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Feb 14, 2024 | workboat.com | David Krapf

The WorkBoat Composite Index mirrored 2023’s performance in January, closing out the first month of 2024 relatively unchanged. In January, WorkBoat stocks declined slightly, losing 13 points, or less than 0.4%. For the month, losers topped winners 16-9. Among the winners was Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. The Houston-based steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial and energy sectors, eked out a small gain in January.

Aug 10, 2023 | workboat.com | David Krapf

Our country is in much better shape when both of its main political parties are strong. Likewise, the U.S. maritime industry is better off when the U.S. Coast Guard is strong.

Apr 20, 2023 | workboat.com | David Krapf

The WorkBoat Composite Index finished the first quarter losing 119 points in March, or 3.55%. For the month, losers topped winners 17-7. Among the losers was drilling contractor Nabors Industries, which dipped 19% in March. However, the company has posted several strong quarters in a row.

Mar 22, 2023 | workboat.com | David Krapf

Most of the talk surrounding offshore wind has been fairly upbeat in recent years, with offshore wind proponents talking about how much power will be produced, how many jobs will be created, and how many new wind vessels will have to be built at U.S. shipyards. Then reality set in as U.S. offshore wind farm projects began to face delays from regulators, local opponents and others.