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Bigger ships, new terminals, cargo trends drive tugboat market

Frank McCormack

October 15, 2026

Deepened channels, new or expanded LNG and cargo terminals, and the massive ships that call on them may garner many of the national headlines related to the maritime industry, but behind all those vessel movements are the tugboats that help maneuver and escort ships throughout the deepwater ports and waterways of the United States.

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Shaver Transportation’s Samantha S, built by Diversified Marine in Portland, Ore., delivers 8,400 hp and more than 100 tons of bollard pull. The company is also extending the life of older tugs through repowers with new Z-drives and Tier 4 engines. Shaver Transportation photo.

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A rendering of the Camarc-designed aluminum pilot boat Rozema Boat Works will build for the Tampa Bay Pilots Association. Rozema image.

Rozema to build pilot boat for Tampa Bay Pilots Association

Ben Hayden

October 16, 2026

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Mount Vernon, Wash., boatbuilder Rozema Boat Works has been awarded a contract to build an aluminum pilot transfer vessel for the Tampa Bay Pilots Association.

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The Chugach Express, shown here, is the sistership to Phillips Cruises & Tours’ newly launched North Star. Both 84.5' aluminum catamarans were built by All American Marine for tours in Prince William Sound, Alaska. WorkBoat reached out to AAM for an updated photo of the North Star. AAM photo.

All American Marine launches second tour vessel for Phillips Cruises

Ben Hayden

October 16, 2026

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All American Marine, Bellingham, Wash., recently launched the North Star, an 84.5' hydrofoil-assisted aluminum catamaran for Phillips Cruises & Tours. The vessel will operate from Whittier, Alaska, offering glacier and wildlife tours in Prince William Sound.

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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.

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