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Great Lakes Towing orders two new tugs

Eric Haun

September 25, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Co. announced it has ordered two new tugboats, expanding its long-running newbuild program to 12 vessels.

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The tugboat Minnesota was built in 2023 as part of Great Lakes Towing's fleet renewal program. Great Lakes Towing 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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SUNY Maritime College Empire State — Empire State VII is scheduled to leave SUNY Maritime College Sept. 30 for Norfolk, Va., ahead of follow-on operations supporting the U.S. Navy. SUNY Maritime College photo.

Marad orders Empire State VII to Norfolk ahead of Navy support mission

Steve Mosco

September 25, 2026

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The Maritime Administration (Marad) has ordered SUNY Maritime College’s training ship Empire State VII to depart its Fort Schuyler campus Sept. 30 for Norfolk, Va., where the vessel will undergo work ahead of follow-on operations supporting the U.S. Navy.

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The tugboat Minnesota was built in 2023 as part of Great Lakes Towing's fleet renewal program. Great Lakes Towing photo.

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Great Lakes Towing orders two new tugs

September 25, 2026

The Holly Beach ferry under construction at Thoma-Sea Constructors. The 190' vessel is one of two new ferries funded by a $49.7 million project to replace the Cameron II, which has served the Cameron crossing since 1964. DOTD photo.

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Louisiana finalizes contract to privatize Cameron Ferry service

September 25, 2026

The Port Authority of NY/NJ set up a dock an 12-acre site along Bergen Basin to support construction and move material and debris for the $19 billion JFK Airport redevelopment project. Port Authority photo.

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Barges replace trucks for JFK Airport redevelopment

September 25, 2026

ARC Freedom has joined ARC’s U.S.-flag fleet and will operate in the Maritime Security Program. ARC photo.

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ARC adds Freedom to US-flag fleet

September 25, 2026

SUNY Maritime College Empire State — Empire State VII is scheduled to leave SUNY Maritime College Sept. 30 for Norfolk, Va., ahead of follow-on operations supporting the U.S. Navy. SUNY Maritime College photo.

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Marad orders Empire State VII to Norfolk ahead of Navy support mission

September 25, 2026

The Mary McAllister — the sixth vessel in a seven-tug series built by Washburn & Doughty Associates Inc. for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. Inc. — will be homeported in Port Everglades, Fla. McAllister Towing and Transportation photo.

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Tugboat Mary McAllister delivered

September 24, 2026

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

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 critical shortage of qualified and capable workers is affecting virtually every industry, and maritime in particular. Shutterstock photo.

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Is an overlooked workforce the solution to the US shipbuilding labor crisis?

September 25, 2026

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

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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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