A failed legacy fuel line beneath Pier 2 sent bunker oil into the Columbia River, drawing a weekend-long Coast Guard and DEQ cleanup.
The Astorian Article: Port of Astoria oil spill spurs containment, cleanup process
WorkBoat Article: One-on-one with Glosten’s Morgan Fanberg
Glosten CEO Morgan Fanberg says rebuilding U.S. commercial shipbuilding depends on investing in domestic naval architecture and the engineering talent behind it.
KGW Article: Fleet Week ships arrive Tuesday; expect frequent and long bridge lifts
Navy, Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy ships have arrived on Portland’s waterfront for Fleet Week, triggering a series of Willamette River bridge lifts.
WorkBoat Article: Master Boat Builders launches second Maritime Partners tug
Master Boat Builders has launched Titan, the second of eight Robert Allan-designed RApport 2700-MP ship-assist and escort tugs being built for New Orleans-based Maritime Partners.
Port of Portland Article: Dredge Oregon launches 2026 season with a new tender, and for the first time uses renewable diesel
The Port of Portland’s Dredge Oregon launched its 2026 Lower Columbia River dredging season May 29, debuting a new tender — the Cowlitz — and running on R99 renewable diesel for the first time.
Seaside Signal Article: Port of Astoria Approves ‘Master Lease’ for Waterfront Redevelopment
After five years of planning, the Port of Astoria has approved a 40-year master lease that finally puts its waterfront redevelopment into motion.
MFSA Article: MFSA Secures the Services of Jim Merten as New FPAAC Training Coordinator
MFSA names Jim Merten as the new Training Coordinator for FPAAC, with his first assignment a comprehensive review of the program’s preparedness training.
Seaside Signal Article: Port of Astoria Approves ‘Master Lease’ for Waterfront Redevelopment
After five years of planning, the Port of Astoria has approved a 40-year master lease that finally puts its waterfront redevelopment into motion.
WorkBoat Article: ACBL expands barge fleeting operations in Houston
ACBL has signed a lease with the Port of Houston Authority to develop 28 acres for new barge fleeting operations along the Houston Ship Channel.
The Maritime Executive Article: EU Funds Pilot to Demonstrate Offshore Power Zones to Charge Vessels
A Stillstrom-led consortium has secured €5 million in EU funding to build the first offshore power zone for charging vessels at anchor off Skagen, Denmark.