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MetalCraft Marine scales to meet Navy, Coast Guard demand

Ben Hayden

October 27, 2026

MetalCraft Marine is expanding its Watertown, N.Y., shipyard to build more Navy and Coast Guard boats, from force protection to uncrewed vessels.

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A MetalCraft Force Protection-Small (FP-S) awaits delivery to the Navy at the company’s new Watertown, N.Y., facility. Two FP-L and multiple boom deployment boats also destined for the Navy are under the same roof, as is a Long Range Interceptor for the Coast Guard. Ben Hayden photo.

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The pump-out vessel Pooseidon is powered by twin Photon Marine electric outboards that produce 300 hp at peak power.

Electric pump-out boat cleans up Port of Friday Harbor

The Port of Friday Harbor in Washington State took delivery of a new pump-out boat built by Silverback Marine and powered by twin electric outboards from Photon Marine. The vessel is part of a broader carbon-reduction program.

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A view of the second and third National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia. Hanwha Philly Shipyard photo.

Hanwha Defense USA announces plans to acquire Hanwha Philly Shipyard

WorkBoat Staff

October 27, 2026

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Arlington, Va.-based Hanwha Defense USA has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in Hanwha Philly Shipyard, marking the Philadelphia shipyard's continued transition to a dual-use facility serving both the U.S. Navy and commercial customers.

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Recreational vessel and USV hauled out of the water, with the USV split into two large pieces and entangled in the recreational vessel’s starboard pod. Monroe County Sheriff photo.

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Offshore operators in today’s maritime industry often rely on third-party staffing companies. Shutterstock photo.

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Saronic breaks ground on its Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas. Pictured from left to right: Sergio Tito Lopez, Chairman of the Port of Brownsville Commission; Doug Lambert, COO; Rob Lehman, CCO; Texas Governor Greg Abbott; U.S. Vice President JD Vance; Dino Mavrookas, CEO; Vib Altekar, CTO; and John Morgan, SVP of Operations. Saronic photo.

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