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WorkBoat names its 10 Significant Boats of 2026

WorkBoat Staff

October 20, 2026

WorkBoat is proud to announce its 10 Significant Boats of 2026, recognizing outstanding commercial vessels built or featured during the qualifying period. The honorees, listed alphabetically by name, span dredging, offshore wind, towing, piloting, passenger service and research.

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Representatives from HD Hyundai and Kiewit pose after announcing plans to establish a joint venture to develop a new shipyard in the United States. Kiewit photo.

HD Hyundai, Kiewit plan joint venture to develop new US shipyard

Eric Haun

October 22, 2026

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HD Hyundai USA LLC and Kiewit Maritime Co. announced plans to establish HD Kiewit Shipbuilding LLC, a joint venture to develop a new shipyard in Texas.

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Wildcat Defense agrees to acquire Fraser Industries

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October 22, 2026

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Wildcat Defense has signed an exclusive agreement to acquire Fraser Industries, the Superior, Wis.-based parent company of Fraser Shipyards, Lake Assault Boats, Northern Engineering, and Fraser Terminal.

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Saronic breaks ground on its Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas. Pictured from left to right: Sergio Tito Lopez, Chairman of the Port of Brownsville Commission; Doug Lambert, COO; Rob Lehman, CCO; Texas Governor Greg Abbott; U.S. Vice President JD Vance; Dino Mavrookas, CEO; Vib Altekar, CTO; and John Morgan, SVP of Operations. Saronic photo.

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