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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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New York Power Authority pulling dredge pipe on the Erie Canal with it’s Silverback testboat powered by Photon Marine electric outboards. NYPA photo.

Photon Marine wins $1 million award for electric workboat, floating charger

WorkBoat Staff

September 29, 2026

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Photon Marine has received the first $1 million MegaBoost award from the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York to develop and demonstrate an electric workboat, a shoreside fast charger and a floating battery platform on New York waterways.

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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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The deal combines Rocket Lab's launch and satellite manufacturing operations with Iridium's low Earth orbit satellite network, which supports more than 2.55 million active subscribers, including maritime fleets. Rocket Lab image.

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Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab acquisition

September 29, 2026

New York Power Authority pulling dredge pipe on the Erie Canal with it’s Silverback testboat powered by Photon Marine electric outboards. NYPA photo.

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Photon Marine wins $1 million award for electric workboat, floating charger

September 29, 2026

American Cruise Lines treasurer and board chair Susan Renner served as godmother for the ,christening of the American Ranger in Catskill, N.Y., as ACL's president and CEO Charles B. Robertson looked on. ACL photo.

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American Cruise Lines christens fourth in Patriot Class ships

September 28, 2026

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

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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Revolutionary Permanent Fastener Offers Unmatched Vibration Resistance — Yet Removes Easily with Standard Torque Tools

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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

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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