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The newest addition to the Manson Construction Co. fleet — the hopper dredge FREDERICK PAUP — departed the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, on January 27, 2026, bound for Mobile, Alabama. Representing Manson’s largest single investment since its founding in 1905, the FREDERICK PAUP is the largest self-propelled hopper dredge ever constructed in the United States. Designed in… Read More
Seaboard Marine’s decision for three LHM 550 reflects a commitment to scalable infrastructure and energy‑efficient solutions, leveraging Liebherr’s modular crane design and full‑service support to optimise performance in high‑volume environments. Driving efficiency across two critical U.S. gateways for trade within the Americas. The three Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes in high-rise configuration will be… Read More
Requisition Number 4195 Location MMC – Washington, DC-MMCDC Job Description Position Title: Vice President of Government Affairs Division/Department: Fincantieri Marine Group Location: Washington, D.C. Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Fincantieri Marine Group is hiring for a Vice President of Government Affairs at our Washington, D.C. Corporate location. Fincantieri Marine Group is a main subsidiary of Fincantieri, a global organization… Read More
Brownsville, Texas – The newest addition to the Manson Construction Co. (Manson) fleet—the hopper dredge FREDERICK PAUP—departed the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, TX, on Tuesday afternoon, setting sail for Mobile, AL. Representing Manson’s single biggest investment since its founding in 1905, the FREDERICK PAUP—designed in collaboration with Hockema Whalen Myers Associates, Inc. of Seattle, WA… Read More
Exciting times at our Rio Vista yard! Over the last couple months, our crew successfully assembled a new Liebherr crane for the Morty barge. Following final completion yesterday, the rig set sail for the Port of Long Beach to assist on the Pier G South Slip Fill for International Transportation Service (ITS) The crane is… Read More
Cashman has expanded its marine fleet with the addition of the 4000 horsepower tugboat Timothy M! The Timothy M brings added flexibility to our fleet and will work on multiple project types, including dredging and marine construction. The purchase of this tugboat reflects Cashman’s continued investment into innovative and efficient marine operations. We look forward to… Read More
BAY COUNTY, Fla. – Steel, sparks, and symbolism; a time-honored maritime tradition came to life Thursday at Eastern Shipbuilding. Eastern Shipbuilding Group held the keel laying ceremony on Thursday afternoon at its Allanton shipyard. The vessel is a medium-class hopper dredger called the Donnelly. Eastern is building the ship for the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
Cashman has expanded its marine fleet with the addition of the 4000 horsepower tugboat Timothy M! The Timothy M brings added flexibility to our fleet and will work on multiple project types, including dredging and marine construction. The purchase of this tugboat reflects Cashman’s continued investment into innovative and efficient marine operations. Source
Another powerful signal that American shipbuilding is moving forward. Yesterday, Seatrium AmFELS, Inc. (Brownsville, Texas) delivered the TSHD Frederick Paup to Manson Construction Co. (Seattle) — now the largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge ever built in the United States. Designed by Manson in partnership with Hockema Group (Seattle), the vessel measures 420’ x 81’,… Read More
There is a new push by a coalition of regional stakeholders to revitalize shipbuilding in Solano County and the surrounding area, asking the federal government to designate the California Delta as a “maritime prosperity zone.” “We’ve seen what happens when jobs go away. It’s going to be great to see if shipbuilding, maritime jobs come… Read More
FMD’s advanced robotic welding technology cuts repair times, enhances safety and boosts fleet readiness for naval operations BELOIT, Wis. — Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has announced the expansion of its robotic welding program aimed at boosting ship repair and maintenance efficiency for the U.S. Navy and allied fleets. The company’s robotic welding technology combines automation, precision… Read More
future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) christened by co-sponsors Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congresswoman Lisa McClain. MOBILE, Ala. –The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship – future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) – was christened at a ceremony today at Austal USA’s Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility. The christening marks a major milestone in the Spearhead-class EPF… Read More
Longstanding customer Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) in New Jersey has ordered 20 Hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers equipped with eco-efficient hybrid drives. The order was booked in Q4 2025 and the carriers will be delivered in Q4 2026. PNCT is one of the largest container terminals on the US East Coast. Its entire straddle… Read More
The US Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector, the UK Defence Journal understands. The investment will fund the new Shipbuilding Operating System (Ship OS), a data and software framework intended to improve output, capacity, and planning within yards and their supply chains. Ship… Read More
Around 9 a.m. on the 12th, near the seaside of Yeongdo-gu, Busan. Piercing through the harsh winter winds, the U.S. Navy’s 40,000-ton military support ship ‘USNS Amelia Earhart’ emerged. It arrived at HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co’s Yeongdo Shipyard for repairs. Over the coming months, the ship will undergo MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), including… Read More