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Birdon begins building uncrewed vessels at C&C Marine and Repair

WorkBoat Staff

September 23, 2026

Birdon has started construction of the first tranche of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel at C&C Marine and Repair's shipyard in Belle Chasse, La.

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Birdon photo.

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Wind turbines — Offshore wind turbines generate electricity at sea as states and the federal government remain locked in legal and policy disputes over the future of U.S. offshore wind development. File photo.

New York-led coalition sues over offshore wind lease cancellations

Steve Mosco

September 22, 2026

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New York Attorney General Letitia James and seven other state attorneys general filed two lawsuits Sept. 22 challenging federal agreements that would cancel four offshore wind leases held by Bluepoint Wind and Invenergy affiliates.

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The tugboat Seaspan Raider (pictured) and four petroleum barges are among the assets included in the sale of Seaspan's marine petroleum products transportation business to Enercor Energy. Seaspan photo.

Enercor to buy Seaspan’s petroleum barging assets

Eric Haun

September 21, 2026

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Seaspan ULC has reached a deal to sell its marine petroleum products transportation business, including associated vessels and contracts, to Enercor Energy Ltd., an affiliate of Evernorth Marine Group.

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Birdon photo.

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Birdon begins building uncrewed vessels at C&C Marine and Repair

September 23, 2026

Lt. Col. Virginia Brickner (left), commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' San Francisco District, and Kristi McKenney, director of the Port of Oakland, sign the design agreement for the Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Project August 27 aboard the USS Potomac. Corps photo.

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Port of Oakland, Corps advance turning basin widening project

September 23, 2026

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection photo.

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Liberty State Park ferry terminal reopens after $51.1 million overhaul

September 23, 2026

San Fran Ferry — San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Gemini operates on San Francisco Bay, where the planned Berkeley project would add new zero-emission service linking Berkeley with San Francisco and Larkspur. San Francisco Bay Ferry image.

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Berkeley electric ferry project gets expedited judicial review

September 23, 2026

Charles Tillotson. Port Pascagoula photo.

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Charles Tillotson named Port Pascagoula director

September 23, 2026

Brea Schmidt has been appointed chief financial officer of Crowley. Crowley photo.

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Crowley names Brea Schmidt chief financial officer

September 23, 2026

Crowley Maritime's MT California is a U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed crude oil tanker. Crowley photo.

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Jones Act waiver reporting gaps obscure foreign-flagged voyages

September 23, 2026

A rendering shows the planned shiplift at River Port’s Newport News, Va., facility. The 450'×110' platform is expected to be commissioned in September 2028. Bardex rendering

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Bardex to supply 27,600-ton shiplift for Newport News shipyard

September 23, 2026

NOAA’s 83' research vessel Manta supports operations at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. It has a 600-nautical-mile range, cruises at 27 knots and can accommodate four crew members and 10 passengers for overnight trips of up to five days. NOAA photo.

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NOAA seeks research vessel for Hawaiian marine sanctuary

September 23, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) participates in a combined sail during Operation Tundra Merlin in the Bering Sea, July 21. Coast Guard photo.

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Coast Guard seeks contractor for Storis homeport overhaul in Juneau

September 23, 2026

The BP-operated Na Kika platform is located 140 miles southeast of New Orleans in 6,340' of water. BP photo.

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Talos, Ridgewood close $1.7 billion Shell deepwater deal

September 22, 2026

HamiltonJet Waterjets Give Houston Pilots Speed and Control for Demanding Transfers

HamiltonJet Waterjets Give Houston Pilots Speed and Control for Demanding Transfers

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

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ZALOPHUS, the sister ship of San Francisco Bay Ferry Karl

HamiltonJet Propulsion Drives the Next Wave of Ferry Innovation

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

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A pilot boat navigates the upper New York City harbor. Shutterstock photo.

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Maritime pilots proudly contribute to America’s maritime security

September 11, 2026

Working in hot summer conditions can carry significant health and medical risks. Shutterstock photo.

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Hydrate to stay safe in the heat

September 7, 2026

The Aug. 27 bulletin from the USCG National Maritime Center, providing a 120 day authorization for mariners whose pending renewals currently have an Awaiting Information or an Open Book Take Home Renewal Exam Approved to Test letter. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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Mariners awaiting information, testing receive 120-day MMC relief from Coast Guard

September 1, 2026

The tactics for fighting a lithium battery fire differ from conventional protocols. Shutterstock photo.

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Battery fires don’t play by old rules

August 31, 2026

The towboat Tracy Fedkoe pushes barges up the Monongahela River while passing a recreational vessel near Pittsburgh. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Stacey G. Wyzykowski.

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The commercial operators’ burden

August 25, 2026

In safety-critical industries, competence requires knowledge, judgment, situational awareness, and accountability. Shutterstock photo.

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Where AI fits — and doesn’t — in skilled workforce training

August 18, 2026

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MBB - Barbara G Tug — The 98' Barbara G is the first of two Rapport 3000 escort tugs Master Boat Builders is delivering to Bay-Houston Towing for ship-assist and escort work along the Texas Gulf Coast. Master Boat Builders photo.

Master Boat Builders delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Towing

Defiant_Tug_MasterBoatBuilders — Defiant, the third of eight RApport 2700-MP tugs Master Boat Builders is constructing for Maritime Partners, was launched in August 2026 and is scheduled for delivery this fall. Master Boat Builders photo.

Defiant launch advances Maritime Partners eight-tug program

The characters of Grit City Workboats represent a range of working vessels operating in Tacoma, Wash. Silverback Marine photo.

Silverback Marine launches children’s animated workboat series

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