October 2026
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WorkBoat October 2026 — Volume 83, No. 10
Shipyards around the country are buying travel lifts and cranes that let them take on work they couldn’t handle before. Our cover story visits Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala., and Carver Marine Steel Works in Coeymans, N.Y., where recently added mobile boat hoists are unlocking new opportunities. In this month’s vessel report, we explore how new LNG terminals, deeper channels, and larger ships are driving tugboat demand. In our boats & gear feature, we hear from naval architects and builders on how far the digital model now carries a vessel before the first plate is cut. We also check in with Joey D’Isernia, whose company, Eastern Shipbuilding, is celebrating 50 years in business. Lastly, Todd Hornbeck discusses his plans for Hornbeck Offshore Services following the company’s recent merger with Helix Energy Solutions.
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In This Issue
Features
- Page 14 — Cover Story: Hauling Out — Equipment investments lift U.S. shipyard capacity.
- Page 20 — Vessel Report: Push and Pull — Bigger ships, new terminals drive tugboat market.
- Page 26 — In Business: Eastern Shipbuilding — Family-owned company celebrates 50 years in business.
- Page 30 — Final Word: Todd Hornbeck — The head of Hornbeck Offshore Services discusses his company’s merger with Helix Energy Solutions.
Boats & Gear: On the Ways (Page 10)
This month’s vessel deliveries, launches and contract awards:
- New parallel-hybrid whale-watch boat has green credentials
- West Virginia fire department adds Lake Assault fireboat
- Michigan-built vessel will aid fisheries research
- New Pacific Industrial secures first vessel orders from American Marine Corp.
- Sterling Shipyard delivers first of 13 tugs to Gulf operator
- C&C wraps four-boat series for Canal Barge
- Eastern Shipbuilding cuts first steel for Washington State Ferries
- Maryland orders research vessel from Lyman-Morse
- Nichols Bros. scores San Francisco station boat order
- Marine Group Boat Works newbuild to support naval weapons testing
The Virtual Vessel (Page 24)
Software is changing the game for naval architects.
At a Glance
- Page 4 — On the Water — Water isn’t always enough to keep you hydrated.
- Page 4 — Credentialing Insight — Relief for mariners.
- Page 6 — Insurance Watch — Does your coverage travel with your crew?
- Page 6 — Health, Safety, and Environment — Hidden dangers in assuming.
- Page 8 — Legal Talk — Have you had prior injuries?
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