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Great Lakes Towing orders two new tugs

Eric Haun

September 25, 2026

The Great Lakes Towing Co. announced it has ordered two new tugboats, expanding its long-running newbuild program to 12 vessels.

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The tugboat Minnesota was built in 2023 as part of Great Lakes Towing's fleet renewal program. Great Lakes Towing photo.
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The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) in drydock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard March 24. Navy photo by Branden Bourque.

GAO: Navy shipyard overhaul could top $200 billion

WorkBoat Staff

September 26, 2026
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The Navy’s effort to rebuild and modernize its four public shipyards could cost more than $200 billion and take more than 50 additional years, according to a Government Accountability Office report.

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The Steelhead carries wet and dry labs, a remote-operated crane, and a retractable stern platform, and it is strong enough to work pack ice. Moran Iron Works photos.

New research vessel aids Great Lakes fisheries

Capt. Eric Colby

September 28, 2026
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In mid-August, Moran Iron Works Inc., Onaway, Mich., delivered a new 66'x18'3" research vessel to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

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A McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. tug works a tanker in Portland Harbor. The company operates in the port through its subsidiary, Portland Tugboat LLC. Doug Stewart photo.
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McAllister buys Maine wharf to expand harbor footprint

September 28, 2026
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) steams past Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in Tokyo Bay, Sept. 8, 2026. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes.
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Quartermaster secures $140 million to expand maritime sensor network

September 28, 2026
San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Dorado is a 138x34.5' catamaran built by Mavrik Marine. San Francisco Bay Ferry photo.
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South San Francisco ferry service to pause for dredging

September 28, 2026
An NCDOT ferry serving Hatteras Island. NCDOT photo.
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NCDOT starts emergency ferry service to Hatteras Island

September 28, 2026
Master Boat Builders, Inc. launched the of Titan, a 98'x43' RApport 3000-class escort tug, the third in a four-boat series for Suderman & Young Towing Company. master Boat Builders photo.
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Master Boat Builders launch third Suderman & Young escort tug

September 28, 2026
The Steelhead carries wet and dry labs, a remote-operated crane, and a retractable stern platform, and it is strong enough to work pack ice. Moran Iron Works photos.
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New research vessel aids Great Lakes fisheries

September 28, 2026
San Francisco Bay Ferry passenger vessels underway. Port of Redwood City photo.
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Redwood City ferry terminal project reaches environmental review stage

September 28, 2026
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) in drydock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard March 24. Navy photo by Branden Bourque.
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GAO: Navy shipyard overhaul could top $200 billion

September 26, 2026
The tugboat Minnesota was built in 2023 as part of Great Lakes Towing's fleet renewal program. Great Lakes Towing photo.
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Great Lakes Towing orders two new tugs

September 25, 2026
The Holly Beach ferry under construction at Thoma-Sea Constructors. The 190' vessel is one of two new ferries funded by a $49.7 million project to replace the Cameron II, which has served the Cameron crossing since 1964. DOTD photo.
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Louisiana finalizes contract to privatize Cameron Ferry service

September 25, 2026
The Port Authority of NY/NJ set up a dock an 12-acre site along Bergen Basin to support construction and move material and debris for the $19 billion JFK Airport redevelopment project. Port Authority photo.
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Barges replace trucks for JFK Airport redevelopment

September 25, 2026
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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
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
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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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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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A McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. tug works a tanker in Portland Harbor. The company operates in the port through its subsidiary, Portland Tugboat LLC. Doug Stewart photo.
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McAllister buys Maine wharf to expand harbor footprint

September 28, 2026
Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756) steams past Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) in Tokyo Bay, Sept. 8, 2026. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes.
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Quartermaster secures $140 million to expand maritime sensor network

September 28, 2026
San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Dorado is a 138x34.5' catamaran built by Mavrik Marine. San Francisco Bay Ferry photo.
Listen Now

South San Francisco ferry service to pause for dredging

September 28, 2026
An NCDOT ferry serving Hatteras Island. NCDOT photo.
Listen Now

NCDOT starts emergency ferry service to Hatteras Island

September 28, 2026
Master Boat Builders, Inc. launched the of Titan, a 98'x43' RApport 3000-class escort tug, the third in a four-boat series for Suderman & Young Towing Company. master Boat Builders photo.
Listen Now

Master Boat Builders launch third Suderman & Young escort tug

September 28, 2026
The Steelhead carries wet and dry labs, a remote-operated crane, and a retractable stern platform, and it is strong enough to work pack ice. Moran Iron Works photos.
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New research vessel aids Great Lakes fisheries

September 28, 2026
San Francisco Bay Ferry passenger vessels underway. Port of Redwood City photo.
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Redwood City ferry terminal project reaches environmental review stage

September 28, 2026
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) in drydock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard March 24. Navy photo by Branden Bourque.
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GAO: Navy shipyard overhaul could top $200 billion

September 26, 2026
The tugboat Minnesota was built in 2023 as part of Great Lakes Towing's fleet renewal program. Great Lakes Towing photo.
Listen Now

Great Lakes Towing orders two new tugs

September 25, 2026
The Holly Beach ferry under construction at Thoma-Sea Constructors. The 190' vessel is one of two new ferries funded by a $49.7 million project to replace the Cameron II, which has served the Cameron crossing since 1964. DOTD photo.
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Louisiana finalizes contract to privatize Cameron Ferry service

September 25, 2026
The Port Authority of NY/NJ set up a dock an 12-acre site along Bergen Basin to support construction and move material and debris for the $19 billion JFK Airport redevelopment project. Port Authority photo.
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Barges replace trucks for JFK Airport redevelopment

September 25, 2026
ARC Freedom has joined ARC’s U.S.-flag fleet and will operate in the Maritime Security Program. ARC photo.
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ARC adds Freedom to US-flag fleet

September 25, 2026
SUNY Maritime College Empire State
Empire State VII is scheduled to leave SUNY Maritime College Sept. 30 for Norfolk, Va., ahead of follow-on operations supporting the U.S. Navy. SUNY Maritime College photo.
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Marad orders Empire State VII to Norfolk ahead of Navy support mission

September 25, 2026
The Mary McAllister — the sixth vessel in a seven-tug series built by Washburn & Doughty Associates Inc. for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. Inc. — will be homeported in Port Everglades, Fla. McAllister Towing and Transportation photo.
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Tugboat Mary McAllister delivered

September 24, 2026
U.S. Rep. Bill Keating joins HII officials for a ribbon-cutting at the company’s expanded unmanned systems facility in Pocasset, Mass. HII photo.
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HII expands Massachusetts unmanned systems facility

September 24, 2026
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