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New Pacific books first shipbuilding order: two tugs for American Marine

Eric Haun

September 8, 2026

Startup shipbuilder New Pacific Industrial, Vancouver, Wash., has landed its first new construction program, a pair of 122'x37' oceangoing tugs for American Marine Corp., Honolulu.

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A rendering of the 122'x37' oceangoing tug to be built for American Marine Corp. by New Pacific Industrial. Glosten image.

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BlackSeaHQ — BlackSea Technologies’ Baltimore headquarters will anchor AEVEX’s new Maritime Systems division, with capacity to build about 40 unmanned surface vessels per month. AEVEX photo.

AEVEX closes BlackSea deal valued at up to $650 million

Steve Mosco

September 8, 2026

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AEVEX Corp., Solana Beach, Calif., has closed its acquisition of BlackSea Technologies, completing the up to $650 million deal announced last month to expand AEVEX’s presence in maritime autonomous systems.

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The training ship Lone Star State arrives at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Texas A&M University photo.

Training ship Lone Star State arrives in Galveston

Eric Haun

September 8, 2026

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The training ship Lone Star State, the fourth of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels built for the Maritime Administration, arrived at Texas A&M University at Galveston, giving the Texas A&M Maritime Academy a dedicated training platform for the first time in more than two decades.

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The training ship Lone Star State arrives at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Texas A&M University photo.

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Training ship Lone Star State arrives in Galveston

September 8, 2026

Bill Rebarick. Photo from LinkedIn.

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Rebarick named president of Davie Defense

September 8, 2026

C&C Marine and Repair is building a 50' aluminum crewboat as one of the first projects undertaken by its new aluminum fabrication division. C&C Marine photo.

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C&C Marine launches aluminum fabrication division

September 8, 2026

Saildrone's Explorer SD-1090 departed from Honolulu Aug. 21 to the equatorial Pacific. Four Saildrones will capture data for scientists at NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory during a four-month mission. Saildrone photo.

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NOAA sends Saildrones on mission to track El Niño

September 8, 2026

BlackSeaHQ — BlackSea Technologies’ Baltimore headquarters will anchor AEVEX’s new Maritime Systems division, with capacity to build about 40 unmanned surface vessels per month. AEVEX photo.

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AEVEX closes BlackSea deal valued at up to $650 million

September 8, 2026

In July, Bluecore Energy delivered its first barge and electric test reactor to its headquarters at the Port of Long Beach. Bluecore Energy image.

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Bluecore Energy raises $50 million for floating nuclear power system

September 8, 2026

A rendering of the 122'x37' oceangoing tug to be built for American Marine Corp. by New Pacific Industrial. Glosten image.

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New Pacific books first shipbuilding order: two tugs for American Marine

September 8, 2026

Titan, second in an eight-tug series Master Boat Builders is building for Maritime Partners. All eight get Steerprop azimuthing thrusters supplied by Karl Senner LLC. Master Boat Builders photo.

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Kongsberg Maritime to buy thruster manufacturer Steerprop

September 7, 2026

The University of Maine launched the 3Dirigo X, a 30' 3D-printed boat designed and manufactured at UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center to handle offshore conditions at speeds approaching 40 knots. UMaine photo.

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Maine team demonstrates high-performance 3D-printed boat

September 4, 2026

OSG Vessel — The OSG tanker Overseas Houston. OSG and affiliate Alaska Tanker Company are appealing NLRB rulings involving bargaining units representing licensed deck officers in their fleets. OSG photo.

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OSG, Alaska Tanker challenge NLRB orders in MM&P dispute

September 4, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers christened the new H.J. Lawson at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The tug is one of two new Conrad-built vessels delivered to the Detroit District in May. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District photo.

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New tugboats to keep Soo Locks ice-free

September 4, 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

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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Duramax Infrastructure: The Smart Choice for Marine Infrastructure

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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

In safety-critical industries, competence requires knowledge, judgment, situational awareness, and accountability. Shutterstock photo.

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Where AI fits — and doesn’t — in skilled workforce training

August 18, 2026

A towboat pushes a barge in the Port of Long Beach, Calif. Shutterstock photo.

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Avoiding toxic culture helps safety

August 12, 2026

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A rendering of Starbase Louisiana. Screenshot from SpaceX video.

SpaceX unveils plans for new spaceport on Louisiana Gulf Coast

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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