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This year’s record-breaking WorkBoat Show was just the beginning—stay connected to learn what’s next in 2025.

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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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Donny S. - Wisconsin — The tug Donny S. sits grounded in Baileys Harbor, Wis., where the state has filed suit seeking its removal after several years. Chuck Germain photo.

Wisconsin sues to force removal of grounded tug Donny S.

Steve Mosco

September 24, 2026

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The state of Wisconsin has filed a civil lawsuit seeking the removal of the tug Donny S., which has remained aground in Baileys Harbor on Lake Michigan for roughly four years.

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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.

Berkeley electric ferry project gets expedited judicial review

Steve Mosco

September 23, 2026

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has certified the Berkeley Water Transportation Pier Ferry Project for expedited judicial review under Senate Bill 149, a step intended to shorten potential legal delays for a planned all-electric ferry connection in San Francisco Bay.

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U.S. Rep. Bill Keating joins HII officials for a ribbon-cutting at the company’s expanded unmanned systems facility in Pocasset, Mass. HII photo.

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HII expands Massachusetts unmanned systems facility

September 24, 2026

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is also working on a planned maritime academy aimed at building a local workforce pipeline. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo.

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Eastern Shipbuilding launches fourth student reef-building competition

September 24, 2026

MIKEL's submerged acoustic navigation system technology. MIKEL image.

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MIKEL wins $64 million Navy undersea engineering contract

September 24, 2026

A refurbished pontoon boat powered by a 20-kW ePropulsion electric outboard carries passengers and supplies between the mainland and Hog Island Audubon Camp in Bremen, Maine. Island Institute photo.

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Electric pontoon boat begins service at Hog Island Audubon Camp

September 24, 2026

Corpus Christi — The Port of Corpus Christi has completed permitting for a proposed 100-million-gal.-per-day desalination facility on Harbor Island. Port of Corpus Christi photo.

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Port of Corpus Christi completes permitting for 100-MGD desalination project

September 24, 2026

Marine Equipment Services Jackup — Marine Equipment Solutions’ Poseidon Jackup MES-C7 is a modular platform with a 440-ton deck load capacity designed for marine and nearshore construction projects. Marine Equipment Solutions photo.

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Marine Equipment Solutions wins first contract for two MES-C7 jackups

September 24, 2026

Blue Ops Day — Blue Ops employees, company leadership, and government and community representatives gather at the company’s Valdosta, Ga., USV manufacturing facility during an event marking its first year of operations. Red Cat Holdings photo.

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Blue Ops ramps Variant 7 USV production at Georgia facility

September 24, 2026

Donny S. - Wisconsin — The tug Donny S. sits grounded in Baileys Harbor, Wis., where the state has filed suit seeking its removal after several years. Chuck Germain photo.

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Wisconsin sues to force removal of grounded tug Donny S.

September 24, 2026

The 24' electric Vita Seal is docked at Discovery Pier Marina in Traverse City, Mich., where it will support freshwater research and training on West Grand Traverse Bay. Vita Power photo.

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Electric research RIB begins operations in Traverse City

September 24, 2026

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

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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