3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (82+ words) workboat.com New Playbook: Navy looks to future with PAE model, embrace of autonomy The announcement from the Department of the Navy largely eluded national headlines, but the news was nonetheless noteworthy for the future of the Navy and for…...

5+ day, 11+ min 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....

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (78+ words) WorkBoat Rebarick named president of Davie Defense Bill Rebarick has been appointed president of U.S. operations of Davie Defense. Rebarick, who previously held leadership roles at BAE Systems Maritime Solutions, Austal USA, and Lockheed Martin, will oversee day-to-day operations at Davie…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (475+ words) Startup shipbuilder New Pacific Industrial, Vancouver, Wash., has landed its first new construction program, a pair of 122'x37' oceangoing tugs for American Marine Corp., Honolulu. Designed by Glosten, Seattle, the American-class boats are also the first newbuilds in American Marine's history....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (386+ words) Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Adam Telle (left) and Col. Scotty Autin, commander of the New Orleans District, sign the record of decision endorsing the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock Replacement project. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1322+ words) Physical AI and mobile robotics are moving from the factory floor to the shipyard, helping builders tackle labor shortages, increase capacity, and automate complex welding and finishing work. It walks. It welds. And it might be exactly what short-staffed, scaling…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (349+ words) President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Sept. 1 that he will nominate acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the Department of the Navy. Cao has served as acting secretary since April 22, overseeing the Navy and Marine Corps after…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (49+ words) WorkBoat Navy completes $517 million Drydock 4 modernization at Puget Sound shipyard 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...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (137+ words) WorkBoat Defiant launch advances Maritime Partners eight-tug program Master Boat Builders, Coden, Ala., has launched Defiant, the third of eight RApport 2700-MP tugs under construction for Maritime Partners, Metairie, La., as the first two vessels in the series enter service…...

3+ week, 30+ min ago   (78+ words) WorkBoat Boston Whalers go autonomous, Vigor changes hands & IRS targets Jones Act waiver operators This week on WorkBoat Weekly: Boston Whalers go autonomous, Vigor Marine Group changes hands, and the IRS puts foreign Jones Act waiver operators on notice. You’ve…...