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This year’s record-breaking WorkBoat Show was just the beginning—stay connected to learn what’s next in 2025.

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US shipyards add capacity with vessel hoist investments

Ben Hayden

October 13, 2026

Around the country, shipyards are taking advantage of renewed investment in American shipbuilding to acquire equipment that increases capacity, improves efficiency, and opens the door to larger projects.

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Carver Marine Steel Works’ 820-ton Marine Travelift holds the 96' tug Mackenzie Rose in a custom-fabricated lifting cradle. Carver Marine Steel Works photo.

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The tugboat Wood Chuck was pushing a 60' barge that struck a sailboat near Miami, July 28, 2025. Coast Guard photo by Jessica Walker.

Tugboat captain gets 18 months for Miami Beach collision that killed three children

WorkBoat Staff

October 14, 2026

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A Florida tugboat captain was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a July 2025 collision that killed three children from a sailing camp.

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Christening of Matson containership Makua at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Oct. 10, 2026. Matson photo.

Matson christens first of three new Aloha-class containerships

WorkBoat Staff

October 14, 2026

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Matson Inc. christened the 850' Makua, the first of three new Jones Act containerships, at Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc. on Saturday.

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The Revolution Wind project off southern New England was almost 90% complete toward its array of 68 wind turbines in December 2025. Ørsted photo.

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Trump administration moves again to revoke Revolution Wind permit

October 14, 2026

From left to right, Natalie Pierre, Anna Galoni, Karina Gould, Marianna Thomson, and Sandy Thomson cut the ribbon to officially mark the opening of Thordon Bearings' third production plant. Thordon photo.

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Thordon Bearings adds new production facility in Burlington, Ontario

October 14, 2026

PacMar Technologies’ 100' unmanned surface vessel Atlas completed 157 test cases during a 22-day Pacific campaign to meet the U.S. Navy’s MUSV Marketplace at-sea testing requirements. PacMar photo.

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PacMar completes Navy MUSV at-sea testing

October 14, 2026

Navy and civilian divers remove a submerged barge near Pier Delta at Naval Base Kitsap in October 2025. The base’s Bremerton waterfront is slated for major upgrades under the Navy’s planned drydock construction program. Navy photo.

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Navy seeks contractors for Bremerton drydock project

October 14, 2026

Dutra Group photo.

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Dutra wins Norfolk terminal dredging contract

October 14, 2026

Corey Harris, a former NASA network engineer who worked on systems supporting the International Space Station and mission control, has joined Houston-based BroCoTec to work on maritime IT and cybersecurity. BroCoTec photo.

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BroCoTec hires former NASA engineer for maritime IT, cyber work

October 14, 2026

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announces funding for West Virginia state park improvements, including $300,000 to replace Blennerhassett Island State Park’s service barge and tugboat. West Va. Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey photo.

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West Virginia commits $300,000 for island park barge, tug replacement

October 14, 2026

The tugboat Wood Chuck was pushing a 60' barge that struck a sailboat near Miami, July 28, 2025. Coast Guard photo by Jessica Walker.

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Tugboat captain gets 18 months for Miami Beach collision that killed three children

October 14, 2026

Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States and carried 20.1 million total riders in 2025. Shutterstock photo.

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Washington governor calls for salary survey after ferry sickout

October 14, 2026

Christening of Matson containership Makua at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Oct. 10, 2026. Matson photo.

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Matson christens first of three new Aloha-class containerships

October 14, 2026

The 126' research vessel Ocearch docks at Jacksonville Machine & Repair in Florida. Ocearch photo.

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Shark research vessel in Jacksonville for major refit

October 14, 2026

The Patented RiteAire Marine™ Whole Vessel Dehumidification System Helps Keep Crew Healthy and Fights Condensation, Mold and Rust on Board

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Capacity Is Buyable. Time Isn’t. And $27 Billion in New Contracts Just Made That the Only Thing That Matters.

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HamiltonJet Waterjets Give Houston Pilots Speed and Control for Demanding Transfers

HamiltonJet Waterjets Give Houston Pilots Speed and Control for Demanding Transfers

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Ring Power Strengthens Cox Marine Network Across the U.S. South

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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

A pilot boat navigates the upper New York City harbor. Shutterstock photo.

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Maritime pilots proudly contribute to America’s maritime security

September 11, 2026

Working in hot summer conditions can carry significant health and medical risks. Shutterstock photo.

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Hydrate to stay safe in the heat

September 7, 2026

The Aug. 27 bulletin from the USCG National Maritime Center, providing a 120 day authorization for mariners whose pending renewals currently have an Awaiting Information or an Open Book Take Home Renewal Exam Approved to Test letter. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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Mariners awaiting information, testing receive 120-day MMC relief from Coast Guard

September 1, 2026

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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.

Saronic breaks ground on $3 billion Brownsville shipyard

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

MBB - Barbara G Tug — The 98' Barbara G is the first of two Rapport 3000 escort tugs Master Boat Builders is delivering to Bay-Houston Towing for ship-assist and escort work along the Texas Gulf Coast. Master Boat Builders photo.

Master Boat Builders delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Towing

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