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Tugboat captain charged in collision that killed three children

Eric Haun

April 3, 2026

A tugboat captain has been charged with seaman's manslaughter following a July 2025 collision near Miami that killed three children, federal prosecutors announced.

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The tugboat and barge from the vessel collision near Miami, July 28, 2025. Coast Guard photo by Jessica Walker.

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Maritime Partners’ tug Marauder sits in drydock ahead of launch at Master Boat Builders. The ship-assist tug is the first in an eight-vessel series the Coden, Ala., shipyard is building for Maritime Partners. Master Boat Builders photos.

Master Boat Builders launches first of eight tugs for Maritime Partners

Ben Hayden

April 2, 2026

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Master Boat Builders, Coden, Ala., recently launched the first in a series of eight harbor tugs being built for Maritime Partners LLC, with delivery targeted for early May. The eight-vessel program is expected to see the yard deliver a tug approximately every six weeks through 2027.

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Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., is one of three Great Lakes shipyards operated by the Fincantieri Marine Group. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding photo.

Great Lakes shipyards form alliance to pursue Coast Guard icebreaker contract

Eric Haun

April 2, 2026

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A group of Great Lakes shipyards has announced a collaborative alliance aimed at competing for Coast Guard work and expanding domestic shipbuilding capacity in the region.

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C&C Joint Ventures, LLC, of Gloucester, Va., won a a $53.83 million base contract for restoration work at James Island, part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project in Dorchester County, Md. ACE Baltimore image.

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Army corps awards $53 million contract for Chesapeake island project

April 3, 2026

The tugboat and barge from the vessel collision near Miami, July 28, 2025. Coast Guard photo by Jessica Walker.

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Tugboat captain charged in collision that killed three children

April 3, 2026

A 33’ full-cabin fireboat built by SAFE Boats International for the Bremerton Fire Department. SAFE Boats photo.

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SAFE Boats awarded Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract

April 2, 2026

USS Washington (SSN 787) enters dry dock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for a scheduled maintenance period Nov. 14, 2024. Alana Demo/DVIDS photo.

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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard tests and installs 3D-printed submarine component

April 2, 2026

Truck-to-ship methanol bunkering, Word Fuel Services photo.

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Truck-to-ship methanol bunkering demonstrated in Florida

April 2, 2026

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., is one of three Great Lakes shipyards operated by the Fincantieri Marine Group. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding photo.

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Great Lakes shipyards form alliance to pursue Coast Guard icebreaker contract

April 2, 2026

Bulwarks Dynamics' 15' Caravel autonomous landing vessel delivering cargo from ship to shore. Bulwarks' image.

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Bulwark Dynamics completes unmanned resupply demo of autonomous landing vessel

April 2, 2026

Maritime Partners’ tug Marauder sits in drydock ahead of launch at Master Boat Builders. The ship-assist tug is the first in an eight-vessel series the Coden, Ala., shipyard is building for Maritime Partners. Master Boat Builders photos.

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Master Boat Builders launches first of eight tugs for Maritime Partners

April 2, 2026

Master Boat Builders delivered the Jill, the sixth vessel in a Rapport 2800 tugboat series designed by Robert Allan Ltd. and the second of two identical vessels designed specifically for Gulf LNG operations. Master Boat Builders photo.

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New Rapport 2800 tug for Gulf LNG

April 2, 2026

JA Moody offers flow control, electrical, and shipboard product sales, service, and solutions provider for the Navy and commercial marine industry. JA Moody photo.

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Phoenix Lighting partnership expands JA Moody offerings

April 2, 2026

Arcosa's 30,000 bbl. tank barge. Arcosa photo.

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Arcosa completes sale of inland barge business

April 2, 2026

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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

The March 26, 2026 announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center announcing email delivery of medical certificates beginning April 1, 2026. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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Coast Guard to deliver medical certificates by email

March 30, 2026

The Ready Reserve Force is a subset of vessels within MARAD's National Defense Reserve Fleet ready to support the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces. Stena RoRo photo.

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New study shows challenge of revitalizing US maritime sector

March 29, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center’s ASAP portal, currently the sole authorized method for credential submissions, has been offline since March 20. The outage follows a history of technical disruptions within the merchant mariner credential program. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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The NMC's ASAP portal Is down: What mariners need to know

March 22, 2026

New York's waterfront in the early 20th century, when maritime commerce was central to the city's economy. Shutterstock photo.

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Is the Jones Act really 106 years old?

March 18, 2026

A thoughtfully designed wheelhouse is vital to workboat safety. Shutterstock photo.

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The case for knobs and buttons

March 18, 2026

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HII is building Romulus USVs at Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, La. HII image.

HII expands USV manufacturing capabilities

The first vessel to transit the Soo Locks was the 125'x38' tug Dirk S. VanEnkevort paired with the 740'x78' barge Michigan Trader. VanEnkevort Tug & Barge Inc. photo.

Great Lakes shipping season gets underway

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has launched the second in a series of four Saltchuk Marine escort tugs. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group launches second of four Saltchuk escort tugs

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