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Bollinger Celebrates Construction Of Usns Lenni Lenape (T-ATS 9) With Houma Keel Laying Ceremony

LA, United States

USNS Lenni Lenape is the sixth Bollinger-Built T-ATS Houma, La. — Joined by senior U.S. Navy officials and more than 20 officials from the Lenape Nation at Bollinger Houma, Bollinger Shipyards (Bollinger) today officially laid the keel for the future USNS Lenni Lenape, the ninth Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue Ship (T-ATS) and the sixth T-ATS… Read More

Self-Driving Boats Hit the Water

FL, United States

Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation, today announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain™ Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities, including docking, undocking, and short distance maneuvering. Unlike assistance-based systems currently on the market, AutoCaptain delivers true autonomous maneuvering, engineered from the ground up with exclusive Mercury Marine® propulsion… Read More

USCG awards Rozema $70.9M heavy weather boat contract

United States

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Rozema Boat Works Inc. of Mount Vernon, Wash., to acquire up to six second-generation special-purpose craft – heavy weather… Read More

New Trimble Portfolios Introduce All-in-One Mobile Mapping Solutions for Land and Air

CO, United States

FRANKFURT, Germany — Trimble® today announced two new positioning system portfolios for mobile mapping and direct georeferencing — Applanix POS LVX+ and Applanix POS AVX RTX — to meet the evolving demands of the geospatial industry. These next-generation solutions are designed to deliver unparalleled accuracy and efficiency for a wide range of land-based and airborne… Read More

The U.S. Navy is turning 250. Celebrate with a shipbuilding revival.

United States

Restoring America’s maritime dominance requires a turn toward speed, innovation and collaboration. The U.S. Navy celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding Monday. Nearly nine months before issuing the Declaration of Independence, with the Colonies already at war with Britain, the Continental Congress recognized the urgent need to build a fleet to secure Americans’ freedoms and… Read More

Bollinger Shipyards and General Dynamics Electric Boat Christen ATLAS, Advanced Floating Dry Dock Supporting the Columbia-Class Submarine Program

FL, United States

TAMPA, Fla. – Bollinger Shipyards, a leading designer and builder of military and commercial vessels, in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat hosted a christening ceremony today for the state-of-the-art floating dry dock ATLAS. ATLAS will play a critical role in the construction and sustainment of the Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program, providing essential dry dock… Read More

White House Selects Bollinger-Led International Team to Build Six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters

United States

Construction to begin immediately in both Finland and the United States with eventual transition to full production in the United States LOCKPORT, La. — At a White House event today, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine Constructions (Rauma), Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. (Aker… Read More

Port Freeport Welcomes Two New Super Post-Panamax Cranes in Centennial Year

TX, United States

Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, with the delivery of two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes. Their arrival, coinciding with the Port’s 100th anniversary, underscores Port Freeport’s enduring commitment to growth, innovation, and service to the region. Transported fully erected aboard a heavy-lift vessel, the cranes were carefully offloaded and… Read More

New Trimble Software Enhances Mobile Mapping Workflows

CO, United States

A Single Subscription Integrates Leading Trimble Technologies for a Complete, Simplified Solution that Eliminates Base Stations and Boosts Efficiency WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble® announced today its next-generation post-processing software, Trimble Applanix POSPac Complete. The solution combines Trimble’s cutting-edge, industry-leading technologies: Trimble ProPoint® positioning engine, post-processed Trimble CenterPoint® RTX (POSPac PP-RTX) and Applanix IN-Fusion+ multi-sensor aided inertial engine. This… Read More

Coast Guard orders additional waterways commerce cutters

United States

WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard is moving forward with the acquisition of the new Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) class, designed to replace the legacy fleet of inland tenders and facilitate commerce vital to the nation’s economic security and strategic mobility. The service has ordered production of the first river buoy tender (WLR) and long lead time material… Read More

Ellicott delivers 3 IMS brand self-propelled dredges to USA clients

MD, United States

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC (EDE) just completed three brand new Generation IVIMS Versi-Dredge units that are ready for shipment to multiple customers in the United States, one of which is a repeat customer. The two IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge units will go to a sand mining operation while the IMS 5012 LP Versi-Dredge will go to a… Read More

New CPA Economic Report Focuses on Growing Crisis for American Shipbuilding Industry

DC, United States

The U.S. Shipbuilding Base has Withered Since the 80s; Latest CPA Report Examines What’s Needed to Bring it Back WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released a new report by its economics team highlighting the causes and possible solutions to America’s shrinking commercial shipping industry. Titled “How to Solve America’s Shipbuilding Crisis,” the… Read More

General Dynamics Secures $642M to Support US Virginia-Class Submarine Program

United States

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $642.3-million contract modification to provide design and engineering support for its Virginia-class attack submarines. The award funds Lead Yard Support, which includes technical assistance, design updates, and development studies tied to the Virginia class. The work will be performed primarily at Electric Boat’s Groton, Connecticut, shipyard and is scheduled for… Read More

Exploring the use of advanced micro-nuclear reactors in powering ships with Deployable Energy

TX, United States

The collaboration aims to address safety, regulatory and integration challenges to deliver safe, zero-emission nuclear power for ships Lloyd’s Register (LR) is working with Deployable Energy, a Houston, TX based nuclear technology company, to advance the safe use of micro-nuclear reactor technology to power ships.  LR Advisory has been guiding the development of Deployable Energy’s Unity… Read More

New Cat MH3295 Material Handler delivers high production in port and large scrapyard applications

TX, United States

Electrohydraulic controls plus advanced Caterpillar technologies help boost productivity on jobs that demand high performance. Highlights 17.6 m (57.7 ft) reach Cat® Payload, 2D E-fence and swing assist technologies help deliver optimum production Premium Plus cab and fixed cab riser with 360˚ visibility and floor windows for operator comfort IRVING, Texas ―Built to deliver a long… Read More

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