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Browse the archiveScripps decision to build coastal vessel in Chile raises alarm for small US yards
A MarineLink op-ed published on 13 October 2026 reports that Scripps Institution of Oceanography will build its next coastal research vessel in Chile and argues the decision could set a damaging precedent for small American shipyards.
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Scripps decision to build coastal vessel in Chile raises alarm for small US yards
A MarineLink op-ed published on 13 October 2026 reports that Scripps Institution of Oceanography will build its next coastal research vessel in Chile and argues the decision could set a damaging precedent for small American shipyards.
Taiwan Coast Guard to acquire MARTAC Devil Ray T24 USVs, MarineLink reports
MarineLink reported on 13 October 2026 that Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. has announced the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration will acquire an undisclosed number of Devil Ray T24 autonomous surface vessels.
Ben Rogers moves into expanded senior role at Brenock Technology
Brenock Technology has expanded the remit of senior vice president Ben Rogers within its technology, engineering and product development functions, the company announced on 13 October 2026.
OMS Group marks hull assembly start as keel laid for CS Resilience
The keel of OMS Group’s CS Resilience was laid at CRIST Shipyard in Gdynia on 17 September 2026, marking the start of hull assembly for the firm’s next-generation cable-laying vessel, MarineLink reported on 13 October 2026.
Russia says two ships carrying military and dual-use cargo were hit en route to Mykolaiv
MarineLink reports that the Russian defence ministry said two ships carrying military and dual-use cargo to Mykolaiv were hit on 13 October 2026; the ministry did not mention energy facilities following an announcement by US President Donald Trump.
EU wheat rises as Black Sea attack and Algerian tender shape market
Euronext wheat futures advanced on 13 October 2026 after renewed concerns about Black Sea shipping and fresh demand signalled by an Algerian international tender, MarineLink Maritime News reported.
SEA.AI maritime machine vision to be integrated on MARTAC USVs, report says
MarineLink reported on 13 October 2026 that SEA.AI’s maritime machine vision will be integrated on MARTAC unmanned surface vessels as part of the latter’s sensor integration architecture.
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