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Helix shareholders approve Hornbeck merger

Eric Haun

August 31, 2026

Helix Energy Solutions Group shareholders approved the proposals needed to complete the company's all-stock combination with Hornbeck Offshore Services, clearing the final corporate hurdle for a deal the two companies now expect to close Sept. 1.

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The merged company will operate under the Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. name and trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HOS. Shutterstock photo.

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All American Marine’s new 78' research vessel Osprey underway. The vessel was built for the University of North Carolina Wilmington. All American Marine photo.

All American Marine delivers research vessel to UNC Wilmington

WorkBoat Staff

September 1, 2026

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All American Marine, Bellingham, Wash., has delivered the aluminum research vessel Osprey to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

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New Marad rule to revise Title XI shipbuilding finance

WorkBoat Staff

September 1, 2026

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The Maritime Administration is updating and streamlining regulations for its vessel and shipyard financing program, as the Trump administration presses the quest to expand the national maritime base.

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Austal USA has begun construction on the future USCGC Ingham (WMSM-917), the third U.S. Coast Guard Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter (OPC) to be built at the shipyard's Mobile, Ala., facility. Austal USA Photo.

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Austal USA starts construction on third offshore patrol cutter

September 1, 2026

Silver Ships AM950 — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s new AM950 patrol boat was built by Silver Ships for marine enforcement missions along the state’s coastline. Silver Ships photo.

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Silver Ships delivers AM950 patrol boat to California agency

September 1, 2026

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New Marad rule to revise Title XI shipbuilding finance

September 1, 2026

Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly (left) presents a $3 million check to Mel Ponder, president of Northwest Florida State College. The funding will support construction of the school's Maritime Fabrication Training Center at its Niceville, Fla., campus. NWFSC photo.

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DeSantis announces $23 million investment in Florida's defense industry

September 1, 2026

Marquette Transportation Co. mariners participate in AWO’s Falls Overboard Safety Standdown Day on Aug. 28. Marquette Transportation Co. photo.

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Towing industry pauses to address falls overboard

September 1, 2026

All American Marine’s new 78' research vessel Osprey underway. The vessel was built for the University of North Carolina Wilmington. All American Marine photo.

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All American Marine delivers research vessel to UNC Wilmington

September 1, 2026

Rolls-Royce’s new SCR system enables vessels powered by mtu Series 2000 engines to meet IMO Tier III emissions standards. Rolls-Royce image.

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Rolls-Royce adds Tier III exhaust system for mtu Series 2000 engines

September 1, 2026

A Rolls-Royce mtu diesel engine. Rolls-Royce image.

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Rolls-Royce expands variable-speed marine genset lineup

September 1, 2026

Furuno’s new SOLION-100 terminal combines GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities on a single Iridium Certus 100 platform. Furuno image.

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Furuno unveils Iridium-based maritime safety terminal

September 1, 2026

The Aug. 27 bulletin from the USCG National Maritime Center, providing a 120 day authorization for mariners whose pending renewals currently have an Awaiting Information or an Open Book Take Home Renewal Exam Approved to Test letter. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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Mariners awaiting information, testing receive 120-day MMC relief from Coast Guard

September 1, 2026

Orca AI - Virginia Beach — Orca AI’s maritime navigation technology is designed to improve situational awareness and vessel tracking. Orca AI photo.

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Orca AI Defense opens first US office in Virginia Beach

September 1, 2026

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

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ZALOPHUS, the sister ship of San Francisco Bay Ferry Karl

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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The Aug. 27 bulletin from the USCG National Maritime Center, providing a 120 day authorization for mariners whose pending renewals currently have an Awaiting Information or an Open Book Take Home Renewal Exam Approved to Test letter. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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Mariners awaiting information, testing receive 120-day MMC relief from Coast Guard

September 1, 2026

The tactics for fighting a lithium battery fire differ from conventional protocols. Shutterstock photo.

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Battery fires don’t play by old rules

August 31, 2026

The towboat Tracy Fedkoe pushes barges up the Monongahela River while passing a recreational vessel near Pittsburgh. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Stacey G. Wyzykowski.

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The commercial operators’ burden

August 25, 2026

In safety-critical industries, competence requires knowledge, judgment, situational awareness, and accountability. Shutterstock photo.

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Where AI fits — and doesn’t — in skilled workforce training

August 18, 2026

A towboat pushes a barge in the Port of Long Beach, Calif. Shutterstock photo.

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Avoiding toxic culture helps safety

August 12, 2026

A recent federal court case from the Eastern District of Louisiana illustrated how the role of an expert can be a decisive factor in a maritime lawsuit. Shutterstock photo.

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The legal standard for expert testimony in maritime cases

July 30, 2026

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A rendering of Starbase Louisiana. Screenshot from SpaceX video.

SpaceX unveils plans for new spaceport on Louisiana Gulf Coast

Defiant_Tug_MasterBoatBuilders — Defiant, the third of eight RApport 2700-MP tugs Master Boat Builders is constructing for Maritime Partners, was launched in August 2026 and is scheduled for delivery this fall. Master Boat Builders photo.

Defiant launch advances Maritime Partners eight-tug program

The characters of Grit City Workboats represent a range of working vessels operating in Tacoma, Wash. Silverback Marine photo.

Silverback Marine launches children’s animated workboat series

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