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Corsair autonomous uncrewed surface vessels, manufactured by Saronic, have been deployed by the Navy in missions including the rescue of a downed helicopter crew and a strike on an Iranian naval facility. Saronic photo.

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The 15,413-TEU vessel MSC Stacey docks at PhilaPort's Packer Avenue Marine Terminal with assistance from three tugboats. PhilaPort photo.
October 14, 2026

PhilaPort plans $837 million expansion

Carver Marine Steel Works’ 820-ton Marine Travelift holds the 96' tug Mackenzie Rose in a custom-fabricated lifting cradle. Carver Marine Steel Works photo.
October 13, 2026

US shipyards add capacity with vessel hoist investments

St. John’s Dockyard announced Jared Newcombe has been appointed as chief executive officer. Newdock photo.
October 13, 2026

Newcombe leads St. John’s Dockyard

Ocean Craft Marine’s rigid-hull inflatable boat undergoes sea trials. Built for Hopewell Fire & EMS, Va., the boat will support firefighting, rescue and police operations on the James River. OCM photo.
October 13, 2026

Ocean Craft Marine builds 31' rescue RIB for Hopewell

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