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Manatee Belle joins Gulf Islands Ferry fleet

Kirk Moore

June 30, 2026

The Manatee Belle, the third in a ferry fleet operating out of Bradenton, Fla., was built by Breaux Brothers Enterprises and carries up to 93 passengers.

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The 60'x16'6" aluminum ferry Manatee Belle carries up to 93 passengers. Manatee County photos.

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Auditors: Coast Guard modernization push ‘still falling short’

Despite $38.5 billion in new funding during the 2025 and 2026 federal fiscal years, the Coast Guard is still struggling to carry forward its modernization program, the Government Accountability Office reported to Congress June 30.

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U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower transits the Elizabeth River after departing Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials Apr. 20. Navy photo.

Trump administration pushes for fifth public shipyard to support naval expansion

Ben Hayden

June 30, 2026

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The Trump administration is pushing to establish a fifth public shipyard to support maintenance and repair needs for an expanding U.S. Navy fleet.

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Stuart Fitzgerald is the new CEO of Subsea7, an offshore services firm. Subsea7 photo.

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Stuart Fitzgerald becomes CEO of Subsea7

July 1, 2026

The deal combines Rocket Lab's launch and satellite manufacturing operations with Iridium's low Earth orbit satellite network, which supports more than 2.55 million active subscribers, including maritime fleets. Rocket Lab image.

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Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal

July 1, 2026

The BP-operated Na Kika platform is located 140 miles southeast of New Orleans in 6,340' of water. BP photo.

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Shell to sell US Gulf assets for $1.7 billion

June 30, 2026

The Ocean Intervention II has been contracted to deliver integrated geophysical, geotechnical, and autonomous survey services offshore Trinidad and in the U.S. Gulf. Oceaneering photo.

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Oceaneering lines up survey jobs for Ocean Intervention II

June 30, 2026

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Manatee Belle joins Gulf Islands Ferry fleet

June 30, 2026

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Trump administration pushes for fifth public shipyard to support naval expansion

June 30, 2026

Joe Starck’s career at Great Lakes Towing spans 35 years, beginning in engineering and project management before advancing to CEO. Great Lakes Towing photo.

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Great Lakes Towing CEO Joe Starck to retire

June 30, 2026

During a shipyard visit in April, WorkBoat toured Rozema Boat Works’ Mount Vernon, Wash., facility, where the two new 31' boom boats for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company were under construction. WorkBoat photo.

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Rozema finalizing spill response boom boats for Alyeska Pipeline fleet

June 30, 2026

Capt. Stephen Carmel brings decades of hands-on maritime experience to his role as U.S. Maritime Administrator. Maritime Administration photo.

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One-on-one with Marad Administrator Capt. Stephen Carmel

June 29, 2026

Washington State Ferries operates the largest commuter ferry system in the United States. Washington State Ferries photo.

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Siemens Energy to build shoreside charging stations for Washington State Ferries

June 29, 2026

Moran Towing Corp. christened its newest harbor tug, the J Themistoclis Moran, at its dock in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 29. Moran Towing photo.

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New tugboat J Themistoclis Moran christened

June 29, 2026

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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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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

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

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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

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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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