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Navy announces $76.6 billion submarine construction package

Steve Mosco

July 30, 2026

The U.S. Navy has announced a submarine construction package valued at $76.6 billion involving General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Conn., and HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va.

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Submarine under construction — A submarine under construction. General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII's Newport News Shipbuilding will co-produce 14 submarines under the Navy's $76.6 billion contract package. General Dynamics Electric Boat photo.

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The Richard L. Brooks, built by SAFE Boats International, was funded through a U.S. Department of Homeland Security port security grant. Town of Babylon photo.

Long Island patrol boat enters service

WorkBoat Staff

July 29, 2026

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The town of Babylon, N.Y., dedicated a new 31' harbor patrol boat in the name of Richard L. Brooks, a bay constable and retired New York Police Department lieutenant who was shot and killed in the line of duty.

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The 78'×34'×11' Kieffer E. Bailey, designed by Frank Basile of Entech & Associates and built by Master Marine in 2014, is shown before the 2021 allision. Marquette Transportation photo.

Marquette to pay Little Rock $4.3 million for barge allision

Ben Hayden

July 29, 2026

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A federal judge has ordered Marquette Transportation Co. to pay the city of Little Rock, Ark., more than $4.3 million for damage caused when a breakaway barge struck a protective cell at the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge in 2021.

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Resolve Marine’s new Pacific Northwest facility on the Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash., includes dedicated dock space, an expanded yard and upgraded marine salvage and emergency response equipment. Resolve Marine photo.

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Resolve Marine relocates Tacoma facility

July 30, 2026

Submarine under construction — A submarine under construction. General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII's Newport News Shipbuilding will co-produce 14 submarines under the Navy's $76.6 billion contract package. General Dynamics Electric Boat photo.

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Navy announces $76.6 billion submarine construction package

July 30, 2026

The 78'×34'×11' Kieffer E. Bailey, designed by Frank Basile of Entech & Associates and built by Master Marine in 2014, is shown before the 2021 allision. Marquette Transportation photo.

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Marquette to pay Little Rock $4.3 million for barge allision

July 29, 2026

The USS Sampson sits inside a containment boom at Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island in Seattle following a diesel spill during defueling operations. Washington Dept. of Ecology photo.

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Navy destroyer spills 5,000 gallons of diesel into Elliott Bay

July 29, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District plans to dredge Lake Superior harbors (pictured in order) Cornucopia, Wisconsin, Ontonagon, Michigan and Port Wing, Wisconsin this summer through fall. Army Corps image.

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Corps plans dredging at three Lake Superior harbors

July 29, 2026

The Richard L. Brooks, built by SAFE Boats International, was funded through a U.S. Department of Homeland Security port security grant. Town of Babylon photo.

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Long Island patrol boat enters service

July 29, 2026

RIBCRAFT’s 11-meter expeditionary RIB is fitted with a stern davit for launching and recovering unmanned underwater vehicles during counter-mine operations. RIBCRAFT USA

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Navy’s $650 million IDIQ opens the field for RIB builders

July 29, 2026

The water shuttle Woodstock offers 37 trips per day that take under 10 minutes. City of Alameda photo,

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Pilot Oakland-Alameda water shuttle service extended to 2028

July 28, 2026

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Oregon planners submit ‘roadmap’ for potential offshore wind power

July 28, 2026

White’s Ferry carried vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians across the Potomac River between Montgomery County, Md., and Loudoun County, Va., before service was suspended in 2020. White's Ferry photo.

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Montgomery County acquires White’s Ferry in push to restore Potomac service

July 28, 2026

Saronic's 24-foot Corsair autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) were used in U.S. strikes targeting Iran's ability to continue attacks on commercial shipping, marking the first known combat use of U.S. sea drones. Saronic photo.

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US built USV strikes Iran in first combat use

July 28, 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

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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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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

Risks around lithium-ion batteries and thermal runaway are a growing concern for marine operators. Shutterstock photo.

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The human element of thermal runaway challenges

July 21, 2026

Corsair autonomous uncrewed surface vessels, manufactured by Saronic, have been deployed by the Navy in missions including the rescue of a downed helicopter crew and a strike on an Iranian naval facility. Saronic photo.

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The future of naval warfare isn’t coming. It has arrived at the water’s edge

July 15, 2026

Sunken tugboat in a river. Shutterstock photo.

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Total and constructive total loss

June 30, 2026

U.S.-flag vessels have been available for nearly all of the waiver voyages completed so far. Shutterstock photo.

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Jones Act flub

June 25, 2026

A 45-foot response boat medium boat crew from Coast Guard Station Seattle responds to a vessel fire. Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter photo.

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A fire waiting to happen

June 22, 2026

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The Cowlitz was built to support dredging operations on the Columbia River. Glosten photo.

New Oregon dredge tender works harder and quieter

Saronic's 24-foot Corsair autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) were used in U.S. strikes targeting Iran's ability to continue attacks on commercial shipping, marking the first known combat use of U.S. sea drones. Saronic photo.

US built USV strikes Iran in first combat use

The Regent Viceroy, a 12-passenger electric-powered seaglider, is planned to be delivered this year. Regent image.

REGENT completes Rhode Island seaglider production facility

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