February 2026

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WorkBoat February 2026 – Volume 83 Edition 02

Passenger vessels and autonomous surface vehicles. These are arguably two of the hottest segments of the U.S. workboat market — both highlighted in the February edition of WorkBoat magazine. In the passenger vessel sector, operators are moving full speed ahead with programs to modernize their fleets, some with grant support, some without. Meanwhile, a raft of new and established industry players is jockeying for position to answer the Navy’s call for large, scalable fleets of unscrewed vessels. It’s exciting times, and the news is coming fast.