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The future 263'x59' USNS Billy Frank, Jr., the Navy’s 11th towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS 11), but first being built at Austal USA. Austal USA rendering

Austal USA holds T-ATS keel ceremony

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The thermal runaway of a cell within a handheld radio’s lithium-ion battery led to a fire on an oil tanker last year while docked in Baton Rouge, La. NTSB photo

NTSB highlights potential fire risks of lithium-ion batteries

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NOAA says there were record-low water levels along parts of the Mississippi River for the second year in a row. SmartPort photo

Mississippi River hits record low-levels in October, NOAA says

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Port Panama City (Fla.) has been awarded an $11.25 million Port Infrastructure Development Program grant from Marad for the expansion of its East Terminal. Port Panama City photo

Florida port awarded $11.25 million infrastructure development grant

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WorkBoat file photo

Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale postponed again

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Professional mariners deploy equipment used to measure the seawater’s salinity, temperature and depth from NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker. NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations/Maideline Sanchez photo

NOAA to host hiring event in Virginia

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Launch of USCGC ARGUS photo by Justin Sides courtesy of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.

Eastern Shipbuilding launches first Coast Guard Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter

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Firefighters boarding the Spirit of Norfolk during firefighting efforts. NTSB photo

Coast Guard publishes policy letter on safety rule for small passenger vessels

U.S. Coast Guard

Research vessel will work Gray's National Marine Sanctuary in Georgia. All American Marine photo

All American launches NOAA research vessel

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Each patrol boat was inspected and accepted by the Navy. Silver Ships photo

Silver Ships delivers six patrol boats to the Navy

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Firefighters boarding the Spirit of Norfolk during firefighting efforts. NTSB photo

NTSB calls for changes to small passenger vessel regs

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The Hyman G. Rickover was commissioned into service on Oct. 14, 2023, during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. Navy photo.

Navy commissions fast attack submarine

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Fire is always a concern for operators and mariners. MITAGS Photo.

Coast Guard releases final rule for towing vessel firefighting training

U.S. Coast Guard