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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
A Vancouver shipyard has struck a deal to provide the United States Coast Guard with the same icebreaker design it originally developed for the agency’s Canadian counterpart. The agreement, announced this week by North Vancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards, includes the designs for up to six 100-metre-long icebreakers destined for Arctic operations. The company says the vessels… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 7, 2026 — Trimble® announced today that Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQB: TAKOF) (FSE: ABB) has integrated the Trimble PX-1 RTX™ solution into its commercial delivery drone service to achieve accurate and robust positioning and heading. This provides Volatus’ clients with a turnkey solution for highly-accurate aerial data acquisition and fully-remote drone operations… Read More
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is significantly enhancing its cargo-handling capabilities by adding new, advanced ship-to-shore cranes. This investment is part of a $93 million modernization initiative aimed at improving efficiency in handling growing cargo volumes that support local businesses and economic growth. The new cranes will not only enable faster container movement but also… Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $14 million to two maritime institutions to help train the next generation of American shipbuilders, a move officials say is central to the Trump administration’s push to rebuild the nation’s shipbuilding base. Delaware County Community College will receive $8 million, while Massachusetts Maritime Academy will be awarded… Read More
(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders on Monday announced the launch of the tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur LLC, a joint venture comprised of Bay-Houston Management, Bay Towing, Moran Towing Corp., and Suderman & Young Towing Company. Together, the Gulf LNG partners have… Read More
The Association of Maryland Pilots (AMP) recently took delivery of a new pilot launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding of Massachusetts. Named Federal Hill, the boat is the latest in series of pilot launches that are slated to replace the association’s older and larger FRP-hulled, 45-foot (13.7-metre) craft that are nearing retirement. Fells Point, the first boat in the… Read More
Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones said Hegseth’s visit highlights just how vital shipbuilding is to both the local economy and national security. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Monday’s visit by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is drawing national attention to shipbuilding in Hampton Roads. Hegseth made a stop at Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News, underscoring… Read More
The US Coast Guard has contracted Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards and Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland for the construction of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASC). Washington’s ASC initiative is an offshoot of the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program, which aims to replace the 1970s-era icebreaker ships deployed to the Arctic, Antarctic, and similar regions by 2030. Each… Read More
The crew of the ELMER M had the honor of leading the 59th Annual Parade of Lights in Oxnard, CA. A long tradition for the Ventura Harbor County Department and the Channel Islands Harbor community, the evening event features decorated boats cruising through the harbor. Led by Manson Captain Jon Hook, the ELMER M played… Read More
Dykstra Naval Architects leads naval architecture while Glosten provides structural engineering. Autonomy and wind-propulsion systems are designed in-house by Clippership. The vessel will be built by KM Yachtbuilders, classed by RINA and will fly the Maltese flag, with launch slated for late 2026 to serve transatlantic, Caribbean and South American pilot routes. Clippership, a company… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) is pleased to announce the launch of the first of the four Saltchuk escort tugs, marking substantial progress on this significant fleet renewal program. “We are proud to advance this important project for Saltchuk Marine and look forward to continued progress as we move toward delivering these high-quality… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Todd Young (R-IN) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order “Restoring America’s Shipbuilding Dominance,” strengthens and revitalizes the Great Lakes shipbuilding industry. Specifically, the Senators are calling on the Trump Administration to… Read More
A midsized South Korean shipbuilder has secured its first contract to repair and maintain a U.S. Navy vessel, marking another step in expanding maritime cooperation between Washington and Seoul. HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, based in the port city of Busan, announced in a Monday news release that it won a maintenance, repair and overhaul contract… Read More