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Wada Hoppah launches shallow-draft electric ferry service on Charles River
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (827+ words) Boston-based Wada Hoppah has placed a 36' battery-electric passenger vessel into service on the Charles River, establishing a new transportation option between Boston and Cambridge, Mass. The vessel was built at the company’s shop in Concord, Mass., which has produced racing…...
Elomatic names Michael O???Sullivan president of North American operation
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (245+ words) Elomatic has appointed Michael O’Sullivan president of Elomatic Consulting Inc., where he will oversee the engineering and consulting company’s North American marine business. O’Sullivan joins Elomatic after two years as portfolio director for the Canadian Coast Guard’s Polar Icebreaker project....
Orca AI Defense opens first US office in Virginia Beach
1+ week, 5+ day ago (78+ words) WorkBoat Orca AI Defense opens first US office in Virginia Beach Orca AI Defense has opened its first U.S. office in Virginia Beach, Va., establishing a base for the maritime technology company’s expansion into U.S. defense, port security, and autonomous vessel…...
Bipartisan bill proposes tax relief for US merchant mariners
1+ week, 6+ day ago (434+ words) A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation that would extend the federal foreign earned income exclusion to qualifying U.S. merchant mariners working aboard U.S.-flag vessels in international trade. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the American Mariner Tax Fairness Act…...
Candela electric ferry wins prestigious Swedish design award
2+ week, 3+ day ago (103+ words) WorkBoat Candela electric ferry wins prestigious Swedish design award The Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry has been recognized with Sweden’s most prestigious design distinction, joining the Nordic nation’s other renowned industrial and engineering achievements. You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full…...
Braen Stone launches aggregate barge operations in New York and New Jersey
2+ week, 4+ day ago (51+ words) WorkBoat Braen Stone launches aggregate barge operations in New York and New Jersey You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to WorkBoat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access to industry news and expert viewpoints...
Davie awarded $8.2 billion contract for six Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers
2+ week, 4+ day ago (49+ words) WorkBoat Davie awarded $8.2 billion contract for six Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to WorkBoat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access to industry news and expert viewpoints...
Puerto Rico completes Great Lakes Towing’s 10-tug renewal program
2+ week, 6+ day ago (81+ words) WorkBoat Puerto Rico completes Great Lakes Towing’s 10-tug renewal program Nearly a decade after The Great Lakes Towing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, began replacing older boats in its fleet with a new generation of harbor tugs, the company has reached the…...
C&C Marine delivers walking-spud idler barge to Orion Marine Construction
3+ week, 6+ day ago (299+ words) The 2026 WorkBoat Diesel Directory is here. See engine specs and manufacturer listings for the U.S. commercial fleet. → Download Free C&C Marine and Repair has delivered a new walking-spud idler barge to Orion Marine Construction. C&C Marine and Repair, located…...
Engine trouble sidelines Oakland-Alameda ferry
3+ week, 6+ day ago (423+ words) The 2026 WorkBoat Diesel Directory is here. See engine specs and manufacturer listings for the U.S. commercial fleet. → Download Free San Francisco Bay Ferry is replacing both outboard engines on the vessel serving its Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle route after a pair…...