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15/09/2025

The 236'x43' dredge William L. Price and an associated hopper barge sank on the Ohio River at Mile Marker 45 just before midnight on Sept. 10.

The 236'x43' dredge William L. Price and an associated hopper barge sank on the Ohio River at Mile Marker 45 just before midnight on Sept. 10. The dredge is owned by Tri-State River Products, Beaver,

15/09/2025

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla., has entered into an agreement with HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division to produce outfitted structural units for the U.S. Navy’s Flight III Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has entered into an agreement with HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division to produce outfitted structural units for the U.S. Navy’s Flight

15/09/2025

Land-based firefighters need greater awareness and training so they can effectively and safely fight fires aboard vessels in U.S. ports, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a new safety alert.

Land-based firefighters need greater awareness and training so they can effectively and safely fight fires aboard vessels in U.S. ports, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a new safety a

15/09/2025

Rolls-Royce has introduced a new generation of compact and modular selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment systems for its 16-cylinder mtu Series 4000 engines, targeting use in tugs, ferries, and yachts operating in emission-controlled areas.

Rolls-Royce has introduced a new generation of compact and modular selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment systems for its 16-cylinder mtu Series 4000 engines, targeting use in tugs

12/09/2025

US Army Corps of Engineers construction is underway on the $770M Montgomery Locks and Dam overhaul to protect $150M in Ohio River trade.

12/09/2025

Davie Defense, Québec, Canada, has unveiled plans for its “American Icebreaker Factory” in Galveston, Texas, a $1 billion investment with the ability to create over 7,000 jobs and billions in economic development, the company announced.

Davie Defense, Québec, Canada, has unveiled plans for its “American Icebreaker Factory” in Galveston, Texas, a $1 billion investment with the ability to create over 7,000 jobs and b

11/09/2025

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Benoit, Wis., a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, Nashville, Tenn., has acquired Vestdavit AS, Laksevåg, Norway, a supplier of davits and advanced handling systems.

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Benoit, Wis., a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, Nashville, Tenn., has acquired Vestdavit, Laksevåg, Norway, a supplier of davits and advanced handlin

11/09/2025

The inland industry is taking a deeper dive into improving crew safety, as falls overboard continue to be the leading cause of mariner fatalities on board barges.

The inland industry is taking a deeper dive into improving crew safety, as falls overboard continue to be the leading cause of mariner fatalities on board barges. In July, the American Water

11/09/2025

U.S. defense company Eureka Naval Craft, Houston, has entered into an agreement with Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders, Houma, La., to construct its state-of-the-art warships.

U.S. defense company Eureka Naval Craft, Houston, has entered into an agreement with Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders, Houma, La., to construct its state-of-the-art warships. Both companies said the partn

10/09/2025

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La., a contract for the construction of 10 additional Sentinel-Class fast response cutters (FRCs), the shipbuilder announced Wednesday.

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La., a contract for the construction of 10 additional Sentinel-Class fast response cutters (FRCs), the shipbuilder announced Wednesday.

10/09/2025

Arc Boats, Los Angeles, Calif., has signed a $160 million contract with Curtin Maritime, Corp.., Long Beach, for a fleet of eight hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats. The order is being described as the largest commercial deployment of electric workboats to date.

Arc Boats, Los Angeles, Calif., has signed a $160 million contract with Curtin Maritime Corp., Long Beach, for a fleet of eight hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats. The order is being described as th

10/09/2025

Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In remembrance, WorkBoat revisits its November 2001 coverage of the heroic response by workboats and mariners, who carried out the largest water evacuation in U.S. history from Lower Manhattan.