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Amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool (LPD 29) in the Gulf of Mexico during builder's trials in February 2024. HII photo.

Ingalls Shipbuilding completes successful acceptance trials for LPD 29

Ben Hayden

Main propulsion comes from twin MTU 20V4000 M93L diesel engines, producing 2,900 hp each. Bollinger Shipyards photo

Bollinger delivers another FRC to U.S. Coast Guard

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Yard, repair, berthing, and messing (YRBM) barge for the U.S. Navy. Conrad Shipyard rendering

Conrad building second berthing barge for Navy

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Overall, the bill provides $8.7 billion for the Corps through Sept. 30, an increase of $1.27 billion over what the Biden Administration had proposed for FY24. Waterways Council photo

Biden signs strong budget for inland waterways construction

Pamela Glass

In Washington, the Port of Tacoma's Husky Terminal Expansion Part One is in line for $54.2 million in Marad funding to reconfigure the terminal for better truck circulation, reefer racks, related power supplies, and relocate on-terminal structures. Port o

Marad to fund $500 million in port infrastructure

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The Saildrone Surveyor SD-3000 uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) sails in Mobile Bay during initial testing. The vehicle was launched on March 4, 2024, at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. Saildrone photo.

First production Saildrone launched from Austal USA

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Dredging the Atchafalaya River Port of Morgan City. Doug Stewart photo

Video: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging Port of Morgan City

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The LCS is a fast, agile, mission-focused platform designed to operate in near-shore environments. Austal USA photo

Austal USA delivers future LCS 36

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Bollinger Shipyards CEO Ben Bordelon, RADM Tom Anderson, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Assistant Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Christopher Mahoney tour Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding.

Top Navy, Marine Corps commanders tour Bollinger Mississippi yard

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Vessel operators could face new federal regulations aimed at preventing cyber security attacks against the maritime industry. U.S. Coast Guard photo

New rules proposed to address cyber security in maritime industry

Pamela Glass

Vigilant deterred illegal drug smuggling and directly contributed to U.S. Coast Guard and national objectives to combat transnational criminal organizations. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard cutter recovers $15.7 million worth of cocaine, rescues two

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The Freedom AUV recently completed a five-year test and development program, culminating in commercial operations beginning in 2023. Oceaneering International photo

DOD selects Oceaneering for unmanned underwater vehicle prototype development

Ben Hayden

Draft restrictions on vessels have been lifted, and dredges no longer operate to maintain nine-foot navigation throughout the Mississippi River. SmartPort photo

Mississippi River drought is officially over, but situation remains fragile

Pamela Glass