The welded-aluminum 38 Defiant is a military and law enforcement platform designed for coastal patrol, maritime interdiction, port security, search and rescue, and other security missions. Combining high-speed and maneuverability with all-weather crew protection, the platform has been delivered to military and government customers worldwide. Strategically positioned along the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh plays an… Read More
Trimble today introduced Trimble Connect SchedulingTM, an integrated and AI-assisted solution for real-time visibility and optimization of construction scheduling and planning. Unveiled as a new capability of the Trimble ConnectⓇ platform during the Trimble Dimensions User Conference, Trimble Connect Scheduling transforms how teams in the field and office can plan activities, identify scheduling risks and respond to… Read More
Trimble announced several new capabilities for its Trimble® SketchUp® design and collaboration solution with the release of SketchUp 2027 and SketchUp Importer for Revit®. The announcement was made at the Trimble Dimensions User Conference and 3D Basecamp. The enhancements remove friction from design workflows and enable professionals to work faster from concept to documentation without sacrificing creative exploration…. Read More
Today at Trimble Dimensions, Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced new Trimble Connect® AI capabilities across the design, build and operate lifecycle of construction that increase the breadth and functionality of the industry platform. From generative design using Trimble Assist, to customer designed agents in Trimble Agent Studio, to advanced AI governance and transparency, Trimble Connect is delivering… Read More
Trimble today announced Trimble® WorksManager Drone processing software, enabling civil contractors to process drone data in the cloud, directly within the Trimble ecosystem. This new photogrammetry functionality makes it easy for contractors to process and overlay true-to-scale flight data with project designs, machine data, as-builts and other site data to calculate volumes, take measurements and verify… Read More
South Korea’s Hanwha Group has secured a contract to build a medium landing ship for the U.S. Navy, marking the start of naval vessel construction at its Philadelphia shipyard. The contract is Hanwha’s first U.S. Navy shipbuilding award since acquiring Philly Shipyard in December 2024. The company is expanding its experience in commercial and government… Read More
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) is the first shipbuilder selected by TOTE Services, a leading maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management, to build a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps under TOTE Services’ Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) contract. The selection marks HDUSA’s first contract to build ships for the… Read More
Maryland wants a bigger share of the federal push to rebuild American shipbuilding and sea power, and a waterfront school in St. Mary’s County is one of the assets the state is pointing to. Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Oct. 22 creating the Maryland Maritime Task Force, which will coordinate state agencies and… Read More
By Ira Breskin Vessel Construction Management practices received praise at the Shipbuilding in America conference here this week. Vessel Construction Management (VCM) essentially outsources oversight of a ship’s entire construction process, from design to delivery, to a third party acting as the owner’s representative. The vessel construction manager takes charge of the entire project, from… Read More
By Kim Sung-mo The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on October 25 (local time) that South Korea and Hanwha are playing a pivotal role in the Donald Trump administration’s plan to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry. To restore America’s shipbuilding capabilities, which lag far behind China’s, the U.S. requires technology and investment from allies like… Read More
Key Facts: Crowley has accepted delivery of Venture, a new 82-foot, U.S.-built tug that will execute ship assist and escort operations in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Venture is powered by twin Caterpillar EPA Tier IV-compliant engines generating more than 6,000 horsepower and delivers up to 95 tons of bollard pull, safely… Read More
Rozema Boat Works of Mount Vernon, Washington, has secured a contract from the Tampa Bay Pilots Association to build a 56-foot aluminium pilot transfer vessel, designed by Camarc Design with a double-chine hull optimised for safe pilot boarding operations across varied sea states. Twin Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines rated at 715 hp at 2,100 rpm… Read More
By JIN MIN-JI The Korean government and shipbuilders are passing the buck over who should take the lead in the $150 billion shipbuilding initiative, which is focused largely on investment in the United States, as Washington drags its feet on placing orders with Korean shipyards. As Washington seeks to rebuild a shipbuilding industry vital to… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Charities, Inc. has officially crossed a major historic milestone, reaching a lifetime total of $242,000 in donations to the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Leadership from both organizations celebrated the achievement last week during a formal check presentation ceremony, highlighting the charity’s latest $35,000 contribution to the local nonprofit organization. The milestone represents… Read More
Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI), a leading U.S. shipbuilder, today announced its contract award to build the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV), expanding the shipyard’s role in supporting critical U.S. government maritime programs. The contract award is for up to three vessels, with one firm vessel being awarded at this time…. Read More