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December 1, 2022

WorkBoat names its 2022 Boat of the Year

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On Wednesday, WorkBoat named the 2022 Boat of the Year, the Monjed 2, an 85'x26'x12' fire, rescue and patrol boat built by Metalcraft Marine for the Kuwait Fire Force. The boat was designed by Walker Marine Design Ltd. Metalcraft Marine photo

Sediment plumes trail from the Thanet offshore wind turbine array in the North Sea in June 2015. NASA Earth Observatory/Jesse Allen.

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Sediment plumes trail from the Thanet offshore wind turbine array in the North Sea in June 2015. NASA Earth Observatory/Jesse Allen.

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Ole Jacob Irgens of Corvus Energy. WorkBoat photo

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Genoa Design's Adam Martin and Chris Laughlin. Doug Stewart photo

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Frank Collins has been named senior defense advisor at the Shipbuilders Council of America, overseeing the organization’s national ship repair and security, workforce development and education initiatives.

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On Wednesday, WorkBoat named the 2022 Boat of the Year, the Monjed 2, an 85'x26'x12' fire, rescue and patrol boat built by Metalcraft Marine for the Kuwait Fire Force. The boat was designed by Walker Marine Design Ltd. Metalcraft Marine photo

WorkBoat names its 2022 Boat of the Year

David Krapf

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Genoa Design's Adam Martin and Chris Laughlin. Doug Stewart photo

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Frank Collins has been named senior defense advisor at the Shipbuilders Council of America, overseeing the organization’s national ship repair and security, workforce development and education initiatives.

Shipbuilders Council names Collins senior defense advisor

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BMT introduced its new 32-meter (105') crew transfer vessel design Nov. 30 at the 2022 International WorkBoat Show. The design features a larger load capacity to play an increased role during the windfarm construction phases. BMT image.

BMT unveils new crew transfer vessel design at the International WorkBoat Show

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BMT introduced its new 32-meter (105') crew transfer vessel design Nov. 30 at the 2022 International WorkBoat Show. The design features a larger load capacity to play an increased role during the windfarm construction phases. BMT image.

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