November 2025

WorkBoat November 2025 – Volume 85 Edition 11

In the Pacific Northwest, shipyards are charting their future with new infrastructure, hybrid technologies, and next-generation vessel designs — a focus that anchors this month’s cover story. Across the U.S., builders and operators continue to show strength and adaptability as they navigate shifting markets and emerging opportunities. Cook Inlet Tug & Barge highlights the determination required to run year-round operations in Alaska’s challenging environment, while U.S. shipbuilders ramp up production of advanced patrol boats built for versatility, endurance, and cutting-edge defense capabilities. This issue also spotlights evolving onboard design trends as boat owners invest in upgraded seating and ergonomics to enhance crew comfort and performance. Looking ahead, Pacific Marine Expo returns to Seattle’s Lumen Field Event Center Nov. 20–22, bringing the industry together to exchange ideas, do business, and shape what’s next for the working waterfront.