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

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ACSM deploys a Saab Seaeye Panther ROV for pipeline inspection in the Gulf of Mexico. ACSM photo.
January 30, 2026

Prysmian to acquire submarine cable services firm ACSM

About 1 million acres will be made available for lease in Alaska's Cook Inlet, with the first of six planned sales through 2032. BOEM graphic.
January 30, 2026

BOEM advances Cook Inlet lease sale

The new shipyard, which is to be built on a site historically used for port cargo and maritime operations, will focus on naval and defense-related work. Florida Birdon photo.
January 30, 2026

Birdon plans to develop Pensacola shipyard

Subsea7 will be responsible for the transportation and installation of a subsea umbilical, riser, and rigid flowline. Subsea7 photo.
January 30, 2026

Subsea7 wins Shell contract for Kaikias waterflood project

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