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One-on-one with Marad Administrator Capt. Stephen Carmel

Eric Haun

June 29, 2026

WorkBoat sat down with Capt. Stephen Carmel, Administrator of the Maritime Administration, to discuss a rare moment of political momentum for American maritime.

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Capt. Stephen Carmel brings decades of hands-on maritime experience to his role as U.S. Maritime Administrator. Maritime Administration photo.

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The Conner Bordelon, a 257' ultra-light intervention vessel operated by Bordelon Marine, has been assigned to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean logistics initiative. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard launches commercial vessel program for at-sea cutter support

Ben Hayden

June 26, 2026

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Aiming to keep its cutters at sea longer, the U.S. Coast Guard has contracted the commercial vessel Connor Bordelon to deliver supplies and personnel directly to patrols.

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Moran Towing Corp. christened its newest harbor tug, the J Themistoclis Moran, at its dock in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 29. Moran Towing photo.

New tugboat J Themistoclis Moran christened

Eric Haun

June 29, 2026

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Moran Towing Corp. christened its newest harbor tug, the J Themistoclis Moran, at its dock in Port Arthur, Texas.

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Capt. Stephen Carmel brings decades of hands-on maritime experience to his role as U.S. Maritime Administrator. Maritime Administration photo.

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One-on-one with Marad Administrator Capt. Stephen Carmel

June 29, 2026

Washington State Ferries operates the largest commuter ferry system in the United States. Washington State Ferries photo.

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Siemens Energy to build shoreside charging stations for Washington State Ferries

June 29, 2026

Moran Towing Corp. christened its newest harbor tug, the J Themistoclis Moran, at its dock in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 29. Moran Towing photo.

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New tugboat J Themistoclis Moran christened

June 29, 2026

The Leatherman Terminal handles about 5.9% of Port of Charleston container volume including five weekly ship calls from Mediterranean Shipping Company that will now be rerouted. South Carolina Ports photo.

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South Carolina Ports to consolidate container operations

June 28, 2026

The Brownsville Ship Channel was deepened by 10', increasing the entrance and jetty channels from 44' to 54' and the main channel from 42' to 52'.

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Brownsville Ship Channel deepened to 52'

June 28, 2026

Representatives from Birdon America and the city of Pensacola, Fla., pose for a photo after Triumph Gulf Coast board members approved a term sheet for a $76 million shipyard grant.

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Triumph Gulf Coast board approves grant for Birdon America’s Pensacola shipyard

June 26, 2026

The Conner Bordelon, a 257' ultra-light intervention vessel operated by Bordelon Marine, has been assigned to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean logistics initiative. Coast Guard photo.

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Coast Guard launches commercial vessel program for at-sea cutter support

June 26, 2026

R/V Sound Outlook will serve as Connecticut DEEP’s new platform for year-round water quality monitoring and environmental surveys in Long Island Sound. BRIX Marine photo.

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Connecticut DEEP christens BRIX-built research vessel

June 26, 2026

Rendering of Hy-Line Cruises' new 493-pax. ferry currently under construction at Midship Marine. Incat Crowther image.

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Midship Marine begins construction on new Hy-Line ferry

June 26, 2026

Høglund's onboard automation system. Høglund photo.

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ABB expands marine automation portfolio with Høglund acquisition

June 26, 2026

Two barge-mounted, all-electric CBG 500 E transshipment cranes deliver high-capacity bulk handling with zero local exhaust emissions for operations along the Mississippi River. Liebherr photo.

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Ports invest in equipment to improve efficiency, cut emissions

June 26, 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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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

Fairbanks Morse Components photo.

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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

A towboat moves cargo along the U.S. inland waterway system, the kind of career-launching vessel that rarely appears in a high school guidance counselor's office. Shutterstock photo.

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Schools undervalue maritime workforce careers. Employers must change the narrative

June 11, 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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