November 2026
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WorkBoat November 2026 — Volume 83, No. 11
The November issue of WorkBoat heads to the Pacific Northwest. Our cover story looks at shipyards Vigor Marine Group, New Pacific Industrial, Rozema, and North River Boats, which are aiming to fill their order books and expand capacity. Our vessel report explores how mission demands and operating conditions shape the latest patrol boats, from Lake Superior to the Sacramento Delta. We also take you inside Stevens Towing’s shipyard fire drill with local firefighters, and we visit MetalCraft Marine as it ramps up production for the Navy and Coast Guard. Our final word interview features Chris Feffer of Platypus Marine, and we survey how deck machinery makers are packing more capability into tight spaces. Plus, get a full exhibitor listing for Pacific Marine Expo, Nov. 19–21 in Seattle. Read the November issue today.
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In This Issue
Features
- Page 16 — Cover Story: Cascade Effect — Northwest shipyards build capacity for growing commercial and government fleets.
- Page 24 — Vessel Report: Patrol Plus — Mission demands and operating conditions shape the latest generation of public-safety boats.
- Page 34 — Focus: Fire Drill — Inside Stevens Towing’s emergency response training.
- Page 38 — In Business: MetalCraft Marine — Scaling to meet Navy, Coast Guard demand.
- Page 40 — Final Word: Chris Feffer — One-on-one with the president of Platypus Marine.
- Page 44 — Pacific Marine Expo — The U.S. maritime industry will convene in Seattle Nov. 19–21.
Boats & Gear: On the Ways (Page 10)
This month’s vessel deliveries, launches and contract awards:
- Solar-electric catamaran will be a floating classroom
- Electric pump-out boat cleans up Port of Friday Harbor
- C&C delivers towboat to Southern Devall
- American Cruise Lines christens fourth Patriot-class ship
- Steiner Construction hands over Army Corps towboat
- Great Lakes Towing extends tugboat newbuild series to 12
- Navy orders up to seven landing craft from Saronic, Conrad, and Master Boat
- Bay-Houston takes delivery of new escort tug from Master Boat
More on Board (Page 30)
Deck machinery manufacturers are packing greater capability into tight spaces.
At a Glance
- Page 4 — Insurance Watch — Injury and claims trends.
- Page 4 — On the Water — Only you can prevent geographic illiteracy.
- Page 6 — Captain’s Table — Adapting is the name of the game.
- Page 6 — Health, Safety, and Environment — Critical communications.
- Page 8 — Legal Talk — In case of an accident, preserve evidence.
