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Yesterday, Hanwha Philly Shipyard proudly celebrated a historic milestone with the christening of the State of Maine! The ceremony brought together distinguished leaders from government and industry, including Vice Chairman Dong Kwan Kim of Hanwha, CEO David Kim of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, President Jeff Dixon of TOTE Services, Acting Administrator Sang Yi of the Maritime… Read More
Hanwha has been modernizing the facility into a digitally enabled, high-efficiency shipyard equipped with world-class automation and smart yard technology Hanwha Group announced a $5 billion infrastructure plan for Hanwha Philly Shipyard as part of South Korea’s commitment to supporting growth of the U.S. shipbuilding industry through a $150 billion investment fund. The announcement coincided… Read More
Hanwha is investing to modernise infrastructure and create a digitally-enabled, high-efficiency shipyard, with world-class automation and smart yard technology. Hanwha Group, a large business conglomerate in South Korea, has announced a $5 billion infrastructure plan for Hanwha Philly Shipyard. This is part of South Korea’s commitment to supporting growth of the US shipbuilding industry through… Read More
Morgan City, LA – August 26, 2025 – Conrad Shipyard has proudly delivered the Harbor Charger, New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, to The Trust for Governors Island. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group and built at Conrad’s Morgan City, Louisiana facility, this groundbreaking 1,200-passenger vessel marks a bold step forward in sustainable maritime… Read More
Expensive labor and an undisciplined process have hampered U.S. shipbuilding, says a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, at a time when China aims to dominate the world’s oceans. In the latest episode of the “Threat Status” Influencers series, retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery detailed some of the issues standing in the way of continued U.S. naval dominance. Notably, he… Read More
Birdon is proud to announce a new $25.8M contract award to deliver 28 Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) with armor kits and comprehensive support services to the US Army through 2027. This milestone reinforces the strength of our BEB program, which has already seen over 450 units delivered to the U.S. Army and international customers. Designed… Read More
New vessel symbolizes new era of maritime dominance PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today celebrated the christening of the State of Maine, the third of five cutting-edge National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV), at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Built for Maine Maritime Academy, the State of Maine will serve as a next generation training ship, supporting both the academic… Read More
SEOUL—In July, as the U.S. and South Korea entered a decisive phase of trade talks between the two countries, South Korean negotiators brought a sealed box for their American counterparts. Inside the box—which had been rushed from South Korea to Washington on a Korean Air flight—sat 10 red baseball caps bearing the slogan “Make… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply six dual-fuel engines with a total output of 99.6 MW for a power plant in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. The plant will be owned and operated by Black Hills Energy. The Wärtsilä 50DF reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) will provide flexible fuel capability in order to meet grid reliability… Read More
Key Points and Summary – The United States Navy’s industrial base is facing a full-blown crisis, threatening America’s status as the world’s dominant naval power. -Decades of unstable funding, aging infrastructure, and overly complex designs have trapped the Navy in a “doom loop” of maintenance backlogs and new-construction delays. -This has shrunk the U.S. fleet to… Read More
WASHINGTON — American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities, which are dwarfed by those of China. Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Andy Kim, D-N.J., who are scheduled to land in Seoul on… Read More
We are thrilled to announce the launching of the Gerard McAllister, our latest tractor tug! She was successfully launched with the assistance of Portland Tugboat’s Roderick McAllister. Gerard Smith, a fourth-generation McAllister, accompanied by his wife Nancy and daughter Madeline, had the traditional honor of smashing the tug across the bow with champagne. The Gerard boasts… Read More
HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced it took delivery of its newest Jones Act-compliant hopper dredge, the Amelia Island from the Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. The Amelia… Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities, which are dwarfed by those of China. Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Andy Kim, D-N.J., who are scheduled to land in Seoul… Read More
A U.S. think tank says South Korea and the U.S. can collaborate in shipbuilding through maintenance contracts, shipyard acquisitions, joint construction, and other forms of cooperation. South Korea proposed the “MASGA” (Make America Shipbuilding Great Again) project during a tariff deal with the U.S. on July 31. The multi-trillion-won plan aims to revitalize the U.S…. Read More