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By Stuart Chirls The American shipbuilding revival will start with battleships. President Donald Trump wants to increase federal spending for shipbuilding by 242%, to $65.8 billion, for battleships, submarines and other naval vessels, according to documents released by the White House on Tuesday. The proposed fiscal 2027 budget says that the funding would go to… Read More
Robert Allan Ltd. in conjunction with Indústria Naval Catarinense Ltda. (INC), is pleased to announce the development of a new pushboat design. The vessels will support Transpetro’s bunkering operations at terminals in Brazil, and form part of a major newbuild program for pushboats and barges serving the fuel logistics market. This project marks Robert Allan… Read More
By Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan The twin-screw vessels are each powered by two Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2 main engines, rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 rpm. The Beth Williams is also fitted with two generator sets rated at 65 kW to support onboard electrical loads. The vessels were designed for inland towing operations, with propulsion and auxiliary systems selected early in… Read More
By Julia Simone PORTLAND (WGME) — The State of Maine ship has arrived at the port of Portland. Maine Maritime Academy held a ceremony Monday night, marking the transfer of the new national security multi-mission vessel to Maine Maritime Academy. The $330 million ship is the third of five cutting-edge vessels. It will serve as… Read More
Ellicott Dredge Enterprises introduces the all-new IMS Model 4008 LP Versi-Dredge® as a more economical option for self-propelled maintenance dredging. The new system is an ultra-compact design with dual function hydraulic dredger and weed harvester capabilities designed for lakes, canals, marinas, and industrial ponds. “We listened to our customers and the dredging market and created… Read More
This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Eric Chewning, the executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy at HII. As HII is America’s largest and one of its oldest military shipbuilders, we asked him to share his thoughts on maritime startups, reindustrialization policy, and more. Shipbuilding has been slow to adopt AI and other automated… Read More
China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. – maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks. Source
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company” or “Dorian LPG”), a leading owner and operator of very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), announced today the delivery of its 93,000 cubic meter (cbm) dual-fuel newbuilding named “Areion” an LPG and ammonia very large gas carrier (VLGC/AC) from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. at the… Read More
At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries provide services connecting islands along Canada’s west coast. The ferry is the final instalment in an order of four vessels. When delivered, these will complement six Island Class ferries Damen… Read More
By Stew Magnuson Congressional Research Service Naval Analyst Ronald O’Rourke announced at the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium in January that he was retiring after 42 years of providing reports to lawmakers on issues facing the sea services. He received a standing ovation in recognition for his work from the hundreds of conference attendees while… Read More
By Heiner Kubny The American shipbuilder Davie Defense has received a contract from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the construction of five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs). The new class of polar icebreakers is of critical importance to the growing strategic presence of the United States in the Arctic. The contract is part of… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 11, 2026 — Trimble today introduced the 2026 version of its Tekla® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management, delivering data-driven workflows that connect design and construction. This release accelerates the entire design-to-detailing process by reducing manual effort and rework, enabling a wider scope of complex tasks without the… Read More
Greensea IQ, a leader in subsea robotics and autonomous systems, today announced the launch of a new simulator designed to help operators learn, practice, and refine their skills using the company’s Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs). Developed in-house by Greensea IQ, the training simulator is built in a virtual game environment providing a realistic… Read More
TOTE Services, together with Hanwha Philly Shipyard, has completed delivery of the third of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, the State of Maine. “We are proud to deliver another state-of-the-art training ship to MARAD,” said Jeff Dixon, President of TOTE Services. “The expertise of our new construction team and the strong partnership with Hanwha Philly… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 4, 2026 — Trimble today announced a Trimble Ready® 3D option for the new fully remote-operated Vermeer SM55 surface miner. The Trimble Earthworks 3D option will significantly enhance the accuracy and productivity of the SM55 for operators working in rugged environments including aggregates, limestone production and roadbuilding in rocky terrain. Trimble Earthworks features intuitive, easy-to-learn… Read More