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New public-safety boats match mission demands to operating conditions

Steve Mosco

November 10, 2026

WorkBoat spoke with builders and operators behind several recent patrol boat projects to see how mission and operating environment are shaping the latest public-safety vessels.

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The Sacramento County, Calif., Sheriff’s M2-38 was built for patrol, dive support, and recovery work on the region’s rivers and delta waterways.
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From left to right: Rolf-Atle Tomassen, managing director of Syncrolift AS; Chris Brinkley, vice president international at Saronic; and Ole Falk Hansen, CEO of Nekkar ASA. Saronic photo.

Saronic selects Syncrolift for Port Alpha shiplift

Ben Hayden

November 12, 2026
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Saronic Technologies, Austin, Texas, has awarded Norway-based Syncrolift AS a contract valued at more than $100 million to design and supply a shiplift for Port Alpha, its shipyard under construction in Brownsville, Texas.

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Arena Energy CEO Michael Minarovic confers with staff on one of the company's Gulf of Mexico platforms. The Department of Energy is providing a $480 million loan for Arena's Project Elkhorn to increase oil and natural gas production. Arena Energy photo.

Arena Energy wins $480 million DOE loan for Gulf platforms

WorkBoat Staff

November 12, 2026
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Arena Energy will use a $480 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy for its Project Elkhorn program, modernizing 22 offshore platforms off the coast of Louisiana.

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Arena Energy CEO Michael Minarovic confers with staff on one of the company's Gulf of Mexico platforms. The Department of Energy is providing a $480 million loan for Arena's Project Elkhorn to increase oil and natural gas production. Arena Energy photo.
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Arena Energy wins $480 million DOE loan for Gulf platforms

November 12, 2026
ABS - Radian Forge
ABS and Radian Forge are evaluating a digital qualification approach for metal components produced through wire arc additive manufacturing. Radian Forge photo.
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ABS, Radian Forge test digital qualification for additive manufacturing

November 12, 2026
The fourth vessel marks the midpoint of Master Boat Builders’ eight-tug program with Maritime Partners. MBB photo.
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Master Boat Builders launches fourth tug for Maritime Partners

November 12, 2026
Imtra
Chip Farnham, retiring vice president of recreational sales at Imtra, and Alex Larsen, the company's newly named executive vice president. Imtra photo.
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Imtra names Alex Larsen executive VP as Chip Farnham retires

November 12, 2026
An NYC Ferry vessel underway in New York Harbor. Beginning in April 2027, the system’s vessels will host students for 90-minute educational trips during off-peak hours through a partnership with Billion Oyster Project. NYC Ferry photo.
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NYC Ferry to bring students aboard for floating classroom program

November 12, 2026
From left to right: Rolf-Atle Tomassen, managing director of Syncrolift AS; Chris Brinkley, vice president international at Saronic; and Ole Falk Hansen, CEO of Nekkar ASA. Saronic photo.
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Saronic selects Syncrolift for Port Alpha shiplift

November 12, 2026
A worker cutting off one of the SS United States sea doors on the early morning of Nov. 11 before the sinking. Coleen Marine video image.
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SS United States reef sinking online

November 11, 2026
The 328'x60'4"American Serenade, christened in May 2023, is now carrying passengers on American Cruise Lines' inaugural Arkansas River cruise this November. ACL photo.
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American Cruise Lines’ inaugural Arkansas River cruise

November 10, 2026
The Sacramento County, Calif., Sheriff’s M2-38 was built for patrol, dive support, and recovery work on the region’s rivers and delta waterways.
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New public-safety boats match mission demands to operating conditions

November 10, 2026
The Artemis E-15 electric hydrofoil water taxi design can be configured for carrying up to 50 passengers at a cruise speed of 28 knots and range up to 45 nautical miles. Artiemis Technologies rendering.
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Artemis offers new 15-meter passenger hydrofoil taxi design

November 10, 2026
Path Robotics photo.
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Path Robotics raises $300 million to expand industrial automation

November 10, 2026
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Saronic launches second Marauder at Louisiana shipyard

TOTE selects Hanwha for first Landing Ship build

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The Coast Guard's RIG vs. Modification Fee Tables you should check before submitting an upgrade application. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.
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When you need a drug test for your MMC application, and when you don't

October 30, 2026
Crew member works on the main deck during vessel operations. Shutterstock photo.
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Have you had prior injuries?

October 30, 2026
Offshore operators in today’s maritime industry often rely on third-party staffing companies. Shutterstock photo.
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Who's the employer?

October 23, 2026
Crew members work alongside a barge on the Mississippi River. Shutterstock photo
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Does your coverage travel with your crew?

October 12, 2026
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
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The future USS Harrisburg (LPD 30), the first Flight II ship in the Navy’s San Antonio class, completed builder’s sea trials Oct. 31 and returned to Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss., to prepare for Navy acceptance trials. HII photo.

Ingalls completes builder’s sea trials for first Flight II LPD

The 88' Defiant is the third of eight tugs built by Master Boat Builders, Coden, Ala., for Maritime Partners. Master Boat photo.

Master Boat Builders delivers third tug to Maritime Partners

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

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Arena Energy CEO Michael Minarovic confers with staff on one of the company's Gulf of Mexico platforms. The Department of Energy is providing a $480 million loan for Arena's Project Elkhorn to increase oil and natural gas production. Arena Energy photo.
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Arena Energy wins $480 million DOE loan for Gulf platforms

November 12, 2026
ABS - Radian Forge
ABS and Radian Forge are evaluating a digital qualification approach for metal components produced through wire arc additive manufacturing. Radian Forge photo.
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ABS, Radian Forge test digital qualification for additive manufacturing

November 12, 2026
The fourth vessel marks the midpoint of Master Boat Builders’ eight-tug program with Maritime Partners. MBB photo.
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Master Boat Builders launches fourth tug for Maritime Partners

November 12, 2026
Imtra
Chip Farnham, retiring vice president of recreational sales at Imtra, and Alex Larsen, the company's newly named executive vice president. Imtra photo.
Listen Now

Imtra names Alex Larsen executive VP as Chip Farnham retires

November 12, 2026
An NYC Ferry vessel underway in New York Harbor. Beginning in April 2027, the system’s vessels will host students for 90-minute educational trips during off-peak hours through a partnership with Billion Oyster Project. NYC Ferry photo.
Listen Now

NYC Ferry to bring students aboard for floating classroom program

November 12, 2026
From left to right: Rolf-Atle Tomassen, managing director of Syncrolift AS; Chris Brinkley, vice president international at Saronic; and Ole Falk Hansen, CEO of Nekkar ASA. Saronic photo.
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Saronic selects Syncrolift for Port Alpha shiplift

November 12, 2026
A worker cutting off one of the SS United States sea doors on the early morning of Nov. 11 before the sinking. Coleen Marine video image.
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SS United States reef sinking online

November 11, 2026
The 328'x60'4"American Serenade, christened in May 2023, is now carrying passengers on American Cruise Lines' inaugural Arkansas River cruise this November. ACL photo.
Listen Now

American Cruise Lines’ inaugural Arkansas River cruise

November 10, 2026
The Sacramento County, Calif., Sheriff’s M2-38 was built for patrol, dive support, and recovery work on the region’s rivers and delta waterways.
Listen Now

New public-safety boats match mission demands to operating conditions

November 10, 2026
The Artemis E-15 electric hydrofoil water taxi design can be configured for carrying up to 50 passengers at a cruise speed of 28 knots and range up to 45 nautical miles. Artiemis Technologies rendering.
Listen Now

Artemis offers new 15-meter passenger hydrofoil taxi design

November 10, 2026
Path Robotics photo.
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Path Robotics raises $300 million to expand industrial automation

November 10, 2026
A group of 38 Defiant patrol boats built by Metal Shark for Bangladesh. Metal Shark photo.
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Metal Shark lands new patrol boat orders from Bangladesh

November 10, 2026
The SS United States under tow after departing Mobile, Ala., Nov. 9. Officials in Okaloosa County, Fla., say they moved up a planned artificial reef sinking to Nov. 11 for better weather conditions. Okaloosa County Commissioners photo.
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SS United States reef sinking now set for Nov. 11

November 9, 2026
Saildrone - Lake Erie
A Saildrone Voyager operates on Lake Erie during the Coast Guard’s 2026 Great Lakes autonomous vessel evaluation. Saildrone photo.
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Coast Guard wraps Great Lakes Saildrone trial, plans spring return

November 9, 2026
One of two 26' center-console training boats delivered by Silver Ships to the U.S. Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, Fla. The boats are the first two of three ordered for the Army. Silver Ships photo
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Silver Ships delivers two training boats to Army dive school

November 9, 2026
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