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Eric Haun

Executive Editor

Executive Editor Eric Haun is a New York-based editor and journalist with over a decade of experience covering the commercial maritime, ports and logistics, subsea, and offshore energy sectors.

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Jean Ribault connects the north and south ends of Florida State Road A1A in Duval County by crossing the St. Johns River between Mayport Village and Fort George Island. Jacksonville Transportation Authority photo.

St. Johns River Ferry service suspended after crash

The first polar security cutter, USCGC Polar Sentinel (WMSP-21), is now expected to be completed by May 2030 — six years behind the original schedule. Bollinger Shipyards image.

Bollinger cleared for full production of long-delayed Coast Guard icebreaker

A rendering of FRS Clipper Inc.’s new whale watching vessel by Mavrik Marine, Inc. The boat is scheduled for delivery in 2026.

New whale watching boat ordered for the Pacific Northwest

The hull for Shaver Transportation’s new tug Heather S was built by Gunderson Marine & Iron, and the vessel is being completed by Diversified Marine Inc. Shaver Transportation Co. photo.

Shaver Transportation to add 7,000-hp ship-assist tug

Topside refurbishment work on the Capt. John J. Charpentier is underway at Dawn Services’ rented dock in Port Fourchon, La. Dawn Services photo.

Restored tug boosts Dawn Services fleet

The first polar security cutter, originally scheduled to be delivered in 2024, is now expected to be completed in 2030. U.S. Coast Guard image.

Bollinger Shipyards awarded $951 million icebreaker contract

Wendella Tours & Cruises’ new passenger vessel will help the Chicago-based company meet growing demand for sightseeing and dinner cruises. Burger Boat Company image.

Wendella orders tour vessel from Burger Boat

Washington State Ferries' Wenatchee is being converted to hybrid-electric propulsion, but plans to convert the other Jumbo Mark II-class ferries have been put on hold. WSDOT photo by Jim Culp.

Washington State postpones hybrid-electric ferry conversions

The new ferries will take over Coronado-San Diego routes currently serviced by diesel-fueled vessels. Flagship Cruises & Events image.

Flagship awarded CARB grant to build electric ferries

Esperanza “Hope” Andrade entered service for the Texas Department of Transportation in 2024. It operates on the 2.7-mile route connecting Galveston Island with the Bolivar Peninsula. TxDOT Photo.

Shift to hybrid propulsion gains momentum in the U.S. ferry sector