MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST • Business • People • ProgressSeptember 2026
The Coast Ahead
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Maritime and Blue Economy

Shipbuilding, autonomous vessels, port activity, ocean technology, advanced manufacturing and the workforce behind the Coast’s maritime economy.

Ocean Aero TRITON autonomous vessel near the Port of Gulfport
Maritime • Gulfport

Ships, ocean drones and 166 planned jobs: Gulfport’s maritime bet gets real

Three companies are bringing shipbuilding, ocean-vehicle manufacturing and autonomous-vessel testing to Gulfport.

September 7, 2026 • Pamela Berry-Johnson
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Data and economy • Mississippi Gulf Coast

The Coast is growing. These 5 numbers show what has to work next.

Five comparisons connect maritime investment with visitor spending, workforce losses and regional growth.

September 7, 2026 • Pamela Berry-Johnson
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