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Introducing Cowlitz: Port of Portland’s New Dredge Tender Nears Completion
September 12, 2025

The Port of Portland’s new dredge tender is nearing completion and now proudly carries its new name: Cowlitz, honoring the legacy and natural beauty of the Cowlitz River in Washington state.

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M/V Wenatchee Returns as Nation’s Largest US Ferry to be Electrified
July 18, 2025

The first of Washington State Ferries’ Jumbo Mark II vessels to be converted to battery-hybrid propulsion is back in service—a significant step toward decarbonizing the largest ferry system in the US.

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Lisa Renehan Named 2025 CFO of the Year Honoree by PSBJ
June 30, 2025

It’s a pleasure to congratulate Glosten’s Lisa Renehan, named a 2025 CFO of the Year honoree by Puget Sound Business Journal.

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AIP Secured for AIMS’ Great Barrier Reef Research Vessel
June 27, 2025

We’re pleased to share that the design of the new trimaran research vessel for the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has achieved Approval in Principle (AIP) from DNV.

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WSF’s M/V Wenatchee Completes Historic Battery-Electric Sea Trials
May 30, 2025

Last week, WSF’s 460-foot M/V Wenatchee made history as it operated under full battery-electric propulsion—a significant step toward decarbonizing the largest ferry system in the US.

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From Vigo to California: R/V David Packard Completes Transatlantic Journey Home
April 3, 2025

MBARI’s R/V David Packard has safely arrived at its new home in Moss Landing, California, after completing what could very well be the longest cruise the coastal-class research vessel ever makes.

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MARAD Energy Efficiency & Alternative Fuels Technical Guide Now Available
March 28, 2025

This guide is designed to help owners and operators capitalize on emerging technologies and operational measures that could improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

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Foil Ferry Demonstrator Design Progress
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Foil Ferry Demonstrator Design Update
March 17, 2025

The design of the Foil Ferry demonstrator is well underway and we’re excited to share a sneak preview of our progress so far.

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Steel Cut for KAUST R/V Thuwal II
February 10, 2025

The first slabs of steel for the R/V Thuwal II have been cut, officially kicking off construction on KAUST’s new research vessel at Freire Shipyard.

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Scripps Seeking Shipyards for the Construction of Hydrogen-Hybrid Coastal-Class Research Vessel
January 29, 2025

Scripps Institution of Oceanography is soliciting proposals from shipyards for the construction of their new hydrogen-hybrid Coastal-Class Research Vessel.

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