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This year’s record-breaking WorkBoat Show was just the beginning—stay connected to learn what’s next in 2025.

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How digital tools are changing vessel design and construction

Steve Mosco

October 8, 2026

From drafting tables to digital twins, naval architects are using software to model, test, and even prepare vessels for production before any steel is cut.

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A CFD visualization of Robert Allan Ltd.’s ART 90-32W tug design shows simulated flow around the hull and propulsion system during performance analysis. Robert Allan photo.

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Marine Minerals announces fourth Gulf oil and gas lease sale

WorkBoat Staff

October 8, 2026

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The Marine Minerals Administration said it will offer a fourth round of offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico.

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TOTE Services - MRIV — TOTE Services will manage construction of the Missile Defense Agency’s new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel program, with Hanwha Philly Shipyard building the first ship. TOTE Services image.

TOTE Services signs Marad contract for missile tracking vessel program

Steve Mosco

October 7, 2026

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TOTE Services has signed a contract with the U.S. Maritime Administration (Marad) to manage construction of the Missile Defense Agency’s new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel program and awarded construction of the first ship to Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Philadelphia.

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Sea Machines Robotics has hired Courtney Bradbury to lead its autonomous fleet build-up. Sea Machines Robotics photo.

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Sea Machines hires Bradbury to lead autonomous vessel programs

October 8, 2026

The christening of the 400'×105' deck barge Triton, delivered to Canal Barge Co. by Conrad Shipyard. Canal Barge Co. via Facebook.

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Canal Barge takes delivery of 400' deck barge Triton

October 8, 2026

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Marine Minerals announces fourth Gulf oil and gas lease sale

October 8, 2026

Eagle Drydock and Marine Services photo.

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Eagle DMS expands drydock capacity at new Louisiana yard

October 8, 2026

DLS Marine image.

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DLS Marine joins The McLean Group

October 8, 2026

Michael J. "Mike" Kennelly stands with his children (from left), Christian, Olivia Grace, and Andrew, on the Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, Texas, on January 4, 2024, at the christening ceremony for the m/v Michael J. Kennelly. ACBL photo.

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Kennelly remembered as industry leader, mentor, friend, and father

October 8, 2026

A CFD visualization of Robert Allan Ltd.’s ART 90-32W tug design shows simulated flow around the hull and propulsion system during performance analysis. Robert Allan photo.

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How digital tools are changing vessel design and construction

October 8, 2026

TOTE Services - MRIV — TOTE Services will manage construction of the Missile Defense Agency’s new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel program, with Hanwha Philly Shipyard building the first ship. TOTE Services image.

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TOTE Services signs Marad contract for missile tracking vessel program

October 7, 2026

Coast Guard recruits calling cadence. The Coast Guard Training Center at Cape May, N.J. trains up to 5,500 recruits annually; a $400 million project is to increase capacity to 8,000 by 2030.

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Coast Guard to fully restore six stations, cites recruiting success

October 7, 2026

Coral Gables Fireboat — Coral Gables Fire Department’s new Fire Boat 5, the city’s first dedicated fireboat, will support marine emergency response along local waterways. Coral Gables photo.

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Coral Gables puts first fireboat into service

October 7, 2026

The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the Ship to Shore Connector Landing Craft, Air Cushion 116 in June. Textron Systems photo.

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Textron Systems awarded $230 million for two more Navy landing craft

October 6, 2026

Capacity Is Buyable. Time Isn’t. And $27 Billion in New Contracts Just Made That the Only Thing That Matters.

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HamiltonJet Waterjets Give Houston Pilots Speed and Control for Demanding Transfers

HamiltonJet Waterjets Give Houston Pilots Speed and Control for Demanding Transfers

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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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Tugboats assist a containership as it turns toward a terminal on the Cooper River in Charleston Harbor. Daniel Wright98 / Shutterstock photo

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The hidden dangers in assuming all operators are the same

October 6, 2026

A critical shortage of qualified and capable workers is affecting virtually every industry, and maritime in particular. Shutterstock photo.

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Is an overlooked workforce the solution to the US shipbuilding labor crisis?

September 25, 2026

A pilot boat navigates the upper New York City harbor. Shutterstock photo.

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Maritime pilots proudly contribute to America’s maritime security

September 11, 2026

Working in hot summer conditions can carry significant health and medical risks. Shutterstock photo.

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Hydrate to stay safe in the heat

September 7, 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

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

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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.

Saronic breaks ground on $3 billion Brownsville shipyard

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

MBB - Barbara G Tug — The 98' Barbara G is the first of two Rapport 3000 escort tugs Master Boat Builders is delivering to Bay-Houston Towing for ship-assist and escort work along the Texas Gulf Coast. Master Boat Builders photo.

Master Boat Builders delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Towing

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