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Saronic acquires Gulf Craft

April 16, 2025

Saronic has acquired Franklin, La. shipbuilder Gulf Craft as part of its plans to produce a fleet of autonomous vessels for naval and commercial marine applications.

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Gulf Craft has built nearly 400 aluminum vessels — including crew boats, pilot launches, and others — from its shipyard in Franklin, La. Gulf Craft photo.

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The hull for Shaver Transportation’s new tug Heather S was built by Gunderson Marine & Iron, and the vessel is being completed by Diversified Marine Inc. Shaver Transportation Co. photo.

Shaver Transportation to add 7,000-hp ship-assist tug

Eric Haun

April 16, 2025

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Shaver Transportation Co. is scheduled to take delivery of a new 79'x40'x17' ship-assist and escort tug this summer, bringing more horsepower and capability to the Columbia River.

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The Empire Wind project is planned for two phases, totaling a potential 2.76 gigawatts production, with power export cables to New York City and Long Island. BOEM graphic.

Trump administration moves to shut down Empire Wind

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April 16, 2025

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is directing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to halt construction activity on Equinor’s Empire Wind project off New York.

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Maritime stakeholders, regulators, and industry leaders observe the integrated emissions and carbon capture solution at work during a demonstration at the Port of Long Beach. STAX Engineering photo.

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Barge-based carbon capture solution demonstrated in Long Beach

April 18, 2025

Edward L. Mossman ’50E. Maine Maritime Academy photo.

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Maine Maritime alumnus gift to establish endowed chair in nuclear engineering

April 18, 2025

A new pilot boat built by North River Boats will serve in Florida's Port Canaveral. Canaveral Pilot Association photo.

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New boat delivered to Canaveral pilots

April 18, 2025

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Diversified Marine and Arc Boat retrofitting workboat to all electric

April 17, 2025

Artist’s impression of an offshore substation platform for the Empire Wind offshore wind project. Equinor image.

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Equinor suspends construction at Empire Wind

April 17, 2025

File photo: The Coast Guard cutter Mustang (WPB 1310) moored at a Seward, Alaska, pier in 1996. Coast Guard photo by Mike Brasch.

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Coast Guard decommissions 39-year-old cutter Mustang

April 17, 2025

Joann Atkinson, Solomon Atkinson’s widow, welds her initials into a keel plate with assistance from Austal USA welder Rufus Lord. Austal USA photo.

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Keel laid for Navy's next towing, salvage, and rescue ship

April 16, 2025

A rendering of FRS Clipper Inc.’s new whale watching vessel by Mavrik Marine, Inc. The boat is scheduled for delivery in 2026.

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New whale watching boat ordered for the Pacific Northwest

April 16, 2025

The Empire Wind project is planned for two phases, totaling a potential 2.76 gigawatts production, with power export cables to New York City and Long Island. BOEM graphic.

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Trump administration moves to shut down Empire Wind

April 16, 2025

Gulf Craft has built nearly 400 aluminum vessels — including crew boats, pilot launches, and others — from its shipyard in Franklin, La. Gulf Craft photo.

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Saronic acquires Gulf Craft

April 16, 2025

The hull for Shaver Transportation’s new tug Heather S was built by Gunderson Marine & Iron, and the vessel is being completed by Diversified Marine Inc. Shaver Transportation Co. photo.

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Shaver Transportation to add 7,000-hp ship-assist tug

April 16, 2025

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Donald Trump's election has ushered in one of the most active 100 days of policy changes of any administration. Shutterstock photo.

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The maritime world at warp speed

April 18, 2025

A new Coast Guard rule for cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system will go into effect in July. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Hunter Medley.

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Maritime Vulnerabilities: Coast Guard focusing on cybersecurity threats

April 15, 2025

America has far too few naval architects and marine engineers to fully exploit the opportunities ahead. Shutterstock photo.

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The US needs more naval architects

April 15, 2025

OXE Marine says updates to its lineup have yielded positive results. Hundreds of OXE outboards are now in operation. Doug Stewart Photo.

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Manufacturers are pushing outboard engine capabilities to new heights

April 15, 2025

A Common Access Card (CAC) or Transcript of Sea Service (TOSS) from the USCG or NOAA are some of the new ways that service members can demonstrate eligibility for the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing's Military Fee Exemption for MMC applications. Photo Credit: MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software.

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Understanding military fee exemption rules for MMC applicants

April 14, 2025

Curtin Maritime’s shipyard has an entire team dedicated to repowering its existing fleet. Curtin Maritime photo.

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Can operators keep up with Golden State mandates?

April 11, 2025

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