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Jan 13, 2025 | 
workboat.com | Ben Hayden
When preparing to attend industry conferences, I typically begin by reviewing the agenda of educational sessions to identify topics that would be most relevant and informative for WorkBoat readers. My focus, I believe, differs from that of most attendees, who are likely more concerned with how industry updates impact their specific sector. As I prepare for the Passenger Vessel Association’s (PVA) upcoming MariTrends conference, taking place Jan. 27-30 in Savannah, Ga., my approach remains the same.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
workboat.com | Ben Hayden
Before the Pacific Marine Expo opened in late November, WorkBoat visited with Snow & Company, a Seattle-based shipyard located on the Lake Washington Ship Canal off Puget Sound’s Shishole Bay. Shipyard president Brett Snow provided an update on the company’s projects during a tour of the facilities. The company is currently building 30’x15’x6’ Workboat Medium vessels for the Navy, wrapping up an initial 23-boat order, with an expected completion date of early 2025.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
workboat.com | Ben Hayden |Michael Crowley |Pamela J Glass |David Krapf
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
workboat.com | Ben Hayden
In November 2024, Eureka Naval Craft announced its entry into the defense market with a lineup of modular vessels designed for naval operations. WorkBoat spoke with Bo Jardine, the company’s CEO, to explore the features of these vessels and their potential applications in both military and commercial markets.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
workboat.com | Ben Hayden
Senesco Marine, North Kingstown, R.I., recently launched a new Jones-Act-compliant crew transfer vessel (CTV) for its sister company, WindServe Marine. The new vessel, WindServe Spartan, is servicing the emerging offshore wind industry on the U.S. East Coast. Both Senesco Marine and WindServe Marine operate under the Reinauer Group. The delivery of the WindServe Spartan marks the final boat of a six-vessel contract that Senesco has with WindServe.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
savingseafood.org | Ben Hayden
November 27, 2024 — The state of Alaskan fisheries was discussed at this year’s Pacific Marine Expo. The panel featured Senator Gary Stevens, president of the Alaska State Senate, Jeremy Woodrow, executive director of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, and Nels Ure, deputy director of Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
nationalfisherman.com | Ben Hayden
The state of Alaskan fisheries was discussed at this year’s Pacific Marine Expo. The panel featured Senator Gary Stevens, president of the Alaska State Senate, Jeremy Woodrow, executive director of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, and Nels Ure, deputy director of Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay. Senator Stevens began the discussion, highlighting the Alaska Seafood Task Force, comprised of four senators and four representatives, which was established to address industry challenges.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
workboat.com | Ben Hayden
Next year, Colonna’s Shipyard, Norfolk, Va., will celebrate its 150th anniversary. Founded in 1875 by Charles J. Colonna, the shipyard has grown from a modest marine railway and repair operation into one of the most recognized private shipyards in the U.S., now handling both commercial and government shipbuilding and repair. A book titled “The History of Colonna’s Shipyard and Its People” details the changes that such an operation of longevity can undergo.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
nationalfisherman.com | Ben Hayden
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) presented its "Fishing Vessel Safety Program Updates" seminar during day two of the Pacific Marine Expo. The session detailed challenges and partnerships aimed at improving safety within the commercial fishing industry, also providing a look at the Coast Guard’s work on policy enforcement, marine casualty analysis, and outreach. Joseph Myers, Chief of the USCG’s fishing vessel safety division, began the session outlining the program’s reach.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
nationalfisherman.com | Ben Hayden
The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) offers a range of training programs designed for professionals in the maritime industry. Combining traditional hands-on instruction with newer technologies, MITAGS provides educational resources to prepare crews for work demands and accident response. If an individual can show their connection to the fishing industry, it’s free. “My favorite is the firefighting team trainer,” said Capt.
