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US shipyards: A compelling opportunity for infrastructure investors

Craig Decker

May 6, 2026

With institutional capital searching for its next deployment opportunity, U.S. shipyards are emerging as a compelling target for infrastructure and private equity investors

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A welder at Vigor Shipyard cuts and grinds metal in preparation for repairs aboard a U.S. Navy ship. U.S. Navy photo by Alana Langdon.

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A towboat pushes six coal barges into the auxiliary chamber at New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo.

What the towing industry can control — and what it can’t

Ben Hayden

May 5, 2026

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In March, WorkBoat interviewed Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators, about the state of the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry, including workforce challenges, regulatory priorities, and collaboration with the Coast Guard.

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The Delaware Responder is the first 65' fast-response skimmer vessel on the U.S. East Coast. Delaware Bay and River Cooperative, Inc photos.

Delaware oil spill response group unveils fast-response skimmer

Capt. Eric Colby

May 7, 2026

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The Delaware Bay and River Cooperative (DBRC) in February took delivery of a new 65' fast-response skimmer vessel, the Delaware Responder. Built by Rozema Boat Works, Mount Vernon, Wash., the new aluminum vessel replaces the Delriver, a converted offshore supply boat that was christened in 1991.

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Blakeley BoatWorks of Mobile, Ala., delivered the tugboat Kentucky to Crescent Towing earlier this year. The Kentucky is now part of Crescent Towing's Mississippi River fleet. The Cooper Group photo.

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Crescent Towing adds new tugboat to Mississippi River operations

May 7, 2026

In July 2024, BIW delivered the USS John Basilone (DDG-122) to the Navy. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is pictured on the Kennebec River, Phippsburg, Maine. Bath Iron Works photo.

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Navy selects BIW for latest Arleigh Burke destroyer

May 7, 2026

In December 2025, the Coast Guard established a Maritime Nuclear Policy Division to develop and implement policies governing the safe and secure integration of nuclear technology into the marine transportation system. Shutterstock photo.

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DOT, Marad launch small nuclear reactors initiative

May 7, 2026

Coast Guard recruits calling cadence. The Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, N.J. trains up to 5,500 recruits annually; a long-awaited $400 million project will increase capacity to 8,000 by 2030.

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Coast Guard awards $400 million contract for Cape May Training Center

May 7, 2026

Sara Fuentes. Transportation Institute photo.

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Sara Fuentes named president of Transportation Institute

May 7, 2026

J. Charles Herbert. Fluid Marine photo.

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Fluid Marine names J. Charles Herbert regional sales manager

May 7, 2026

The Cal Poly training ship Golden Bear. Joe Johnston photo/courtesy of Cal Poly.

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Cal Poly Maritime Academy cadets embark on summer sea term

May 7, 2026

The Delaware Responder is the first 65' fast-response skimmer vessel on the U.S. East Coast. Delaware Bay and River Cooperative, Inc photos.

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Delaware oil spill response group unveils fast-response skimmer

May 7, 2026

The Voith Group has appointed Denise Kurtulus to its corporate board of management and as CEO of its Voith Turbo division. Voith Group photo.

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Kurtulus named CEO of Voith Turbo

May 7, 2026

Blue Water Autonomy's 190' Liberty class autonomous ship is currently under construction at Conrad Shipyard. Blue Water Autonomy image.

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Blue Water Autonomy partners target scalable autonomous ship production

May 7, 2026

Connectivity providers Tampnet and WMS are bringing expanded cellular service to the U.S. Gulf. Shutterstock photo.

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Tampnet, WMS extend cellular coverage across US Gulf

May 7, 2026

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

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A welder at Vigor Shipyard cuts and grinds metal in preparation for repairs aboard a U.S. Navy ship. U.S. Navy photo by Alana Langdon.

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US shipyards: A compelling opportunity for infrastructure investors

May 6, 2026

A towboat pushes six coal barges into the auxiliary chamber at New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo.

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What the towing industry can control — and what it can’t

May 5, 2026

A Jones Act-qualified articulated tug-and-barge unit in Tampa, Fla. Shutterstock photo.

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The Jones Act waiver: A gift to China and NATO’s Iran onlookers

May 4, 2026

If crewmembers need mental health support, leadership must be aware, because without help, an unstable mental state can have serious — sometimes tragic — consequences. Shutterstock photo

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Are you okay? The most important question in maritime leadership

May 4, 2026

Shutterstock photo.

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Simple, repeatable, and safe: Why procedures matter on the waterfront

April 30, 2026

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

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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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