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Subsea robotics and data platforms are streamlining offshore energy operations

Ben Hayden

April 6, 2026

Advances in subsea robotics, autonomous vehicles, and digital data platforms are beginning to reshape how offshore inspection, maintenance, and survey work is conducted.

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Terradepth’s diesel-electric hybrid autonomous underwater vehicle. Terradepth photo.

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The Senesco Marine team gathers in front of the recently launched hybrid-electric ferry Battery Steele at the North Kingstown, R.I., shipyard. Senesco Marine photo.

Senesco Marine launches hybrid ferry for Casco Bay Lines

WorkBoat Staff

April 6, 2026

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Senesco Marine, North Kingstown, R.I., has launched the electric-diesel hybrid ferry Battery Steele, marking a construction milestone for what the builder describes as the first electrically propelled ferry built in New England.

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Firefighters extinguishing a barge fire in Surrey, B.C., on April 3. Metro Vancouver Regional District Emergency Services photo.

Firefighters, Canadian Coast Guard respond to barge fire in British Columbia

WorkBoat Staff

April 6, 2026

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Firefighters and the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a barge fire in Surrey, British Columbia, that produced significant smoke and prompted air quality monitoring in the surrounding area.

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The Senesco Marine team gathers in front of the recently launched hybrid-electric ferry Battery Steele at the North Kingstown, R.I., shipyard. Senesco Marine photo.

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Senesco Marine launches hybrid ferry for Casco Bay Lines

April 6, 2026

The bulk-carrier Lem Verbena. marinetraffic.com photo.

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NTSB: Boiler fuel system failure caused engine room fire aboard Lem Verbena

April 6, 2026

Mad-Dog-Platform-GOM-BP — BP's Mad Dog Platform in the Gulf of Mexico. BP photo.

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Trump administration to reunite offshore energy agencies

April 6, 2026

Terradepth’s diesel-electric hybrid autonomous underwater vehicle. Terradepth photo.

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Subsea robotics and data platforms are streamlining offshore energy operations

April 6, 2026

Firefighters extinguishing a barge fire in Surrey, B.C., on April 3. Metro Vancouver Regional District Emergency Services photo.

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Firefighters, Canadian Coast Guard respond to barge fire in British Columbia

April 6, 2026

A boater astride the overturned hull of a 22' boat waves to an approaching helicopter crew during a March 31 rescue operation off Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Coast Guard video image.

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Coast Guard, police aircrews recover boaters, federal agents during Puerto Rico rescue

April 3, 2026

The fiscal 2027 defense budget includes a request for $65.8 billion in new shipbuilding, including proposed Defiiant-class guided missile battleships in a so-called Golden Fleet. Navy rendering.

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Defense budget includes 34 new ships, most since World War II

April 3, 2026

C&C Joint Ventures, LLC, of Gloucester, Va., won a a $53.83 million base contract for restoration work at James Island, part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project in Dorchester County, Md. ACE Baltimore image.

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Army corps awards $53 million contract for Chesapeake island project

April 3, 2026

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

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Tugboat captain charged in collision that killed three children

April 3, 2026

A 33’ full-cabin fireboat built by SAFE Boats International for the Bremerton Fire Department. SAFE Boats photo.

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SAFE Boats awarded Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract

April 2, 2026

USS Washington (SSN 787) enters dry dock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for a scheduled maintenance period Nov. 14, 2024. Alana Demo/DVIDS photo.

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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard tests and installs 3D-printed submarine component

April 2, 2026

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Clear career pathways and documented wage progression are key to drawing younger workers into skilled trades like welding. Shutterstock photo.

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Are we losing the next generation by being too vague?

April 3, 2026

The March 26, 2026 announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center announcing email delivery of medical certificates beginning April 1, 2026. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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Coast Guard to deliver medical certificates by email

March 30, 2026

The Ready Reserve Force is a subset of vessels within MARAD's National Defense Reserve Fleet ready to support the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. military forces. Stena RoRo photo.

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New study shows challenge of revitalizing US maritime sector

March 29, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center’s ASAP portal, currently the sole authorized method for credential submissions, has been offline since March 20. The outage follows a history of technical disruptions within the merchant mariner credential program. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

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The NMC's ASAP portal Is down: What mariners need to know

March 22, 2026

New York's waterfront in the early 20th century, when maritime commerce was central to the city's economy. Shutterstock photo.

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Is the Jones Act really 106 years old?

March 18, 2026

A thoughtfully designed wheelhouse is vital to workboat safety. Shutterstock photo.

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The case for knobs and buttons

March 18, 2026

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HII is building Romulus USVs at Breaux Brothers Enterprises in New Iberia, La. HII image.

HII expands USV manufacturing capabilities

The first vessel to transit the Soo Locks was the 125'x38' tug Dirk S. VanEnkevort paired with the 740'x78' barge Michigan Trader. VanEnkevort Tug & Barge Inc. photo.

Great Lakes shipping season gets underway

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has launched the second in a series of four Saltchuk Marine escort tugs. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group launches second of four Saltchuk escort tugs

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