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Master Boat Builders delivers third tug to Maritime Partners

WorkBoat Staff

November 3, 2026

Master Boat Builders has delivered Defiant, the third of eight tugboats under construction for Maritime Partners.

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

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Two Coast Guard 65' small harbor tugs, capable of breaking 18" of ice moving ahead. The service is seeking information on commercial vessels capable of operating in 4" to 18" of ice to support Northeast icebreaking operations this winter. USCG photo.

Coast Guard seeks commercial icebreaking capability for Northeast waterways

Ben Hayden

November 3, 2026

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The Coast Guard is seeking information from commercial vessel operators capable of supporting domestic icebreaking operations in Northeast waterways this winter.

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U.S. Coast Guard Special Purpose Craft–Ice Rescue Transport Second Generation boats, known as SPC-IRT IIs, are designed to support search-and-rescue and all-hazard missions in the challenging winter conditions of the Great Lakes. Coast Guard photo courtesy of 1000 Island Airboats.

Coast Guard awards contract for up to 10 ice rescue boats

Ben Hayden

November 3, 2026

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The Coast Guard has awarded 1000 Island Airboats, Marion, Wis., a contract worth up to $6.13 million for as many as 10 ice rescue boats for Great Lakes operations.

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The Malta-flagged 600’x105’ tanker Agiogi Fanendes sailed Oct. 23 from Russia’s Primorsk region with the first cargo of diesel fuel ostensibly allowed under a deal with the Trump administration. Lounes Mehdid photo via VesselFinder.

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NJ governor warns port operators against Russian diesel imports

November 3, 2026

Two Coast Guard 65' small harbor tugs, capable of breaking 18" of ice moving ahead. The service is seeking information on commercial vessels capable of operating in 4" to 18" of ice to support Northeast icebreaking operations this winter. USCG photo.

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Coast Guard seeks commercial icebreaking capability for Northeast waterways

November 3, 2026

Bulwark - Japan — Bulwark Dynamics demonstrated its 15' Caravel prototype in early 2026 and is developing larger autonomous landing craft for cargo delivery. Bulwark Dynamics photo.

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Bulwark Dynamics raises $6.8 million, plans autonomous vessel production in Japan

November 3, 2026

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

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Master Boat Builders delivers third tug to Maritime Partners

November 3, 2026

fifth and final vessel in the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program. Hanwha Philly Shipyard photo.

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Hanwha Philly Shipyard names new president as naval work expands

November 3, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Special Purpose Craft–Ice Rescue Transport Second Generation boats, known as SPC-IRT IIs, are designed to support search-and-rescue and all-hazard missions in the challenging winter conditions of the Great Lakes. Coast Guard photo courtesy of 1000 Island Airboats.

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Coast Guard awards contract for up to 10 ice rescue boats

November 3, 2026

An artist's rendering of one of Washington State Ferries' forthcoming passenger vessels. Elliott Bay Design Group image.

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ABB to supply propulsion system for third Washington State Ferries vessel

November 2, 2026

Hornbeck Offshore — Hornbeck Offshore Services will provide integrated well intervention, subsea support, and marine transportation services for Shell in the U.S. Gulf beginning in 2027. Hornbeck Offshore Services photo.

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Hornbeck signs Shell deepwater services agreements for Gulf work

November 2, 2026

A deepwater Gulf lanternfish. DEEPEND photo/Danté Fenolio.

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Scientists track decade of “severe and sustained declines” in Gulf fish after Deepwater Horizon

November 1, 2026

Port Houston — Port Houston is planning future Houston Ship Channel improvements while evaluating additional container capacity to meet projected growth. Port Houston photo.

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Port Houston begins planning for next ship channel expansion

October 30, 2026

Fisher - AEVEX — AEVEX’s Fisher mine countermeasures payload is designed to reacquire and neutralize maritime mines from unmanned surface vessels. AEVEX photo.

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AEVEX wins $41.6 million Navy mine countermeasures contracts

October 30, 2026

ZF Expands Transmission Line with 9200 A/V PTI

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The Patented RiteAire Marine™ Whole Vessel Dehumidification System Helps Keep Crew Healthy and Fights Condensation, Mold and Rust on Board

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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 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

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

Canal Barge takes delivery of 400' deck barge Triton

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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