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Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $282.9 million FF(X) frigate contract

Eric Haun

April 28, 2026

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding will begin long lead material procurement, design work, and pre-construction activities for the first FF(X)-class frigate.

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A rendering of the Navy’s new FF(X) frigate to be built bu Ingalls Shipbuilding. U.S. Navy image.

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The FY2027 spending plan calls for 34 new vessels, including auxiliaries, landing ships, and a new frigate — and revives the battleship designation. HII photo.

Navy seeks $65.8 billion for shipbuilding in record budget request

Eric Haun

April 28, 2026

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The FY2027 spending plan calls for 34 new vessels, including auxiliaries, landing ships, and a new frigate — and revives the battleship designation.

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TotalEnergies gave up its Attentive Wind offshore wind lease (OCS-A-0538) in the New York Bight to escape opposition from the Trump administration. Developers of Bluepoint Wind (lease OCS-A 0537) made their own similar buyout deal. BOEM graphic.

Two more offshore wind developers accept US buyouts

Kirk Moore

April 27, 2026

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The Trump administration expanded on its new strategy to short-circuit offshore wind power developers, with two more agreements to refund offshore lease payments in exchange for cancelling those projects and promises by the companies to instead invest in U.S. oil and gas projects.

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A rendering of the Navy’s new FF(X) frigate to be built bu Ingalls Shipbuilding. U.S. Navy image.

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Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $282.9 million FF(X) frigate contract

April 28, 2026

The FY2027 spending plan calls for 34 new vessels, including auxiliaries, landing ships, and a new frigate — and revives the battleship designation. HII photo.

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Navy seeks $65.8 billion for shipbuilding in record budget request

April 28, 2026

A ferry docks at the Fauntleroy terminal in West Seattle as growing infrastructure demand raises concerns about cement supply for marine projects. Shutterstock photo.

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Cement supply squeeze could hinder maritime infrastructure projects

April 28, 2026

TotalEnergies gave up its Attentive Wind offshore wind lease (OCS-A-0538) in the New York Bight to escape opposition from the Trump administration. Developers of Bluepoint Wind (lease OCS-A 0537) made their own similar buyout deal. BOEM graphic.

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Two more offshore wind developers accept US buyouts

April 27, 2026

Crews aboard the Coast Guard buoy tender Hickory ended an intensive operational period after super typhoon Sinlaku are resuming aids to navigation restoration work on across Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Coast Guard photo.

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Ongoing Northern Mariana Islands typhoon cleanup

April 27, 2026

Aamir Paul has been named as the next chief executive officer of Regal Rexnord Corp. Regal Rexnord photo.

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Regal Rexnord names Aamir Paul CEO

April 27, 2026

The Jones Act requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be carried on vessels that are U.S.-built, -flagged, and -crewed. Shutterstock photo.

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US maritime groups oppose Trump's Jones Act waiver extension

April 27, 2026

Blessey Marine is installing Raymarine Pathfinder radars across its towboat fleet. Raymarine photo.

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On their radar: From the tried and true to the leading edge

April 27, 2026

Coast Guard boats near the capsized cargo vessel Mariana during search operations off Saipan. Coast Guard photo.

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Divers recover body of Mariana member; search continues for others

April 24, 2026

Built on a commercial-standard hull, Romulus USVs are engineered for rapid, repeatable production. HII photo.

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HII accelerates production of uncrewed vessels

April 24, 2026

The unmanned surface vessel Ranger from Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One returns to its homeport, Naval Base Ventura County, in Port Hueneme, Calif. Navy photo.

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Birdon America, Mythos AI team on Navy MUSV opportunities

April 23, 2026

Ring Power Strengthens Cox Marine Network Across the U.S. South

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Revolutionary Permanent Fastener Offers Unmatched Vibration Resistance — Yet Removes Easily with Standard Torque Tools

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Clothes dryers cause thousands of home fires every year, and workboats are running the same machines under far harsher conditions. Shutterstock photo.

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Lint, fire, and false confidence

April 27, 2026

An NMC status update email received April 14, 2026, confirming that a credential application stalled since January is now being evaluated for professional qualifications. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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NMC, REC staff return as credential processing resumes

April 21, 2026

The riverboat Belle of Cincinnati is the flagship of the BB Riverboats fleet. Shutterstock photo.

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Spring start-up reflections

April 17, 2026

In-house employee training, including “train-the-trainer” programs, is commonplace in today’s maritime industry. Shutterstock photo.

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Avoid potential pitfalls in train-the-trainer programs

April 13, 2026

President Trump’s proposed FY 2027 budget continues strong support for annual maintenance dredging and the operation and maintenance of the nation’s ports, channels, and waterways. Shutterstock photo.

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Trump's FY 2027 budget doubles down on dredging and America's maritime future

April 9, 2026

A recent federal court case examined the meaning of the term “navigable waters.” It involved a senior deckhand who was injured in August 2024 while working on a 100' passenger vessel on Lake Coeur d’Alene, in Idaho. Shutterstock photo.

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What does ‘navigable waters’ mean?

April 9, 2026

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry welded four coins into the keel — one representing each project partner: C&C Marine and Repair, the State of Louisiana, Woodside Energy, and Green Tug Towing. Photo courtesy of Governor Jeff Landry's office.

Keel laid for first of four hybrid tugs bound for Louisiana LNG terminal

FRS Clipper will deploy its new vessel, the Emerald Clipper, to run wildlife and whale-watch tours from Seattle. FRS Clipper photo.

Whale-watch boat Emerald Clipper delivered

The Senesco Marine team gathers in front of the recently launched hybrid-electric ferry Battery Steele at the North Kingstown, R.I., shipyard. Senesco Marine photo.

Senesco Marine launches hybrid ferry for Casco Bay Lines

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