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Eric Haun

Executive Editor

Executive Editor Eric Haun is a New York-based editor and journalist with over a decade of experience covering the commercial maritime, ports and logistics, subsea, and offshore energy sectors.

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

Tugboat captain charged in collision that killed three children

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

The Amelia Island is a 6,330-cu.yd.-capacity trailing suction hopper dredge delivered to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock in 2025. Saltchuk photo.

Saltchuk closes $1.5 billion Great Lakes Dredge & Dock acquisition

Suderman & Young Towing Co. operates a fleet of more than 20 tugboats across the Texas Gulf Coast. Robert Allan Ltd. file photo.

Suderman & Young expands into two Texas ports

The towboat Crockett locks through Lock and Dam 2, in Hastings, Minn., March 23. The tow was the first to arrive amid the unofficial start of the 2026 navigation season. USACE photo.

Navigation season opens on the Upper Miss

The 157' M48 uncrewed surface vessel has a stated range of up to 17,000 nautical miles. Magnet Defense image.

Magnet Defense begins production of first M48 uncrewed vessel

PIDP grants are intended to improve cargo loading and unloading operations, streamline supply chain movements, modernize port infrastructure and operations, and support the seafood industry. Shutterstock photo

Marad announces $488.6 million in port infrastructure grants

A group of SAFE Boats managers at the Bremerton, Wash., facility. The company became 100% employee owned in 2023, making every team member a shareholder and partner in the business. Doug Stewart / WorkBoat photo.

Built with Purpose: Employee-owned boatbuilder puts people first

State investment will finance the expansion of on-site rail capacity at Host's Avondale Global Gateway facility. Avondale Global Gateway photo.

Louisiana invests to expand rail capacity at Avondale Global Gateway

The 189’x50’ towboat John Paul Eckstein takes shape at C&C Marine and Repair. This vessel will feature a TwinDIFF rudder system and high-pitch wheels. Marquette Transportation photo.

Problem Solvers: When issues arise, propulsion players find solutions