May 2025

WorkBoat May 2025 – Volume 85 Edition 05

The U.S. workboat sector is at an inflection point, shaped by the convergence of decarbonization mandates, technological innovation, unpredictable policy shifts, and evolving offshore energy demands. A new generation of hybrid and electric vessels is emerging to meet stricter environmental regulations and, in some cases, reduce operational costs, as has been seen in the research vessel fleet. Meanwhile, political headwinds are complicating the already troubled offshore wind sector, and market uncertainty continues to weigh on traditional oil and gas players. In California, workboat operators face their own unique set of challenges. All of this and more is explored in the May 2025 edition of WorkBoat magazine.