's Guide supplier directory.

Marine Log's product surface extends beyond editorial into a proprietary conference portfolio consisting of three distinct events: Marine Log FERRIES, TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges), and Ship Repair USA. The TTB event is anchored by association partnerships with SNAME and the American Waterways Operators (AWO), while the podcast features interviews with maritime industry suppliers and operators such as Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure. Geographic distribution spans the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Singapore per disclosed operating geographies.

The business model is multi-stream B2B media revenue: advertising sold to shipbuilders, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and maritime technology companies; recurring digital subscriptions priced through the Dragonforms platform; conference sponsorship packages (including tabletop exhibits and branded sessions); and sponsored white papers and eBooks. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and subscription rates are quote-based. No revenue figures, headcount trends, funding rounds, or acquisitions are disclosed; Marine Log operates as a private subsidiary brand within the Simmons-Boardman corporate umbrella. The only identified leadership figure is Editor in Chief Heather Ervin.

Name

Marine Log

Legal name

Marine Log (Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc.)

Website

https://marinelog.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marine Log is a B2B maritime trade publication under Simmons-Boardman Publishing, delivering daily news, analysis, podcasts, and conferences on shipping, shipbuilding, offshore, ports, and regulation to maritime industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Marine Log monetizes its digital and print platforms through advertising from maritime industry advertisers including shipbuilders, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and maritime technology companies.
2. Subscriptions: Digital magazine subscription service providing access to maritime industry news, analysis, and exclusive content. Subscribe links are available through Dragonforms platform.
3. Conference Sponsorship: Hosting industry conferences including Marine Log FERRIES, TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges), and Ship Repair USA, generating revenue through sponsorship packages that include tabletop exhibits, branded sessions, and lead generation.
4. White Papers and eBooks: Publication and distribution of sponsored white papers and eBooks covering maritime industry topics such as vessel maintenance, risk navigation, and talent management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marine Log is a B2B maritime industry trade publication that publishes daily news, analysis, and multimedia content covering shipping, shipbuilding, offshore energy, ferries, cruise, inland waterways, ports, and maritime regulations. Its offerings include a flagship website, monthly digital magazine, daily email newsletters, the Listen Up! podcast, sponsored white papers and eBooks, an online Buyer's Guide directory, and proprietary industry conferences (FERRIES, TTB, and Ship Repair USA). The publication serves maritime professionals globally, monetizing through advertising, subscriptions, conference sponsorship, and content licensing.

Product overview

Marine Log is a maritime industry news publication operated by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Inc. The company offers a multi-platform content portfolio centered on its core website (marinelog.com) delivering daily news coverage across shipping, shipbuilding, offshore energy, inland/coastal, and passenger vessel sectors. Supporting products include the monthly Marine Log Magazine (digital edition), the Listen Up! podcast series featuring industry interviews, and Marine Log Conferences (including FERRIES, TTB - Tugs Towboats & Barges, and Ship Repair USA events). Additional offerings include subscription-based newsletters, white papers/eBooks, webinars, video content, and a Buyer's Guide directory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marine Log Magazine: Maritime news publication covering shipping, shipbuilding, offshore, regulations, and industry events
• Marine Log FERRIES
• TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges)
• Ship Repair USA

Products and services

• Marine Log Website (marinelog.com)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAME is an association supporter for Marine Log's TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) conference. SNAME is a professional organization for naval architects and marine engineers, providing technical expertise and industry standards.
• American Waterways Operators (AWO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWO serves as the premiere association sponsor for Marine Log's TTB 2025 conference. AWO represents the American tugboat, towboat, and barge industry, the largest segment of U.S. maritime.
• Trelleborg Marine & InfrastructureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTommy Mikkelsen of Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure appeared as a guest on Marine Log's Listen Up! podcast to discuss navigation risks and maritime resilience. Trelleborg is a global engineering group specializing in maritime technology.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WorkBoat Magazine: WorkBoat covers commercial vessels, tugboats, towboats, and barge operations — directly overlapping Marine Log's TTB coverage and inland/coastal editorial scope. Closest peer in terms of niche vessel-class coverage and trade-event integration.
• Maritime Executive: Maritime Executive is a daily digital news publication covering global shipping, naval, offshore, and regulatory maritime topics. Directly comparable as a B2B maritime trade media outlet monetizing through advertising, sponsorships, and content distribution.
• Riviera Maritime Media: Riviera produces maritime industry publications and conferences covering vessel operations, offshore, and naval sectors. Comparable as a niche B2B maritime media company with combined publication + conference + digital portfolio like Marine Log's model.
• gCaptain: gCaptain is a leading maritime news and community site with focus on mariners, shipping professionals, and offshore operators. Comparable as a maritime trade media platform with strong digital advertising and community monetization model.
• TradeWinds: TradeWinds is a global shipping news publication covering shipowning, chartering, and shipbuilding markets. Directly comparable as a subscription- and advertising-supported maritime trade news outlet serving shipping industry decision-makers.
• Splash (Splash247): Splash247 is a daily shipping news and commentary site covering maritime markets, technology, and regulatory developments. Comparable as a digital-first maritime trade publication monetizing through advertising and content sponsorships.
• Offshore Engineer (Offshore-mag.com): Offshore Engineer covers offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, and subsea engineering markets. Comparable as a trade publication covering offshore maritime sectors that overlap heavily with Marine Log's offshore coverage and white-paper/content monetization model.

Broad incumbents

• Lloyd's List: Lloyd's List is a long-established global maritime intelligence publication (now under Informa/Relx group) covering shipping, ports, and regulatory markets. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in maritime trade media with overlapping editorial coverage and premium subscription model.
• DNV Maritime (Maritime Impact / publications): DNV operates Maritime Impact and related publications covering classification, safety, and decarbonization. Comparable as an adjacent maritime authority that publishes industry content, hosts events, and serves overlapping shipowner/operator/regulatory audiences.

Emerging players

• Ship & Bunker: Ship & Bunker is a digital-first publication covering marine fuels, bunkering, and decarbonization. Comparable as a vertical maritime trade media outlet that monetizes advertising around a specific maritime sub-sector (fuels), paralleling Marine Log's vertical approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MarineLog
• Facebookfacebook.com/186232438063442
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marine-log-magazine
• Instagraminstagram.com/marinelogmag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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