Delta pilots tap Gladding’s Venice class for two newbuilds
17 Jul

Delta pilots tap Gladding’s Venice class for two newbuilds

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(SOMERSET, Mass.) — Delta Launch Services, a launch company operating on the Mississippi River, has ordered two of a new class of pilot boats from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp. The Venice class launches follow a long history of six larger pilot boats built for the Delta Launch Services by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for 2027. The custom…
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Vigor, Saronic partner to advance autonomous vessels
15 Jul

Vigor, Saronic partner to advance autonomous vessels

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — Saronic Technologies and Vigor Marine Group have announced a strategic partnership focused on rapidly advancing the delivery of autonomous maritime capabilities and strengthening operational support for defense and commercial customers. This partnership brings together two maritime innovators with complementary capabilities, whose combined expertise can help support U.S. government and commercial customers in a rapidly changing environment. Vigor…
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Metal Shark delivers next-generation fireboat to Tampa
15 Jul

Metal Shark delivers next-generation fireboat to Tampa

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(JEANERETTE, La.) — Metal Shark has announced the delivery of a new 40-by-12-foot welded aluminum monohull pilothouse fireboat to Tampa Fire Rescue. Designed in-house by Metal Shark and built at the company’s Jeanerette, La., production facility, the new vessel is the first of two next-generation 38 Defiant NXT fireboats being built for the department. Powered by triple 300-hp Yamaha outboards…
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American christens first vessel in new Patriot class
14 Jul

American christens first vessel in new Patriot class

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(GUILFORD, Conn.) —American Cruise Lines christened American Patriot in Newport, R.I., to celebrate Independence Day, simultaneously marking the countdown to the country’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. American Patriot is the first ship in the company’s new Patriot class – a fleet of 130-passenger vessels designed for exclusively cruising the United States. Patriot-class sister ships American Pioneer, American Maverick…
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Crowley’s newest LNG boxship begins Caribbean service
14 Jul

Crowley’s newest LNG boxship begins Caribbean service

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(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley’s newest LNG-powered containership began its inaugural service Thursday, adding more options for timely ocean cargo transport around the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. Like its sister ships in the Avance class, Tiscapa features container capacity for 1,400 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), including 300 refrigerated units. This ship was specifically designed to quickly and frequently deliver cargo…
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MarAd adds 848 miles to U.S. Marine Highway Program
14 Jul

MarAd adds 848 miles to U.S. Marine Highway Program

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(WASHINGTON) — The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now covers 27,139 miles across 35 designated routes, supports U.S. supply chains, critical infrastructure, and maritime workforce development. A key highlight of this expansion is the strengthening of the M-90 route, which…
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U.S. cancels contract for two OPCs from Eastern
14 Jul

U.S. cancels contract for two OPCs from Eastern

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(WASHINGTON) — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday announced the partial termination of Eastern Shipbuilding Group's offshore patrol cutter (OPC) contract, cutting two vessels from the shipyard due to construction delays and cost concerns. “This administration is unwavering in its commitment to the American taxpayer and to a strong, ready Coast Guard,” said a senior DHS…
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Coast Guard receives historic $25 billion investment
06 Jul

Coast Guard receives historic $25 billion investment

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Friday – marking the largest single commitment of funding in service history. This investment strengthens every facet of Coast Guard operations and supports the service's role as the nation’s leading drug interdiction and maritime border security force. This funding…
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