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House votes to overturn EPA authorization of California harbor craft rules

Steve Mosco

September 17, 2026

The House voted 214-208 on Sept. 16 to approve a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn federal authorization of California’s Commercial Harbor Craft emissions requirements.

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California Tugs — Commercial tugboats are among the vessel types covered by California’s Commercial Harbor Craft emissions requirements, which are targeted by H.J. Res. 213. Curtin Maritime photo.

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Crosby Tugs, a division of Crosby Enterprises, operates a fleet of approximately 130 tugboats, employs about 850 people, and serves more than 300 clients across the Gulf Coast and inland waterways. Glen Daigrepont photo.

Tallvine buys Crosby's assets out of Chapter 11

Eric Haun

September 17, 2026

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Miami-based infrastructure investor Tallvine Partners has closed on the purchase of substantially all assets of bankrupt Crosby Enterprises Inc. and certain of its affiliates, the firm said Tuesday, putting one of the Gulf Coast's largest towing and dredging fleets under new ownership less than six months after the company's Chapter 11 filing.

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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

WorkBoat Staff

September 17, 2026

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Master Boat Builders has delivered the Barbara G, the first of two Rapport 3000 escort tugs being built for Bay-Houston Towing.

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Crosby Tugs, a division of Crosby Enterprises, operates a fleet of approximately 130 tugboats, employs about 850 people, and serves more than 300 clients across the Gulf Coast and inland waterways. Glen Daigrepont photo.

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Tallvine buys Crosby's assets out of Chapter 11

September 17, 2026

Nashville District personnel inspect the dewatered chamber at Barkley Lock on the Cumberland River in Grand Rivers, Ky. Corps photo.

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Corps dewaters Barkley Lock on Cumberland for routine maintenance

September 17, 2026

California Tugs — Commercial tugboats are among the vessel types covered by California’s Commercial Harbor Craft emissions requirements, which are targeted by H.J. Res. 213. Curtin Maritime photo.

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House votes to overturn EPA authorization of California harbor craft rules

September 17, 2026

Joe Henry - Gunderson Marine & Iron — Joe Henry will lead preconstruction, estimating, planning, and project pursuit strategy for Gunderson Marine & Iron and Advanced American Construction. Gunderson Marine & Iron/Advanced American Construction photo.

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Gunderson Marine & Iron, Advanced American Construction name Joe Henry VP of preconstruction

September 17, 2026

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.

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Master Boat Builders delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Towing

September 17, 2026

Ring Power - Cox Marine — A Cox Marine-powered demonstration vessel runs on twin diesel outboards as Ring Power expands its distribution and service network across the U.S., Caribbean, and U.S. territories. Ring Power Cox Marine photo

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Ring Power expands Cox Marine diesel outboard distribution across US

September 17, 2026

Shipbuilders Council of America is the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry. Hanwha Philly photo.

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Shipbuilders Council names new Industry Partners Committee leaders

September 17, 2026

An illustration of the LCU 1700 landing vessel. The Navy has ordered prototypes from Master Boat Builders, Conrad Shipyard, and Saronic Technologies. Navy photo.

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Navy orders seven LCU 1700s from three new shipyards

September 16, 2026

Todd Hornbeck, president and CEO of Hornbeck Offshore Services. Hornbeck Offshore Services photo.

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Hornbeck CEO on Helix deal, defense growth, and next-gen vessels

September 16, 2026

Aptamus Tampa Port Rendering — Aptamus Carbon Solutions’ LCO2-only vessel concept is shown at the T RICH terminal at Port Tampa Bay, with the company expecting its proposed dual-cargo methanol/LCO2 ATB to have a similar appearance. Aptamus Carbon Solutions rendering.

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Aptamus eyes dual-cargo Jones Act ATB for methanol, LCO2

September 15, 2026

A pair of towboats and barges pass under the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati in May as part of a media campaign by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Corps of Engineers to highlight the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Corps of Engineers photo.

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Barge-mounted crane triggers Ohio River closure in Cincinnati

September 15, 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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A rendering of Starbase Louisiana. Screenshot from SpaceX video.

SpaceX unveils plans for new spaceport on Louisiana Gulf Coast

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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