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Arc begins electric conversion of Pacific Maritime Group tug

Ben Hayden

November 5, 2026

Electric powertrain supplier Arc has begun engineering a battery-electric conversion of Harbor Sentinel, a 50' harbor tug owned and operated by Pacific Maritime Group.

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Pacific Maritime Group’s Harbor Sentinel will undergo a battery-electric conversion, replacing its twin Cummins KT19 diesel engines with an Arc electric powertrain. Pacific Maritime Group photo.

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The Maine State Ferry Service’s 154'×38' Capt. Almer Dinsmore at the dock during its Nov. 5 commissioning ceremony in Rockland, Maine. The hybrid diesel-electric ferry will serve the Rockland–Vinalhaven route. Maine DOT photo.

Maine State Ferry Service commissions first hybrid ferry

WorkBoat Staff

November 6, 2026

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The Maine State Ferry Service commissioned its first hybrid diesel-electric ferry, the Capt. Almer Dinsmore, Nov. 5 in Rockland, Maine, for service between Rockland and Vinalhaven.

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Representatives of JT Marine and San Francisco Bay Ferry attend the keel-laying ceremony for the operator’s first universal charging float in Vancouver, Wash. All photos belong to SF Bay Ferry.

JT Marine lays keel for SF Bay Ferry charging float

Ben Hayden

November 5, 2026

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JT Marine Inc., Vancouver, Wash., has marked the keel laying of San Francisco Bay Ferry’s first universal charging float, part of the operator’s infrastructure program for its planned battery-electric ferry fleet.

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The Maine State Ferry Service’s 154'×38' Capt. Almer Dinsmore at the dock during its Nov. 5 commissioning ceremony in Rockland, Maine. The hybrid diesel-electric ferry will serve the Rockland–Vinalhaven route. Maine DOT photo.

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Maine State Ferry Service commissions first hybrid ferry

November 6, 2026

A Senesco Marine employee works on the bowthruster of the hybrid-electric ferry, Capt. Almer Dinsmore. Ben Hayden/WorkBoat photo.

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Senesco partners with CCRI on shipbuilding welding program

November 6, 2026

Revolution Wind, a 704-megawatt turbine array 15 miles south of Rhode Island, is in full operation developers announced Nov. 5, 2026. Ørsted photo.

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Revolution Wind fully operational, Ørsted reports

November 5, 2026

Rob Rainhart CEO - Apeiron Labs — Rob Rainhart has been named CEO of Apeiron Labs as the company expands its autonomous ocean-sensing operations. Apeiron Labs photo.

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Apeiron Labs names Rob Rainhart CEO

November 5, 2026

Representatives of JT Marine and San Francisco Bay Ferry attend the keel-laying ceremony for the operator’s first universal charging float in Vancouver, Wash. All photos belong to SF Bay Ferry.

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JT Marine lays keel for SF Bay Ferry charging float

November 5, 2026

Saltfoss’ proposed floating nuclear power plants would be built on barges manufactured by Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea, with reactor assembly, fuel loading and final integration at U.S. facilities. Saltfoss image.

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Saltfoss pursues US licensing for nuclear power barges

November 5, 2026

Saronic's Marauder medium unmanned surface vessel. Saronic Technologies photo.

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Saronic launches second Marauder at Louisiana shipyard

November 5, 2026

Pacific Maritime Group’s Harbor Sentinel will undergo a battery-electric conversion, replacing its twin Cummins KT19 diesel engines with an Arc electric powertrain. Pacific Maritime Group photo.

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Arc begins electric conversion of Pacific Maritime Group tug

November 5, 2026

FMT - Maritime Partners - Laborde — The 1,600-hp Ann Nash is the fourth towboat FMT Shipyard & Repair has delivered to Maritime Partners. Maritime Partners photo.

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FMT delivers 1,600-hp Ann Nash to Maritime Partners

November 5, 2026

The 418'×85' Columbia can carry 499 passengers and approximately 133 vehicles. The AMHS ferry is sidelined in Ketchikan, Alaska, for port main engine repairs and is scheduled to resume northbound service Nov. 8. Alaska DOT photo.

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AMHS ferry Columbia sidelined for engine repairs

November 4, 2026

A shipbuilder at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division guides a grand block for Thad Cochran (DDG 135) into place. The unit was fabricated offsite as part of Ingalls' distributed shipbuilding initiative. HII photo.

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Eastern Shipbuilding to build six structural units for future USS Philadelphia

November 4, 2026

A New Chapter at Markey Machine, Built on Generations of Service

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ZF Expands Transmission Line with 9200 A/V PTI

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From Customer Challenge to Engineered Solution: The Story Behind Star Hydraulics’ Tow Bar Jack

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Weather Data That Doesn’t Have to Leave the Boat

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The Coast Guard's RIG vs. Modification Fee Tables you should check before submitting an upgrade application. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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When you need a drug test for your MMC application, and when you don't

October 30, 2026

Crew member works on the main deck during vessel operations. Shutterstock photo.

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Have you had prior injuries?

October 30, 2026

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

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Who's the employer?

October 23, 2026

Crew members work alongside a barge on the Mississippi River. Shutterstock photo

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Does your coverage travel with your crew?

October 12, 2026

Tugboats assist a containership as it turns toward a terminal on the Cooper River in Charleston Harbor. Daniel Wright98 / Shutterstock photo

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The hidden dangers in assuming all operators are the same

October 6, 2026

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

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The 88' Defiant is the third of eight tugs built by Master Boat Builders, Coden, Ala., for Maritime Partners. Master Boat photo.

Master Boat Builders delivers third tug to Maritime Partners

The christening of the 400'×105' deck barge Triton, delivered to Canal Barge Co. by Conrad Shipyard. Canal Barge Co. via Facebook.

Canal Barge takes delivery of 400' deck barge Triton

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.

Saronic breaks ground on $3 billion Brownsville shipyard

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