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America’s largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls (HII), has announced the successful conclusion of builder’s sea trials for the amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29). As noted by the company, the San Antonio-class vessel underwent rigorous testing in the Gulf of Mexico, assessing all systems in preparation for the final stages before its… Read More
China’s military shipbuilding is outpacing the U.S., and while that doesn’t necessary spell defeat, the Biden administration’s pick to lead Indo-Pacific Command is concerned. “The [People’s Liberation Army] navy has been on a historic trajectory these last 25 years, and while we are, I am, confident that we would prevail in combat,” Adm. Samuel Paparo,… Read More
Silver Ships delivered an Ambar 1100 (AM 1100) to North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District (NCFR) in Naples, Florida. The 36-foot fire boat is a multi-mission workboat that is being used for fast fire and emergency response, including search and rescue. The North Collier Fire Department operates the fire boat along inland, intercoastal and gulf waters in Naples, Florida…. Read More
TDI-Brooks has expanded its fleet by incorporating the R/V NAUTILUS (formerly known as Nautical Geo), thereby increasing its vessel capacity. The NAUTILUS is a DP2 vessel that was built in 2000 and measures 75 meters in length. After undergoing a 6-month retrofit period in Las Palmas, the vessel is currently enroute to the US East… Read More
Galveston, Texas-based dredging and marine construction company Callan Marine recently welcomed a newbuild large cutter suction dredger (CSD) to its fleet. Named after famed American World War II general and former US Secretary of State George C. Marshall, General Marshall was built by DSC Dredge at its facilities in Louisiana and Mississippi. It is the seventh dredger… Read More
Crowley has accepted delivery of eWolf, the first all-electric, ship assist harbor tugboat in the U.S., a milestone advancing the company’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. The tugboat, which was designed by Crowley’s engineering services team, will operate with zero emissions while providing the complete performance capabilities of a traditional tug. The eWolf represents a… Read More
Taking the Helm are New Chair, Brad Moyer, Vice President of BAE Systems Repair and Vice Chair, President of General Dynamics NASSCO, David Carver WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, today announced its new Board of Directors leadership and the incoming chairs of the… Read More
In a competitive tender process that attracted many international bidders, Damen Shipyards has won the contract to build and supply four, fully electric, passenger car ferries for BC Ferries. These will be used for short-range services in the coastal waters of the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC). This order will take the total number… Read More
The team of craftsmen at Rockport Marine in Rockport, Maine, has reached a significant milestone with its 95-foot sailing yacht Project Ouzel, raising and inverting the hull in a Travelift, and then rolling the hull back into the shop to begin work on the interior components. “We planned for this carefully, and there were no… Read More
The U.S. Navy’s newest Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel Vanguard (OUSV3), was recently launched from Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Vanguard is the first USV for the Navy purpose-built for autonomous operations from the keel-up. Vanguard is being jointly developed by a team led by Austal USA and L3Harris. Once outfitting and testing is completed,… Read More
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division announced the delivery of the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine stern to General Dynamics Electric Boat. The stern for District of Columbia (SSBN 826) was transported by barge from Newport News to Electric Boat’s facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island. “This is a major milestone in the ramp-up of Columbia-class module production here… Read More
Constructed at Austal USA’s Mobile Alabama shipyard, EPF-14 is the first ‘Flight II’ Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) ship that features enhanced medical facilities and naval medicine afloat capabilities that will provide critical combat care in austere and contested operating environments. Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the ‘Flight II’ EPF’s provide a Role… Read More
In More newbuilding orders have been reported over the past week, despite the Holiday season. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied said that ‘while the Christmas and New Year period typically signals a holiday for many, there was no such rest in the newbuilding market as we begin 2024 with a very healthy list… Read More
Activity in the S&P market was below 2022 levels, during the past year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “a total of 1,256 sales had taken place in the dry and tanker markets as of December 20th, representing a nearly 10% decline compared to the same period in 2022. More specifically, in… Read More
St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., recently announced the delivery of the WINDEA Courageous, the first of three 99’x33’x5′ Jones Act compliant Incat Crowther crew transport vessels (CTV) ordered by WINDEA CTV LLC, a partnership of Hornblower Wind and MidOcean Wind. The vessel will enter service supporting Vineyard Wind 1, and is already onsite in New Bedford, Mass., supporting the construction of the… Read More