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Houston Pilots’ new sistership launches, San Jacinto and Juan Seguin, win WorkBoat’s 2025 Boat of the Year.

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Jon Foster

Jon is a freelance writer and contributor for WorkBoat living in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor of arts in journalism and public relations in 2020. Foster has written for several publications including Klipsun Magazine and Western Washington University’s Western Today.

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North America’s first commercial hydrogen fuel cell, zero-emission e-ferry

Image courtesy of Martin Vorel

How is AI and big data transforming the maritime industry?

BAE's 'quiet revolution' aims to make transition to zero emissions easier

WSF Wenatchee Jumbo Mark II ferry
Washington State Ferries (WSF) will convert three of its Jumbo Mark II ferries from diesel to hybrid electric propulsion. WSDOT photo

Biden administration to upgrade ports and ferry systems to support a more sustainable maritime ecosystem

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Left to right at the 2025 River Bell Awards are Damon Judd, Marquette Transportation; Aaron Barrett of Ingram Barge Company; John Wepfer, with George G. Leavell, Wepfer Group, recipient of the 2025 River Bell Award; Rev. Mark Nestlehutt of the Seamen’s Ch
December 15, 2025

River Bell Awards honor towboat crews for rescues

On Dec. 2, the Coast Guard cutter Munro seized over 20,000 lbs. of cocaine in a single interdiction, after utilizing disabling fire on a heavily laden go-fast vessel. U.S. Coast Guard photo
December 15, 2025

Coast Guard operation responsible for seizing over 150,000 lbs. of cocaine

Containers fell from the containership Mississippi in the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on Sept. 9, 2025. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Richard B. Uranga.
December 15, 2025

Seeing is believing

The new thrusters, which have 3.8- and 4.1-meter propeller diameters, deliver 86 and 91 metric tons of thrust, respectively. Kongsberg Maritime image.
December 15, 2025

Kongsberg expands its azimuth thruster lineup

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