Glosten CEO Morgan Fanberg says rebuilding U.S. commercial shipbuilding depends on investing in domestic naval architecture and the engineering talent behind it.
WorkBoat Article: One-on-one with Glosten’s Morgan Fanberg
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.
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: Advanced American Construction Enters Third Season of Spirit Lake Outlet Works Rebuild
Portland-based Advanced American Construction is entering the third season of a four-year U.S. Army Corps project to rebuild the Spirit Lake outlet works near Mount St. Helens.
WorkBoat Article: Shipbuilders Council Honors 21 Shipyards for 2025 Safety Achievements
Three Vigor Marine yards in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, plus Sause Bros. in Coos Bay, were honored in the SCA’s 2025 safety awards.
Railway Age Article: Port of Coos Bay Awarded $11M to Advance PCIP Project
The global containership orderbook has hit a record 13 million TEU — and shipping consultancy Linerlytica is warning that the industry’s capacity discipline may be tested like never before as the delivery wave accelerates.
CruiseNews Article: American Encore Begins Panama Canal Delivery Voyage to Columbia River
American Cruise Lines’ newest and most spacious riverboat, American Encore, launched its sold-out inaugural season today from Portland — marking the arrival of the eighth American Cruise Lines vessel to call the Columbia and Snake Rivers home.