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Floating data center barge concept targets AI infrastructure expansion

Capt. Eric Colby

August 3, 2026

A naval architecture firm has introduced a solution to the community pushback that has stalled data center projects across the country.

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Engineers at the Hockema Group have designed a floating alternative to on-land data centers. Hockema Group.

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Connecticut Ferry — The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry carries vehicles across the Connecticut River between the two communities. Connecticut Department of Transportation photo.

Historic Connecticut River ferry returns after propulsion repair

Steve Mosco

July 31, 2026

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The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry returned to service Friday, July 31, after the Connecticut Department of Transportation replaced a worn component in the ferry operation’s propulsion system.

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Tugboats assist in the launch of AFDM 15. Austal USA photo.

Austal USA launches Navy floating drydock in Mobile

WorkBoat Staff

August 3, 2026

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Austal USA and Alabama Shipyard have launched AFDM 15, the first auxiliary floating drydock built for the U.S. Navy in more than 40 years.

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Engineers at the Hockema Group have designed a floating alternative to on-land data centers. Hockema Group.

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Floating data center barge concept targets AI infrastructure expansion

August 3, 2026

Tugboats assist in the launch of AFDM 15. Austal USA photo.

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Austal USA launches Navy floating drydock in Mobile

August 3, 2026

Port of Cleveland photo.

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Cleveland, Ontario ports advance Lake Erie ferry plan with MOU

August 3, 2026

The Hunts Point on July 7, 2018 before the explosion. Frank Joniak, shipspotting.com via NTSB.

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NTSB: ‘Hot work’ triggered deadly New York sludge tanker explosion

July 31, 2026

Connecticut Ferry — The Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry carries vehicles across the Connecticut River between the two communities. Connecticut Department of Transportation photo.

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Historic Connecticut River ferry returns after propulsion repair

July 31, 2026

Konecranes image.

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Tropical Shipping orders four mobile harbor cranes for Florida, US Virgin Islands

July 31, 2026

BP’s Atlantis platform is located about 150 miles south of New Orleans. BP photo.

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BP starts Atlantis expansion in US Gulf

July 31, 2026

Gladding-Hearn Ferry Refit — The 64' passenger ferry Outward Bound was redelivered after a major Gladding-Hearn refit that included new propulsion, extensive hull replating, and vessel systems upgrades. Gladding-Hearn photo.

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Gladding-Hearn completes major refit of Boston Harbor ferry

July 30, 2026

Resolve Marine’s new Pacific Northwest facility on the Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Wash., includes dedicated dock space, an expanded yard and upgraded marine salvage and emergency response equipment. Resolve Marine photo.

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Resolve Marine relocates Tacoma facility

July 30, 2026

Submarine under construction — A submarine under construction. General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII's Newport News Shipbuilding will co-produce 14 submarines under the Navy's $76.6 billion contract package. General Dynamics Electric Boat photo.

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Navy announces $76.6 billion submarine construction package

July 30, 2026

The 78'×34'×11' Kieffer E. Bailey, designed by Frank Basile of Entech & Associates and built by Master Marine in 2014, is shown before the 2021 allision. Marquette Transportation photo.

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Marquette to pay Little Rock $4.3 million for barge allision

July 29, 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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A recent federal court case from the Eastern District of Louisiana illustrated how the role of an expert can be a decisive factor in a maritime lawsuit. Shutterstock photo.

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The legal standard for expert testimony in maritime cases

July 30, 2026

Risks around lithium-ion batteries and thermal runaway are a growing concern for marine operators. Shutterstock photo.

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The human element of thermal runaway challenges

July 21, 2026

Corsair autonomous uncrewed surface vessels, manufactured by Saronic, have been deployed by the Navy in missions including the rescue of a downed helicopter crew and a strike on an Iranian naval facility. Saronic photo.

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The future of naval warfare isn’t coming. It has arrived at the water’s edge

July 15, 2026

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

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The Cowlitz was built to support dredging operations on the Columbia River. Glosten photo.

New Oregon dredge tender works harder and quieter

Saronic's 24-foot Corsair autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) were used in U.S. strikes targeting Iran's ability to continue attacks on commercial shipping, marking the first known combat use of U.S. sea drones. Saronic photo.

US built USV strikes Iran in first combat use

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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