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Casey Conley

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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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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

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Stephen A. Edwards has been appointed CEO of the Hornblower Group effective Jan. 1, 2026. Virginia Port Authority photo.
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Hornblower names Stephen Edwards as CEO

Curtin Maritime's newest clamshell dredge the DB Catalina. Curtin photo.
December 4, 2025

Dredging leaders address state of the industry at WorkBoat Show

Scania unveiled a new six-cylinder, 13-liter diesel engine at the International Workboat Show. Eric Colby photo.
December 4, 2025

Scania unveils new engine at the WorkBoat Show

Industry leaders discussed how U.S. shipbuilding can revive itself and compete globally during the Maritime Breakfast at the 2025 International WorkBoat Show. The panel, moderated by Guillermo Calderon Martinez of ABS, featured (Ret.) Rear Adm. Thomas Henderson, Justin Slater, and Erik Derector. Doug Stewart photo.
December 4, 2025

US shipbuilders look to reestablish themselves on a global level

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