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GAO reports uncertainty holds back offshore wind vessel construction

WorkBoat Staff

April 19, 2026

A detailed study of the U.S. offshore wind fleet found it is about 80% Jones Act-compliant vessels, and 20% foreign flag, the latter “generally “large, specialized vessels for which there were no U.S.-flag counterparts,” according to the federal Government Accountability Office.

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The Fred.Olsen Windcarrier installation vessel Brave Tern at the Block Island wind farm off Rhode Island in 2016. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management photo.

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The Navy and Coast Guard worded the contract for the new warfare support craft so that each agency could make alterations within reason after initial models were in service. Silver Ships photo.

Coast Guard and Navy find common ground with shared boat design

Capt. Eric Colby

April 20, 2026

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The Navy and Coast Guard partnered with Alabama boatbuilder Silver Ships to develop a family of high-speed military craft that can be upgraded mid-contract based on real operator feedback.

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry welded four coins into the keel — one representing each project partner: C&C Marine and Repair, the State of Louisiana, Woodside Energy, and Green Tug Towing. Photo courtesy of Governor Jeff Landry's office.

Keel laid for first of four hybrid tugs bound for Louisiana LNG terminal

Eric Haun

April 17, 2026

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C&C Marine and Repair hosted a keel laying ceremony to signal the start of construction for four hybrid escort tugboats being built for Green Tug Towing to support LNG carrier operations at Woodside Energy's Calcasieu Parish terminal.

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Welin Lambie, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company says its TWPIV 5.0E all-electric, dual-point davit system completed a first test milestone for the Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter Stage 2 program. Welin Lambie photo.

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Fairbanks Morse all electric davit system completes test for Offshore Patrol Cutters

April 20, 2026

BlackSea's Commet USV measures 13.1 meters and is capable of exceeding 45 knots. BlackSea Technologies photo.

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BlackSea Technologies debuts two uncrewed vessels

April 20, 2026

Spectre is constructed from aluminum and will be built in Wisconsin at the Fincantieri system of shipyards, which has the capacity to manufacture five Spectre vessels per year. Saildrone image.

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Saildrone unveils USV designed for hunting submarines

April 20, 2026

The Navy and Coast Guard worded the contract for the new warfare support craft so that each agency could make alterations within reason after initial models were in service. Silver Ships photo.

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Coast Guard and Navy find common ground with shared boat design

April 20, 2026

The Fred.Olsen Windcarrier installation vessel Brave Tern at the Block Island wind farm off Rhode Island in 2016. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management photo.

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GAO reports uncertainty holds back offshore wind vessel construction

April 19, 2026

Hodder Tugboat will take over a portion of Seaspan Marine's tug and barge business. Seaspan Marine photo.

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Seaspan Marine sells a piece of its barge business to Hodder Tugboat

April 17, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing cargo vessel, the Mariana, near Saipan. The 145' vessel experienced an engine failure April 15. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

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US-registered cargo vessel missing in Western Pacific

April 17, 2026

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry welded four coins into the keel — one representing each project partner: C&C Marine and Repair, the State of Louisiana, Woodside Energy, and Green Tug Towing. Photo courtesy of Governor Jeff Landry's office.

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Keel laid for first of four hybrid tugs bound for Louisiana LNG terminal

April 17, 2026

Mooring cells at the TransMontaigne terminal on the Ohio River near Evansville, Ind., before an barge breakaway and contact April 16, 2024. Google Earth image via NTSB.

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NTSB: Mooring failure, high water led to April 2024 Ohio River breakaway

April 17, 2026

The Coast Guard plans to add 11 Arctic Security Cutters. The ships will be constructed in Finland and the United States. Coast Guard rendering.

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Coast Guard to homeport first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska

April 16, 2026

FRS Clipper will deploy its new vessel, the Emerald Clipper, to run wildlife and whale-watch tours from Seattle. FRS Clipper photo.

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Whale-watch boat Emerald Clipper delivered

April 16, 2026

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The riverboat Belle of Cincinnati is the flagship of the BB Riverboats fleet. Shutterstock photo.

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Spring start-up reflections

April 17, 2026

In-house employee training, including “train-the-trainer” programs, is commonplace in today’s maritime industry. Shutterstock photo.

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Avoid potential pitfalls in train-the-trainer programs

April 13, 2026

President Trump’s proposed FY 2027 budget continues strong support for annual maintenance dredging and the operation and maintenance of the nation’s ports, channels, and waterways. Shutterstock photo.

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Trump's FY 2027 budget doubles down on dredging and America's maritime future

April 9, 2026

A recent federal court case examined the meaning of the term “navigable waters.” It involved a senior deckhand who was injured in August 2024 while working on a 100' passenger vessel on Lake Coeur d’Alene, in Idaho. Shutterstock photo.

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What does ‘navigable waters’ mean?

April 9, 2026

Saronic is building uncrewed surface vessels at its facility in Franklin, La. Saronic photo.

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Unmanned and autonomous vessels: Is the Coast Guard ready to regulate?

April 8, 2026

Clear career pathways and documented wage progression are key to drawing younger workers into skilled trades like welding. Shutterstock photo.

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Are we losing the next generation by being too vague?

April 3, 2026

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry welded four coins into the keel — one representing each project partner: C&C Marine and Repair, the State of Louisiana, Woodside Energy, and Green Tug Towing. Photo courtesy of Governor Jeff Landry's office.

Keel laid for first of four hybrid tugs bound for Louisiana LNG terminal

FRS Clipper will deploy its new vessel, the Emerald Clipper, to run wildlife and whale-watch tours from Seattle. FRS Clipper photo.

Whale-watch boat Emerald Clipper delivered

The Senesco Marine team gathers in front of the recently launched hybrid-electric ferry Battery Steele at the North Kingstown, R.I., shipyard. Senesco Marine photo.

Senesco Marine launches hybrid ferry for Casco Bay Lines

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