Philly now working on three LNG boxships for Matson
11 May

Philly now working on three LNG boxships for Matson

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(PHILADELPHIA) — Matson marked two milestones in its fleet renewal program on May 5 with the beginning of hull assembly on the second of three new LNG-powered Aloha-class containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express (CLX) services, and the start of construction of its third new vessel at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. A small shipyard ceremony to mark the…
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Crescent adds second 6,000-hp z-drive tug from Blakeley
07 May

Crescent adds second 6,000-hp z-drive tug from Blakeley

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(MOBILE, Ala.) — Crescent Towing has taken delivery of Kentucky, a new 6,000-hp Tier 4 z-drive tugboat constructed at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Ala. Kentucky began service in early 2026 and will soon be added to Crescent Towing’s ship assist operations on the Lower Mississippi River. This vessel is the second 6,000-hp tugboat built by Blakeley BoatWorks for Crescent Towing.…
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Cal Poly cadets set to cast off for Summer Sea Term
07 May

Cal Poly cadets set to cast off for Summer Sea Term

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(VALLEJO, Calif. ) — Over 300 Cal Poly Maritime Academy cadets will soon embark on their annual Summer Sea Term, a 65-day Pacific training voyage aboard the training ship Golden Bear, marking both a defining part of a cadet’s education and the final era of a vessel that has served the seafaring academy for three decades. The voyage also marks the first since the…
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Master Boat begins fabrication of Navy towing ship modules
05 May

Master Boat begins fabrication of Navy towing ship modules

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders recently announced the commencement of module fabrication for the U.S. Navy's Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS) program under its partnership with Austal USA. The start of fabrication marks a significant milestone as Master Boat advances its role in the Navy's effort to strengthen and diversify the domestic shipbuilding industrial base. "Starting fabrication…
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Irving launches first Arctic patrol ship for Canadian Coast Guard
04 May

Irving launches first Arctic patrol ship for Canadian Coast Guard

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(HALIFAX, Nova Scotia) — The Canadian Coast Guard’s first Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS), the future CCGS Donjek, was launched Tuesday at Irving Shipbuilding's Halifax Shipyard. The launch of the first AOPS for the Canadian Coast Guard marks a significant milestone for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and the revitalization of the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet. The 343-foot vessel…
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SAFE Boats delivers response demonstrator to Coast Guard
30 Apr

SAFE Boats delivers response demonstrator to Coast Guard

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(BREMERTON, Wash.) — SAFE Boats International has delivered a response boat-small (RB-S) demonstrator unit to the U.S. Coast Guard in Charleston, S.C. The delivery marks a key milestone in the Coast Guard’s evaluation of next-generation capabilities for one of its most critical and widely deployed operational platforms. Purpose-built to meet the evolving demands of Coast Guard missions, including search and…
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Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young
27 Apr

Master Boat launches first tug in new series for Suderman & Young

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing
(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders recently launched Saturn, the first vessel in the new H500 series of RApport 3000 escort tugs built for Suderman & Young Towing Co., marking Master Boat’s entry into a new class of high-performance escort tug design. Saturn (H500) marks the first of four vessels in the H500 series, with H501 through H503 currently under…
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Labor and industry coalition formed to support SHIPS Act
24 Apr

Labor and industry coalition formed to support SHIPS Act

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(WASHINGTON) — The USA Shipbuilding Coalition has been established in Washington, bringing together U.S. labor groups, shipyards and industry stakeholders to support domestic shipbuilding. The coalition is focused on advancing the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act, which proposes to expand the fleet of U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged vessels, invest in workforce training and fund shipyard infrastructure. The proposed measures include port…
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In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously
22 Apr

In company first, Gunderson launches two barges simultaneously

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron marked a significant milestone Saturday with the simultaneous launch of two newly constructed barges from its side launch ways in Portland: Mt. Rainier, a Tidewater refined products barge, and Cordova Provider II, a deck cargo barge built for Lynden. The dual launch highlighted the capability of Gunderson’s waterfront operations and the coordination required…
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C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support
21 Apr

C&C to build four hybrid tugs for new towing venture, LNG support

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(SEATTLE and LAKE CHARLES, La.) — Saltchuk Marine and Harbor Docking & Towing (HDT) have announced the formation of Green Tug Towing (GTT), a new joint venture company established to provide towage, escort and terminal support services in the United States. GTT has been awarded a 20-year services contract by Woodside Energy to design, build and operate four advanced hybrid…
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