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Fuel and lubricant choices take on larger roles for workboat operators

Steve Mosco

August 12, 2026

Workboat operators are rethinking the fuels and lubricants they buy — not just to meet the EPA's discharge rules, but because the wrong choice can cost them uptime.

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The NYC Ferry vessel White Sands operates in New York Harbor, where reliability, maintenance planning, and vessel uptime are key considerations for ferry operators. NYC Ferry photo.

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A Snow & Co. employee operates the shipyard's new CNC press break, secured through the 2025 Small Shipyard Grant Program. WorkBoat photo.

Marad awards $35.2 million to 45 small shipyards

Ben Hayden

August 13, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded $35.18 million to 45 shipyards in 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program.

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BlackSea unmanned — Two BlackSea Technologies Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) unmanned surface vessels operate on the water. BlackSea Technologies photo.

AEVEX to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million

Steve Mosco

August 14, 2026

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AEVEX Corp. is moving deeper into maritime autonomy with an agreement to acquire BlackSea Technologies, a Baltimore manufacturer of unmanned surface and subsea vessels, in a deal valued at up to $650 million.

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In April, Blessey christened its newest towboat, Capt. Daniel Armstrong. The vessel is the first EPA Tier 4 towboat in Blessey Marine Services’ 85-vessel fleet. Laborde Products photo.

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Blessey Marine adopts OpenTug invoicing platform

August 14, 2026

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (center) and J. Alex Kelly (left), the state's commerce secretary, present a check for $9 million to Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves. The grant will go toward a new ship manufacturing facility at the Port of Pensacola that will serve as Birdon America's southeastern base of operations.

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City of Pensacola receives $9 million grant for new Birdon America headquarters

August 13, 2026

A Snow & Co. employee operates the shipyard's new CNC press break, secured through the 2025 Small Shipyard Grant Program. WorkBoat photo.

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Marad awards $35.2 million to 45 small shipyards

August 13, 2026

Offshore oil and gas drilling platform off the SE coast of Louisiana. Shutterstock photo.

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Latest Gulf lease sale fetches $82.6 million for 59 blocks

August 13, 2026

Defense Maritime tech — A Defense Maritime Solutions technician works on shipboard equipment at the company’s Chesapeake, Va., operations. Defense Maritime Solutions photo.

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DMS plans $30M Chesapeake expansion for US Wärtsilä engine manufacturing

August 12, 2026

Left to right: Vidar Riise, CEO of Shorly, and Styrk Bekkenes, partner at Seacap. Seacap photo.

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Seacap, Shorly partner on port electrification projects

August 12, 2026

The NYC Ferry vessel White Sands operates in New York Harbor, where reliability, maintenance planning, and vessel uptime are key considerations for ferry operators. NYC Ferry photo.

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Fuel and lubricant choices take on larger roles for workboat operators

August 12, 2026

Vigor Marine Fabrication unveiled USAV Craney Island, the first production Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) for the U.S. Army, at its Vancouver, Wash., facility. Vigor Marine Group photo.

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Vigor unveils first production MSV(L) for US Army

August 11, 2026

The MSC Michigan VII docked after the June 2024 runaway accident. NTSB photo.

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Ship manager hit with $6 million fine in Charleston runaway case

August 11, 2026

Fleetzero's Leviathan marine battery system recently received a positive product design assessment from ABS, clearing the way for its use in future projects that would require a class-verified battery technology.

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ABS issues product design assessment for Fleetzero’s Leviathan battery system

August 11, 2026

A rendering of BC Ferries' Summit-class passenger-vehicle vessels. BC Ferries photo.

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Corvus Energy to supply battery system for BC Ferries’ Summit-class vessels

August 11, 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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A towboat pushes a barge in the Port of Long Beach, Calif. Shutterstock photo.

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Avoiding toxic culture helps safety

August 12, 2026

A recent federal court case from the Eastern District of Louisiana illustrated how the role of an expert can be a decisive factor in a maritime lawsuit. Shutterstock photo.

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The legal standard for expert testimony in maritime cases

July 30, 2026

Risks around lithium-ion batteries and thermal runaway are a growing concern for marine operators. Shutterstock photo.

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The human element of thermal runaway challenges

July 21, 2026

Corsair autonomous uncrewed surface vessels, manufactured by Saronic, have been deployed by the Navy in missions including the rescue of a downed helicopter crew and a strike on an Iranian naval facility. Saronic photo.

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The future of naval warfare isn’t coming. It has arrived at the water’s edge

July 15, 2026

Sunken tugboat in a river. Shutterstock photo.

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Total and constructive total loss

June 30, 2026

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

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The Cowlitz was built to support dredging operations on the Columbia River. Glosten photo.

New Oregon dredge tender works harder and quieter

Saronic's 24-foot Corsair autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) were used in U.S. strikes targeting Iran's ability to continue attacks on commercial shipping, marking the first known combat use of U.S. sea drones. Saronic photo.

US built USV strikes Iran in first combat use

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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