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Jon Foster

Jon is a freelance writer and contributor for WorkBoat living in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor of arts in journalism and public relations in 2020. Foster has written for several publications including Klipsun Magazine and Western Washington University’s Western Today.

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North America’s first commercial hydrogen fuel cell, zero-emission e-ferry

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How is AI and big data transforming the maritime industry?

BAE's 'quiet revolution' aims to make transition to zero emissions easier

WSF Wenatchee Jumbo Mark II ferry
Washington State Ferries (WSF) will convert three of its Jumbo Mark II ferries from diesel to hybrid electric propulsion. WSDOT photo

Biden administration to upgrade ports and ferry systems to support a more sustainable maritime ecosystem

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The new IPS Hybrid is designed for passenger ferries, coast guard vessels, offshore crew transfer vessels, short sea and river transport, and workboats. Volvo Penta image.
June 15, 2026

Volvo Penta debuts hybrid IPS propulsion system

Alexander Petersen (left), co-founder and CEO of MOBY Robotics and Michael Kei, ABS vice president, technology. ABS photo.
June 15, 2026

ABS, MOBY Robotics partner on subsea mining technology development

Capt. Reed Richardson sits in the wheelhouse of the articulated tug barge Beatrice. In less than a decade, Richardson hawsepiped from OS to AB, earned his mate's license before becoming captain. Capt. Richardson photo.
June 15, 2026

Tug captain questions Jones Act waivers as foreign vessels enter coastwise trade

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

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