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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

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The dustpan dredge Potter at work August 25 on the Mississippi River near Cliff Cave Park in St. Louis.
September 11, 2026

Dredge Potter back at work on Mississippi River

One worker died during an explosion and fire Sept. 10 on the barge Casablanca docked in the Mariners Harbor section of Staten Island, according to the Fire Department of New York.
September 11, 2026

One dead in Staten Island barge explosion

A pilot boat navigates the upper New York City harbor. Shutterstock photo.
September 11, 2026

Maritime pilots proudly contribute to America’s maritime security

Workboats head toward Manhattan to assist with evacuations on Sept. 11, 2001. New York Council of the Navy League photo.
September 11, 2026

The 9/11 Boatlift, 25 Years Later: How workboats evacuated lower Manhattan

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