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Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

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Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

The Port of Galveston expects to approach 4 million cruise passengers and more than 445 sailings in 2026, driven by larger vessels, a new terminal, and continued industry expansion. Port leaders say the growth is vital to funding operations because the port receives no tax dollars.

Texas A&M at Galveston Secures Major Endowment to Bolster Maritime Workforce

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Texas A&M at Galveston Secures Major Endowment to Bolster Maritime Workforce

Texas A&M University at Galveston received a $300,000 maritime endowment from the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees, which will fund annual scholarships and prompt university leaders to consider new academic programs to support the region’s growing shipbuilding sector.

Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

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Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

A massive fire tore through the abandoned cooling towers at the former P.H. Robinson power plant in Bacliff, but the structures destroyed were not part of EPCOR’s purchase for a future desalination facility, officials said.

Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

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Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

Royal Caribbean will deploy its record-setting Icon of the Seas to Galveston in August 2027, along with two additional ships, which represents a significant boost for Texas’s busiest cruise port.

Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

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Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation announced Monday that it will expand its partnership with Ingalls Shipbuilding to produce structural components for the U.S. The partnership will focus on the production of structural components for the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The company's Galveston and Port Arthur facilities will share the work, contributing to its expanding defense contract portfolio.

MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

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MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

The MSC Seascape will embark on its first voyage from Galveston this weekend, marking the city’s growing role in the cruise industry. The new partnership between MSC Cruises and the Port of Galveston is expected to generate hundreds of jobs and inject an estimated $177 million into the local economy.

Business and Economy

Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

Texas A&M at Galveston Secures Major Endowment to Bolster Maritime Workforce

Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

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