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

Ben Hayden

June 17, 2026

On the Columbia River, one of the most demanding stretches of commercial waterway in the American West, a small but growing group of women is quietly rewriting what the industry looks like.

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

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A Staten Island Ferry vessel travels through New York Harbor. NYC DOT photo.

Ferry services boost capacity for Knicks championship parade

WorkBoat Staff

June 20, 2026

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New York City's ferry operators added service Thursday to handle surging ridership from the New York Knicks' NBA championship ticker-tape parade in lower Manhattan — the franchise's first title in 53 years.

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Bay Weld-built expedition vessel Samantha Jules underway during sea trials. All photos taken by Matt Lowber/Bay Weld Boats.

Bay Weld delivers custom expedition vessel for Alaska

Ben Hayden

June 18, 2026

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Bay Weld Boats, Homer, Alaska, has delivered the 56'x18' overnight charter vessel Samantha Jules to Tundra Adventure Charters for operations in Prince William Sound.

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Jones Walker LLP has added Nicole Wolf as a Miami-based special counsel in the law firm's maritime practice group. Jones Walker photo.

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Nicole Wolf joins Jones Walker's maritime practice

June 20, 2026

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CORE POWER studies BWXT reactor for floating nuclear power plants

June 19, 2026

An aerial view of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash., in April 2012. Navy photo.

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Navy advances $30 billion drydock program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

June 18, 2026

The American Maritime Congress is an advocacy organization representing U.S.-flag shipping companies and maritime labor unions. It advocates for maritime policy, national security, and the U.S. Merchant Marine. Shutterstock photo.

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American Maritime Congress names Elizabeth O'Connor executive director

June 18, 2026

A pair of New York harbor vessels take part in a fleet blessing at the beginning of the Seamen's Church Institute's annual Silver Bell awards dinner June 11.

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SCI raises $825,000, honors Wobensmith and Fagan at Silver Bell awards dinner

June 18, 2026

Bay Weld-built expedition vessel Samantha Jules underway during sea trials. All photos taken by Matt Lowber/Bay Weld Boats.

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Bay Weld delivers custom expedition vessel for Alaska

June 18, 2026

Brett Milutin has been named chief operating officer at the Galveston Wharves. Milutin is a 25-year port employee and will continue to serve as executive deputy port director. Port of Galveston photo.

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Milutin named COO for Galveston Wharves

June 17, 2026

From left to right: Jared Legendre, VP of sales for Laborde Products; Jacob Yoder, dealer development for Laborde Products; Chad Cailteux, owner of 5R Enterprises; and Jeff Caspary, territory sales manager for 5R Enterprises. Laborde Products photo.

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Laborde Products expands Mitsubishi dealer network with 5R Enterprises

June 17, 2026

MBTA passenger ferry Champion is escorted by four Boston Fire Department vessels following a fire aboard the vessel near Castle Island in Boston Harbor. Boston Fire Department photo.

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Boston ferry fire prompts evacuation near Castle Island

June 17, 2026

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

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REGENT completes Rhode Island seaglider production facility

June 17, 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

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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

Snow & Co. founder and president Brett Snow sits in the boiler room of the shipyard's 1942 steam-powered crane. Doug Stewart/WorkBoat photo.

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From payphone to shipyard: the Brett Snow story

June 11, 2026

U.S. ship- and boatbuilders are pursuing both established and emerging opportunities across commercial and government vessel construction. Shutterstock photo.

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US shipbuilders are cautiously optimistic

June 8, 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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