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Welcome to the 44th International WorkBoat Show: Innovation …
Nov 11, 2024 · On behalf of myself and the entire WorkBoat team, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 44th edition of the International WorkBoat Show—the premier event for the U.S. commercial marine in
Record-breaking WorkBoat Show sets stage for expansion in 2025
Nov 14, 2024 · If anyone wonders if this year’s International WorkBoat Show was a success, all you need to know is that the 2025 show is expanding. So, yes, this year’s show was an extremely successful one. There was some concern that having the show in November this year might affect the number of attendees.
Coast Guard accepts ownership of polar icebreaker
Dec 23, 2024 · The U.S. Coast Guard announced today that it has accepted ownership of the motor vessel Aiviq, a 360’8”x80’x34’ polar class 3-equivalent icebreaker, from an Edison Chouest Offshore subsidiary. The acquisition, finalized on Dec. 11, is aimed at strengthening U.S. operations in the Arctic and supporting Coast Guard missions while awaiting the delivery of the Polar Security Cutter (PSC ...
NSMV Patriot State’s initial Sea Term scheduled to begin Jan. 11
Dec 20, 2024 · The new 525' National Security Multi-Mission Vessel training ship Patriot State is set to embark on its inaugural Sea Term, departing from Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) on Saturday, Jan. 11, and visiting ports that include San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charleston, S.C.; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tampa, Fla.The ship is …
ACBL introduces new 200' towboat in rare nighttime christening
Nov 13, 2024 · American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), Jeffersonville, Ind., christened its new 200'x50'x12'6" towboat Mariner on the Mississippi River in an out-of-the-ordinary ceremony in New Orleans. Company officials said Mariner is the largest towboat to be built in the U.S. in 50 years. Constructed by C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., the 11,000-hp boat has an operating draft of 11'6", eight 65 ...
California ferry returns to service after hydraulic system overhaul
Dec 23, 2024 · The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) ferry Real McCoy II has resumed operations after being taken out of service for extensive repairs.. The 88′x38′ vessel had been out of service since Nov. 22, 2024, due to continued mechanical failures.
Import cargo could see surge ahead of potential port strike and …
Nov 20, 2024 · Import volumes at major U.S. container ports could be higher than previously expected for the remainder of this year as retailers face another potential East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike and tariff increases planned by President-elect Donald Trump, according to a recent Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Electric Boat evacuated twice after bomb threats
Dec 9, 2024 · On Dec. 6, General Dynamics Electric Boat evacuated its Quonset Point, R.I., facility twice, following two separate bomb threats.The written threats were discovered less than 10 hours apart, leading to emergency response by local, state, and federal authorities.
What can you expect at the WorkBoat Show?
Sep 19, 2024 · If you’re looking for reasons to attend, we’ve got you covered: Almost 1,000 Exhibiting Companies. 90% of the show floor is already sold out, and almost 1,000 exhibiting companies will be showcasing innovative products across every commercial marine category.