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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
WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 4, 2026 — Trimble today announced a collaboration with Hyundai to enable civil construction contractors to upgrade from the Hyundai 2D grade control technology to the Trimble® Earthworks 3D grade control platform on select models of Hyundai excavators. This will allow Hyundai customers to take full advantage of Trimble Earthworks 3D platform, including “autos” functionality,… Read More
Proud milestone: we’ve delivered the Deborah H. Valentine, the second of four newbuild inland push boat series for Canal Barge Company. The first in the series—M/V Al Sloss—was delivered less than two months ago, and this second sister boat keeps the momentum going as the program moves steadily forward. This class is a 2,600 HP,… Read More
A major cooperation agreement between the Greek ONEX Shipyards & Technologies and Hanwha Power Systems was signed on Wednesday, February 25, in the presence of Greek foreign minister George Gerapetritis and U.S. deputy secretary of state Michael Rigas. The trilateral agreement linking the United States, Greece and South Korea was signed at the US department of… Read More
By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra A Virginia-based company is exploring the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for welding into shipbuilding operations. For this, HII has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Path Robotics. The step could accelerate throughput, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and augment the shipbuilding workforce. “We are excited to partner with Path… Read More
NEW RICHMOND, WI USA – Ellicott Dredge Enterprises has unveiled the all-new Generation IV Versi-Dredge® dredge range for 2026. The new line is engineered to dredge sand and sediments from rivers, lakes, canals, and ports with the aggressive SolidsMaster® low turbidity cutterhead. In addition, all Generation IV models can utilize the patented WeedMaster® cutterhead for… Read More
By Tom Kington ROME — Fincantieri is to build four U.S. Marine Corps landing vessels at its U.S. Marinette Marine yard in a new deal that follows the cancellation of its contract to build Constellation class frigates for the U.S. Navy. Fincantieri will work with Bollinger Shipyards, which was previously given a contract for engineering and… Read More
Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and to strengthen Canada’s ability to deliver future naval programs. In parallel, Hanwha Ocean, Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College have entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish an embedded shipbuilding training… Read More
DredgeWire Note: The new Marine Corps Vessel will be based on a design by Damen. By Marcus Weisgerber The U.S. Navy plans to hire a private company to manage the construction of new Marine Corps landing ships, marking a shift in an oversight role exclusively performed by government officials since World War II. The move… Read More
Saronic is on a mission to revitalize American shipbuilding, creating new domestic capacity through the expansion of its shipyard in Louisiana and the development of Port Alpha. To accelerate the delivery of autonomous maritime vessels, the company today announced plans to explore the integration of physical AI for welding robotics across its shipyard operations. These… Read More