Patterson Manufacturing

10/22/2026

Congratulations to the designers, builders, and owners of WorkBoat's 10 Significant Boats of 2026! From a subsea rock installation vessel to a solar-electric floating classroom, this year's lineup shows what our industry can build. ⚓️

• the subsea rock installation vessel Acadia, designed by Ulstein Group, built by Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and owned by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
• the crew transfer vessel Atlantic Endurance, designed by Chartwell Marine, built by St. Johns Ship Building, and owned by Atlantic Wind Transfers
• the pilot boat Calcasieu Pilot, designed by Ray Hunt Design, built by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, and owned by Lake Charles Pilots
• the towboat Capt. Daniel Armstrong, designed and built by Vessel Repair Inc. and owned by Blessey Marine Services, Inc.
• the dredge tender Cowlitz, designed by Glosten, built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, and owned by Port of Portland
• the tour boat El Escudo, designed by Teknicraft Design, built by All American Marine, and owned by Harbor Breeze Cruises
• the passenger vessel Firefly, designed by Gerr Marine, built by Lyman-Morse, and owned by Upstream Alliance
• the trailing suction hopper dredger Frederick Paup, designed by Hockema Group, built by Seatrium AmFELS, and owned by Manson Construction
• the tugboat Marauder, designed by Robert Allan Ltd., built by Master Boat Builders, Inc., and owned by Maritime Partners, LLC
• the research vessel Sadie Ann, designed by Incat Crowther, built by Midship Marine, and owned by the Lake Superior Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Superior

Boat of the Year will be announced December 2 at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. Which one is your pick? Stop by Booth 3329 and tell us.

See you in New Orleans!

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10/20/2026

Heading to the International WorkBoat Show? Mark your calendar ⚓️ Our team will be at Booth 3329 December 2–4, and we'd love to see you there.

Stop by to meet our expert team and see our control panels up close. With remote controls, a single deckhand can operate your winches, which improves worker safety and cuts manpower. We can also customize controls to fit your operation, from remote push button stations to pilot house control stations, variable frequency drives and more.

Get a sneak peek before the show at https://www.pattersonmfg.com/control-panels.

See you in New Orleans!

10/16/2026

: Canal Barge Company officially welcomed its newest deck barge, the Triton. Built by Conrad Shipyard, the 400-foot vessel will support cargo services and offshore project work. Congratulations to all involved!

Canal Barge Company christened the 400-foot Triton at Conrad Shipyard, expanding its capacity for offshore projects and oversized cargo movements.

10/14/2026

Exciting news from The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard, which will be expanding its newbuild program with two additional tugboats. The new harbor tugs will follow the same Damen design as the previous vessels in the series with expected deliveries in 2027 and 2028. We look forward to seeing the finished vessels!

The Great Lakes Towing Co., Cleveland, Ohio, announced it has ordered two new tugboats, expanding its long-running newbuild program to 12 vessels. The company said in a press release on Friday that it

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Southern Devall on the delivery of the M/V Capt. Pete Ciaramitaro. The 2,600-hp. towboat is the first of six being built by C & C Marine and Repair and will service inland rivers, canals and intracoastal waterways. Beautiful build!

C&C Marine delivered a 2,600 hp. towboat to Southern Devall, the first of six vessels being built at its Belle Chasse shipyard.

10/01/2026

There’s a lot going on inside this control panel, and it’s all designed to keep your Barge Haul System running smoothly.

Our Standard Control Panels help protect your motors, extend winch life, and give operators greater control. Features like thermal overloads, motor overheat protection circuits, and current sensing relays help keep your Patterson Barge Haul System operating safely and efficiently.

The result? Streamlined operations, better control, and a system built around your specific needs.

09/29/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 honorees of Marine Log Magazine's Top Women in Maritime Awards!

We love seeing women across the industry recognized for their leadership, accomplishments and contributions. Congrats to all 20 honorees! 👏

Helping Maritime Professionals Make Informed Decisions

09/24/2026

We're ready for some good eats, cold drinks, and great company at BBQ On The River. You can catch us in the hospitality tent alongside our friends and fellow sponsors from Donovan Marine, Duramax Marine, and Karl Senner, LLC. If you're near Paducah, Kentucky this weekend, stop by to say hello and join us for a cold one!

09/21/2026

USA-made equipment is just one part of the Patterson difference. You also get a team of experts who are here to help every step of the way.

Whether we’re collaborating with our machinists in the shop or visiting your site, we provide personalized support from system design through the life of your equipment. It’s expert craftsmanship backed by people who care. 🤝

09/15/2026

Exciting news: a new grain transloading facility opened at Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. The facility will streamline overseas exports, creating new opportunities for Maryland farmers while reducing transportation costs and emissions. Congratulations to Ports America, Frey Commodities, and Maryland Port Administration on this great partnership!