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Hornbeck, Helix merge to form offshore services giant

Eric Haun

April 23, 2026

Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services have signed a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction that will create an integrated offshore services powerhouse.

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Hornbeck Offshore Services currently operates a fleet of more than 70 vessels. Hornbeck Offshore Services photo.

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John C. Phelan delivers a speech during the USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. ship commissioning at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., April 11. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Juaquin Greaves.

Phelan ousted as Navy secretary

Kirk Moore

April 23, 2026

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Navy Secretary John Phelan was abruptly fired Wednesday after months of infighting among top defense officials and struggles to speed up Navy shipbuilding.

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Marquette Transportation’s new towboat John Paul Eckstein is among the largest and most powerful in the United States. Todd Qualls / TZachTowboats photo.

Marquette christens 10,000-hp flagship

Eric Haun

April 22, 2026

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Marquette Transportation’s new towboat John Paul Eckstein is among the largest and most powerful in the United States.

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Coast Guard boats near the capsized cargo vessel Mariana during search operations off Saipan. Coast Guard photo.

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Divers recover body of Mariana member; search continues for others

April 24, 2026

Built on a commercial-standard hull, Romulus USVs are engineered for rapid, repeatable production. HII photo.

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HII accelerates production of uncrewed vessels

April 24, 2026

The unmanned surface vessel Ranger from Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One returns to its homeport, Naval Base Ventura County, in Port Hueneme, Calif. Navy photo.

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Birdon America, Mythos AI team on Navy MUSV opportunities

April 23, 2026

John C. Phelan delivers a speech during the USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. ship commissioning at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., April 11. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Juaquin Greaves.

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Phelan ousted as Navy secretary

April 23, 2026

BOEM Acting Director Matt Giacona tours Platform Gilda, located 8.8 miles off Ventura County, Calif., during a March visit. BOEM photo.

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Environmental review complete for proposed fracking project offshore California

April 23, 2026

Overseas Shipholding Group's 204,000-barrel-capacity oil and chemical tank barge built by Greenbrier Marine for dual-mode ITB service. OSG photo.

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AMP: Jones Act waiver extension would ‘blow a hole’ in US maritime policy

April 23, 2026

The gas carrier Al Qa’iyyahal carries LNG from the Golden Pass LNG terminal in Texas. Golden Pass LNG photo.

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Golden Pass ships its first LNG export cargo

April 23, 2026

The 684'x105'x23' amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio. THREE60 image.

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THREE60 Energy lands davit support Navy contract

April 23, 2026

A rendering of the M48, Magnet Defense's flagship medium unmanned surface vessel, which boasts a range of 17,000 nautical miles. Magnet Defense image.

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Hanwha, Magnet Defense partner to build autonomous naval vessels

April 23, 2026

EcoNavis Solutions' Eco Boss Cap. EcoNavis image.

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EcoNavis to lead US propulsion optimization study

April 23, 2026

Hornbeck Offshore Services currently operates a fleet of more than 70 vessels. Hornbeck Offshore Services photo.

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Hornbeck, Helix merge to form offshore services giant

April 23, 2026

Ring Power Strengthens Cox Marine Network Across the U.S. South

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HamiltonJet Propulsion Drives the Next Wave of Ferry Innovation

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Revolutionary Permanent Fastener Offers Unmatched Vibration Resistance — Yet Removes Easily with Standard Torque Tools

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Duramax Infrastructure: The Smart Choice for Marine Infrastructure

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An NMC status update email received April 14, 2026, confirming that a credential application stalled since January is now being evaluated for professional qualifications. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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NMC, REC staff return as credential processing resumes

April 21, 2026

The riverboat Belle of Cincinnati is the flagship of the BB Riverboats fleet. Shutterstock photo.

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Spring start-up reflections

April 17, 2026

In-house employee training, including “train-the-trainer” programs, is commonplace in today’s maritime industry. Shutterstock photo.

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Avoid potential pitfalls in train-the-trainer programs

April 13, 2026

President Trump’s proposed FY 2027 budget continues strong support for annual maintenance dredging and the operation and maintenance of the nation’s ports, channels, and waterways. Shutterstock photo.

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Trump's FY 2027 budget doubles down on dredging and America's maritime future

April 9, 2026

A recent federal court case examined the meaning of the term “navigable waters.” It involved a senior deckhand who was injured in August 2024 while working on a 100' passenger vessel on Lake Coeur d’Alene, in Idaho. Shutterstock photo.

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What does ‘navigable waters’ mean?

April 9, 2026

Saronic is building uncrewed surface vessels at its facility in Franklin, La. Saronic photo.

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Unmanned and autonomous vessels: Is the Coast Guard ready to regulate?

April 8, 2026

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry welded four coins into the keel — one representing each project partner: C&C Marine and Repair, the State of Louisiana, Woodside Energy, and Green Tug Towing. Photo courtesy of Governor Jeff Landry's office.

Keel laid for first of four hybrid tugs bound for Louisiana LNG terminal

FRS Clipper will deploy its new vessel, the Emerald Clipper, to run wildlife and whale-watch tours from Seattle. FRS Clipper photo.

Whale-watch boat Emerald Clipper delivered

The Senesco Marine team gathers in front of the recently launched hybrid-electric ferry Battery Steele at the North Kingstown, R.I., shipyard. Senesco Marine photo.

Senesco Marine launches hybrid ferry for Casco Bay Lines

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