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Great Lakes' subsea rock installation delivered

Eric Haun

June 25, 2026

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc. has delivered the subsea rock installation vessel Acadia to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, placing the first vessel of its type in the U.S.-flag fleet.

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The Acadia is the first U.S.-flagged subsea rock installation vessel. Hanwha Philly Shipyard photo.

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The 190' offshore supply vessel C Atlantis will support operations at Hex's Allegra Leigh platform in Cook Inlet. It will also be available for additional commercial work. Hex photo.

Alaska-based Hex buys secondhand OSV

Eric Haun

June 24, 2026

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Alaskan oil and gas company Hex LLC announced it has acquired a 190' offshore supply vessel to support its Cook Inlet operations.

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

Jones Act flub

Eric Haun

June 25, 2026

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President Trump's Maritime Action Plan calls for growing the U.S.-flagged fleet, strengthening the shipbuilding industrial base, and sending a clear signal to investors and workers that America is serious about its maritime future. Jones Act waivers send an entirely different message.

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NYC Ferry ridership in June broke past previous records set in August 2025, according the the New York City Economic Development Corporation. EDC photo.

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NYC Ferry reports new ridership records

June 25, 2026

Intellian Technologies has opened a new manufacturing campus in California to support growing demand for satellite communications infrastructure across maritime, government, and commercial markets. Intellian image.

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Intellian opens California manufacturing campus to expand satellite communications production

June 25, 2026

Gulf Coast Tactical image.

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Gulf Coast Tactical expands New Iberia facility to boost USV, patrol craft production

June 25, 2026

Virginia RFI map. BOEM image.

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BOEM seeks input on potential offshore mineral leasing areas off Virginia

June 25, 2026

Tugboats assist a cargo ship entering Norfolk Harbor. Army photo.

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Norfolk Harbor dredging project complete

June 25, 2026

The Acadia is the first U.S.-flagged subsea rock installation vessel. Hanwha Philly Shipyard photo.

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Great Lakes' subsea rock installation delivered

June 25, 2026

USMMA Wiley Hall DOT photo — Wiley Hall at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. USMMA photo.

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Ostwind named USMMA deputy superintendent

June 25, 2026

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FEMA opens $95 million in port security grant funding for FY2026

June 25, 2026

A new towboat for Terral RiverService takes shape at Intercoastal Iron Works in Houma. Delivery is expected by year-end 2026. Terral RiverService photo.

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Terral RiverService building two towboats at Intercoastal Iron Works

June 24, 2026

The 190' offshore supply vessel C Atlantis will support operations at Hex's Allegra Leigh platform in Cook Inlet. It will also be available for additional commercial work. Hex photo.

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Alaska-based Hex buys secondhand OSV

June 24, 2026

WaIV Robotics image.

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WaiV Robotics launches UAV landing platform in US offshore market

June 24, 2026

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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Duramax Infrastructure: The Smart Choice for Marine Infrastructure

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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

Columbia River Women's Caucus President Capt. Sasha La Greide enters Bonneville locks with tug and barges. CRWC photos.

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Columbia River Women’s Caucus aims to support women mariners, grow workforce

June 17, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Components photo.

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Closing the submarine gap with additive manufacturing

June 16, 2026

The United States has hundreds of small shipyards operating along its coasts, rivers, and inland waterways, collectively employing tens of thousands of workers and handling the majority of the nation's commercial vessel repairs, fishing fleet maintenance, and small-craft construction. Shutterstock photo.

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More funding needed amid strong demand for Small Shipyard Grants

June 13, 2026

A towboat moves cargo along the U.S. inland waterway system, the kind of career-launching vessel that rarely appears in a high school guidance counselor's office. Shutterstock photo.

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Schools undervalue maritime workforce careers. Employers must change the narrative

June 11, 2026

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USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211) was christened June 6 at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. General Dynamics NASSCO photos.

Sealift Command christens oiler Thurgood Marshall

Titan, the second vessel in an eight-tug series being built by Master Boat Builders for Maritime Partners, is launched at the Coden, Ala. shipyard. Master Boat Builders photo.

Master Boat Builders launches second Maritime Partners tug

The Regent Viceroy, a 12-passenger electric-powered seaglider, is planned to be delivered this year. Regent image.

REGENT completes Rhode Island seaglider production facility

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