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NJ fireboat sunk by whale

WorkBoat Staff

July 6, 2026

A New Jersey fireboat crew had to abandon ship July 4 after their vessel was struck by a whale surfacing in Raritan Bay.

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A crew with the Carteret, N.J., Fire Department was serving in a maritime security detail for July 4 activities New York/New Jersey Harbor when their vessel was struck by a surfacing whale. Carteret Mayor Dan Reiman.

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Auditors: Coast Guard modernization push ‘still falling short’

Despite $38.5 billion in new funding during the 2025 and 2026 federal fiscal years, the Coast Guard is still struggling to carry forward its modernization program, the Government Accountability Office reported to Congress June 30.

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The 60'x16'6" aluminum ferry Manatee Belle carries up to 93 passengers. Manatee County photos.

Manatee Belle joins Gulf Islands Ferry fleet

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June 30, 2026

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The Manatee Belle, the third in a ferry fleet operating out of Bradenton, Fla., was built by Breaux Brothers Enterprises and carries up to 93 passengers.

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NJ fireboat sunk by whale

July 6, 2026

Bollinger will build up to four Arctic Security Cutters in the United States, with the first hull expected in 2029. Bollinger Shipyards rendering.

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Bollinger finalizes contract for Arctic Security Cutter

July 2, 2026

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Johnson, Comer, House Republicans ask Trump to end Jones Act waiver

July 2, 2026

The NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow sailing near its homeport in Newport, R.I. Katherine McGinnis/NOAA photo.

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NOAA awards $100 million contract to modernize Henry B. Bigelow

July 2, 2026

Saronic Technologies' third flagship autonomous surface vessel Mirage. Saronic image.

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Saronic launches third flagship autonomous surface vessel

July 2, 2026

Maine Marine Patrol's new 57' Wesmac, Allegiance. Laura Pellerano photo via Maine Dept. of Marine Resources.

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Maine Marine Patrol adds offshore enforcement vessel

July 2, 2026

New financing will enable California-based Stax Engineering to refinance existing debt and allocate new capital to complete builds already under contract. Stax Engineering photo.

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Stax Engineering lands $150 million from Bain Capital

July 2, 2026

Port facilities face elevated risk from unauthorized drone traffic given the traffic they handle. Shutterstock photo.

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Lawmakers, ports push to tighten aerial drone rules

July 2, 2026

Built in 2009 by Main Iron Works in Houma, La., the Michael S, formerly part of Bisso Towboat's fleet, is now shown in Moran Towing colors and with Moran's stack logo. Moran's acquisition of Bisso Towboat was announced last October and completed July 1. Moran Towing photo.

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Moran Towing completes acquisition, integration of Bisso Towboat

July 1, 2026

Stuart Fitzgerald is the new CEO of Subsea7, an offshore services firm. Subsea7 photo.

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Stuart Fitzgerald becomes CEO of Subsea7

July 1, 2026

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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Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion deal

July 1, 2026

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ZALOPHUS, the sister ship of San Francisco Bay Ferry Karl

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

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Sunken tugboat in a river. Shutterstock photo.

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Total and constructive total loss

June 30, 2026

U.S.-flag vessels have been available for nearly all of the waiver voyages completed so far. Shutterstock photo.

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Jones Act flub

June 25, 2026

A 45-foot response boat medium boat crew from Coast Guard Station Seattle responds to a vessel fire. Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter photo.

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A fire waiting to happen

June 22, 2026

Columbia River Women's Caucus President Capt. Sasha La Greide enters Bonneville locks with tug and barges. CRWC photos.

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Columbia River Women’s Caucus aims to support women mariners, grow workforce

June 17, 2026

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Closing the submarine gap with additive manufacturing

June 16, 2026

The United States has hundreds of small shipyards operating along its coasts, rivers, and inland waterways, collectively employing tens of thousands of workers and handling the majority of the nation's commercial vessel repairs, fishing fleet maintenance, and small-craft construction. Shutterstock photo.

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More funding needed amid strong demand for Small Shipyard Grants

June 13, 2026

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USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211) was christened June 6 at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. General Dynamics NASSCO photos.

Sealift Command christens oiler Thurgood Marshall

Titan, the second vessel in an eight-tug series being built by Master Boat Builders for Maritime Partners, is launched at the Coden, Ala. shipyard. Master Boat Builders photo.

Master Boat Builders launches second Maritime Partners tug

The Regent Viceroy, a 12-passenger electric-powered seaglider, is planned to be delivered this year. Regent image.

REGENT completes Rhode Island seaglider production facility

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