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Trump extends Jones Act waiver, ends blanket exemptions

Eric Haun

August 10, 2026

President Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days while narrowing its scope, requiring foreign-flag vessels to obtain approval voyage by voyage rather than operating under a blanket exemption, the White House said.

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The Jones Act requires cargo moving between U.S. ports to be carried on vessels built, owned, and crewed in the United States. Shutterstock photo.

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Speaking last December, President Trump unveils plans for the USS Defiant, the lead vessel for a planned new Trump class battleship series. Navy photo.

CBO assesses cost of Navy’s new battleship, shipbuilding plan

Frank McCormack

August 10, 2026

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The Congressional Budget Office has released a report on the estimated cost for the Navy's Trump class battleship and its 2027 shipbuilding plan.

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In August 2024, Austal USA launched the USS Pierre, the last ship of the Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship program. Austal USA photo.

Hanwha offers up to $1.2 billion for Austal USA

Ben Hayden

August 11, 2026

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Hanwha Group has offered to acquire Austal’s U.S. shipbuilding operations for as much as $1.2 billion, as the South Korean conglomerate looks to expand its presence in the U.S. defense shipbuilding market.

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Vigor Marine Fabrication unveiled USAV Craney Island, the first production Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) for the U.S. Army, at its Vancouver, Wash., facility. Vigor Marine Group photo.

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Vigor unveils first production MSV(L) for US Army

August 11, 2026

The MSC Michigan VII docked after the June 2024 runaway accident. NTSB photo.

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Ship manager hit with $6 million fine in Charleston runaway case

August 11, 2026

Fleetzero's Leviathan marine battery system recently received a positive product design assessment from ABS, clearing the way for its use in future projects that would require a class-verified battery technology.

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ABS issues product design assessment for Fleetzero’s Leviathan battery system

August 11, 2026

A rendering of BC Ferries' Summit-class passenger-vehicle vessels. BC Ferries photo.

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Corvus Energy to supply battery system for BC Ferries’ Summit-class vessels

August 11, 2026

In August 2024, Austal USA launched the USS Pierre, the last ship of the Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship program. Austal USA photo.

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Hanwha offers up to $1.2 billion for Austal USA

August 11, 2026

An aerial view of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. Navy photo.

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UMaine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard partner on research, workforce training

August 11, 2026

A barge approaches the primary lock chamber at New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Stratton, Ohio, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo.

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Cooperative Ventures invests in OpenTug

August 11, 2026

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), stand watch during the sea and anchor detail, July 12, 2026. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon Williams-Church.

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Air, Fathom5 partner on Navy maintenance software

August 11, 2026

Scripps Institution of Oceanography's new hybrid vessel will replace the research vessel Robert Gordon Sproul, pictured here. U.S. Geological Survey photo.

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Chilean shipyard to build Scripps hybrid research vessel

August 11, 2026

Speaking last December, President Trump unveils plans for the USS Defiant, the lead vessel for a planned new Trump class battleship series. Navy photo.

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CBO assesses cost of Navy’s new battleship, shipbuilding plan

August 10, 2026

The Jones Act requires cargo moving between U.S. ports to be carried on vessels built, owned, and crewed in the United States. Shutterstock photo.

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Trump extends Jones Act waiver, ends blanket exemptions

August 10, 2026

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A recent federal court case from the Eastern District of Louisiana illustrated how the role of an expert can be a decisive factor in a maritime lawsuit. Shutterstock photo.

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The legal standard for expert testimony in maritime cases

July 30, 2026

Risks around lithium-ion batteries and thermal runaway are a growing concern for marine operators. Shutterstock photo.

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The human element of thermal runaway challenges

July 21, 2026

Corsair autonomous uncrewed surface vessels, manufactured by Saronic, have been deployed by the Navy in missions including the rescue of a downed helicopter crew and a strike on an Iranian naval facility. Saronic photo.

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The future of naval warfare isn’t coming. It has arrived at the water’s edge

July 15, 2026

Sunken tugboat in a river. Shutterstock photo.

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Total and constructive total loss

June 30, 2026

U.S.-flag vessels have been available for nearly all of the waiver voyages completed so far. Shutterstock photo.

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Jones Act flub

June 25, 2026

A 45-foot response boat medium boat crew from Coast Guard Station Seattle responds to a vessel fire. Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter photo.

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A fire waiting to happen

June 22, 2026

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The Cowlitz was built to support dredging operations on the Columbia River. Glosten photo.

New Oregon dredge tender works harder and quieter

Saronic's 24-foot Corsair autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) were used in U.S. strikes targeting Iran's ability to continue attacks on commercial shipping, marking the first known combat use of U.S. sea drones. Saronic photo.

US built USV strikes Iran in first combat use

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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