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Dates Announced: Pacific Marine Expo Returns to Seattle Nov. 20–22, 2025, at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle.

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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

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Wham, bam, thank you, ma’am

G. Allen Brooks

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Defining seaworthiness in a digital age

Tim Akpinar

SAFE Boats patrol vessel conducting maritime security operations near the U.S. coastline. SAFE Boats photo.

There’s no downtime for the vessels that defend against bad actors

Ken Hocke

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The value of building port partnerships

Richard Paine, Jr.

A towboat pushes barges of coal into the Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Monaca, Penn. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District photo by Michel Sauret.

Make it or break it time for inland waterways construction program

Tracy Zea

Methanol Tug rendering. Doug Stewart

Methanol in the mix: New engine options are coming

Michael Crowley