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The 2025 International WorkBoat Show is scheduled for December 3-5, 2025, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Local, state, and federal agencies respond to an aircraft collision in Washington, D.C., on January 30, 2025. Coast Guard Sector U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles.

Technology aids wreckage recovery, investigation of Potomac River aircraft collision

Jonathan Barnes

WorkBoat Looks Back: April 1965, 1975, 1985

WorkBoat Staff

Furuno’s heading and control system, the NavPilot 1000, is designed for vessels up to 300' long. Furuno USA.

Marine electronics evolve to meet workboat demands head-on

Michael Crowley

A temporary return to paper: While physical documents are now required after MSIB 06-23's cancellation, hopes remain high for future digital verification solutions. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

Physical credentials needed as Coast Guard updates system

Nate Gilman

Barge operators are concerned that foreign ships might bypass U.S. ports to avoid fees, and that demand for U.S. grains and coal could decline as China turns to other global suppliers. Shutterstock photo.

Port fees and tariffs worry inland barge industry

Pamela Glass

Donald Trump's election has ushered in one of the most active 100 days of policy changes of any administration. Shutterstock photo.

The maritime world at warp speed

G. Allen Brooks

A new Coast Guard rule for cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system will go into effect in July. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Hunter Medley.

Maritime Vulnerabilities: Coast Guard focusing on cybersecurity threats

Kirk Moore

America has far too few naval architects and marine engineers to fully exploit the opportunities ahead. Shutterstock photo.

The US needs more naval architects

Craig Hooper

OXE Marine says updates to its lineup have yielded positive results. Hundreds of OXE outboards are now in operation. Doug Stewart Photo.

Manufacturers are pushing outboard engine capabilities to new heights

Michael Crowley

A Common Access Card (CAC) or Transcript of Sea Service (TOSS) from the USCG or NOAA are some of the new ways that service members can demonstrate eligibility for the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing's Military Fee Exemption for MMC applications. Photo Credit: MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software.

Understanding military fee exemption rules for MMC applicants

Nate Gilman

Curtin Maritime’s shipyard has an entire team dedicated to repowering its existing fleet. Curtin Maritime photo.

Can operators keep up with Golden State mandates?

Ben Hayden

Built at Higgins Industries in New Orleans, the PT-305 got its name Sudden Jerk, after a particularly hard landing soon after its delivery. The National World War II Museum photo.

Reconnecting with a World War II patrol boat

Ken Hocke

Shutterstock photo.

Wham, bam, thank you, ma’am

G. Allen Brooks