July 2026

WorkBoat July 2026 — Volume 83, Edition 07

This month, WorkBoat dives into the Trump administration’s Maritime Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to reverse decades of decline, rebuild American shipbuilding capacity, grow the mariner pool, and restore U.S. maritime dominance. We explore the many questions that remain, especially around policy implementation and funding. In addition, WorkBoat sat one-on-one with Marad Administrator Stephen Carmel to get his vision on this new chapter. This is an edition you won’t want to miss.

In This Issue

Features

• Page 14 — Focus: Digging In — Innovation, efficiency and a dynamic environment shape the future of the dredging industry.
• Page 18 — Cover Story: Blueprint — Trump’s Maritime Action Plan is here. Now what?
• Page 24 — Vessel Report: Dredges — Newbuilds come in many shapes and sizes.
• Page 44 — Final Word: Capt. Stephen Carmel — One-on-one with the U.S. Maritime Administrator.

Boats & Gear: On the Ways (Page 8)

This month’s vessel deliveries, launches and contract awards:

• Poseidon Jackup takes modular barges to new heights
• New ferry joins Gulf Islands fleet
• Rozema finalizing spill-response boom boats for Alyeska Pipeline Co.
• Master Boat launches second Maritime Partners tugboat
• Saronic’s first Marauder USV launched
• Bay Towing orders escort tug from Sterling Shipyard
• Gulf Craft builds ferry for U.S. Virgin Islands
• Blakeley BoatWorks delivers tugboat to Crescent Towing
• C&C hands over third towboat to Canal Barge

2026 Power Guide (Page 26)

WorkBoat’s annual directory of marine diesel engines.

Get With It (Page 42)

Ports invest in equipment to improve efficiency and cut emissions.

At a Glance

• Page 4 — Nor’easter — Northeast states sue the Trump administration.
• Page 4 — On the Water — A fire waiting to happen.
• Page 5 — Credentialing Insight — AB sea-time reductions are here to stay.
• Page 5 — Insurance Watch — Total and constructive total loss.
• Page 6 — Legal Talk — Your vessel may be held liable if drunk passengers come to grief.
• Page 6 — Health, Safety, and Environment — The human element of thermal runaway challenges.

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