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Casey Conley

Casey Conley has reported on the maritime industry since 2010, primarily covering shipbuilding and the towing industry. He grew up in southern Maine and now lives in Seattle. 

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Viper will serve many purposes for Leeway Marine, ranging from Arctic ice observations to hydrographic and geophysical surveys to offshore wind support. Leeway Marine photo

Autonomous vessels and startup vibe fuel Leeway Marine’s growth

Western Towboat’s Titan-class oceangoing tug Northern Titan is currently under construction. Western Towboat photo.

Tugboat operators face build or repower

San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Sea Change, built by All American Marine, Bellingham, Wash., is the first hydrogen-powered vessel operating commercially in the U.S. San Francisco Bay Ferry photo.

Next-gen marine fuels power progress, yet challenges remain

Bay-Houston Towing celebrated a major milestone with the christening of the George M and May Louise—two powerful, next-generation tugboats designed to boost operational capabilities along the Houston Ship Channel and surrounding ports. Bay-Houston Towing photo.

Fleet renewal programs keep steady stream of tug orders, deliveries

The NOAA research ship Discoverer in transit prior to launch in late winter 2025. Thoma-Sea photo.

Next-gen research vessels embrace efficient hulls, cleaner propulsion

Latest News
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.
June 13, 2026

More funding needed amid strong demand for Small Shipyard Grants

View from the starboard bow of the STAX 1 showing the damaged emission capture boom lying on top of the control room and across the deck. Coast Guard photo.
June 12, 2026

NTSB: Crane operator had inadequate clearance, struck STAX 1 emissions barge

May iron ore loadings came in 4.7% above the month's five-year average. Lake Carriers' Association photo.
June 12, 2026

Great Lakes iron ore trade up, limestone down

Veth Propulsion image.
June 12, 2026

Veth Propulsion unveils new contra-rotating propulsion system

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