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BOEM is proposing new wind energy areas totaling 1,148 square miles off Lake Charles, La., and Galveston, Texas. Some potential lease blocks are being excluded for shrimp fishing. BOEM graphic.

BOEM seeks public comment on two draft wind energy areas in the Gulf of Mexico

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The 2021 Boat of the Year, the Michael H. Ollis, a 4,500-passenger ferry built by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., for the New York City Department of Transportation Staten Island Ferry Division. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo

Submission period opens for WorkBoat's 10 Significant Boats of 2022

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W&O Supply acquired by MiddleGround Capital

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The tugboat will be 98'6"x42.5', and produce a bollard pull of over 52 metric tonnes. Master Boat Builders photo

Master Boat building new tug for Bay Houston Towing

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To maximize speed, US Watercraft designed a 5° V hull with a tapered bow that facilitates planing and deflects spray when traveling upwind. US Watercraft drawing

US Watercraft building new aquaculture support vessel

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (Marad) announced today that it is accepting applications for Centers of Excellence (CoE) designations. Doug Stewart photo

DOT focuses on future maritime workforce

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Total cargo tonnage shipments (from March 22 to June 30) via the St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 11.9 million metric tons. Chamber of Marine Commerce photo

U.S. grain, coke exports drive Great Lakes-Seaway shipping activity in June

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WETA awarded $14.9 million to develop electric ferry network in San Francisco

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Maersk's WIV will be built in Singapore at SembCorp Marine, with the steel cutting ceremony set for the fourth quarter. Maersk Supply Service rendering

Maersk awarded second U.S. contract for its wind installation vessel

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rsz_grain_elevator_2 — Cargill's export grain elevator on the Mississippi River near New Orleans. Ken Hocke photo

Second-quarter grain inspections decline

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The 600-passenger Mary Ann Market. Miller Boat Line photo

Miller Boat Line adds new passenger/vehicle ferry to its fleet

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