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Construction to begin immediately in both Finland and the United States with eventual transition to full production in the United States LOCKPORT, La. — At a White House event today, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine Constructions (Rauma), Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. (Aker… Read More
Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, with the delivery of two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes. Their arrival, coinciding with the Port’s 100th anniversary, underscores Port Freeport’s enduring commitment to growth, innovation, and service to the region. Transported fully erected aboard a heavy-lift vessel, the cranes were carefully offloaded and… Read More
A Single Subscription Integrates Leading Trimble Technologies for a Complete, Simplified Solution that Eliminates Base Stations and Boosts Efficiency WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble® announced today its next-generation post-processing software, Trimble Applanix POSPac Complete. The solution combines Trimble’s cutting-edge, industry-leading technologies: Trimble ProPoint® positioning engine, post-processed Trimble CenterPoint® RTX (POSPac PP-RTX) and Applanix IN-Fusion+ multi-sensor aided inertial engine. This… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard is moving forward with the acquisition of the new Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) class, designed to replace the legacy fleet of inland tenders and facilitate commerce vital to the nation’s economic security and strategic mobility. The service has ordered production of the first river buoy tender (WLR) and long lead time material… Read More
Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC (EDE) just completed three brand new Generation IVIMS Versi-Dredge units that are ready for shipment to multiple customers in the United States, one of which is a repeat customer. The two IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge units will go to a sand mining operation while the IMS 5012 LP Versi-Dredge will go to a… Read More
The U.S. Shipbuilding Base has Withered Since the 80s; Latest CPA Report Examines What’s Needed to Bring it Back WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released a new report by its economics team highlighting the causes and possible solutions to America’s shrinking commercial shipping industry. Titled “How to Solve America’s Shipbuilding Crisis,” the… Read More
The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $642.3-million contract modification to provide design and engineering support for its Virginia-class attack submarines. The award funds Lead Yard Support, which includes technical assistance, design updates, and development studies tied to the Virginia class. The work will be performed primarily at Electric Boat’s Groton, Connecticut, shipyard and is scheduled for… Read More
The collaboration aims to address safety, regulatory and integration challenges to deliver safe, zero-emission nuclear power for ships Lloyd’s Register (LR) is working with Deployable Energy, a Houston, TX based nuclear technology company, to advance the safe use of micro-nuclear reactor technology to power ships. LR Advisory has been guiding the development of Deployable Energy’s Unity… Read More
Electrohydraulic controls plus advanced Caterpillar technologies help boost productivity on jobs that demand high performance. Highlights 17.6 m (57.7 ft) reach Cat® Payload, 2D E-fence and swing assist technologies help deliver optimum production Premium Plus cab and fixed cab riser with 360˚ visibility and floor windows for operator comfort IRVING, Texas ―Built to deliver a long… Read More
The Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), includes $11 million in fiscal year 2025 for immediate upgrades to critical autonomous systems. Initial investments include: $4.8 million to procure 16… Read More
Series of Pioneering Joint Development Projects Using NASA-Inspired Humanoid Robots HOUSTON — A groundbreaking collaboration to develop inspection technologies for Persona AI’s humanoid robot platform that enhances productivity and safety in shipyards was formalized today with the signing of an MOU between ABS and Persona AI.The initiative will focus on adapting Persona AI’s humanoid robots,… Read More
Politicians love to talk about supporting blue-collar jobs for their working-class constituents. Well, here comes a good opportunity to do so: A bill in Congress that would help give the American shipbuilding industry a serious shot in the arm. It could really use one. Several decades ago, there were 180,000 people employed in shipbuilding work,… Read More
Tacoma, Washington-based Silverback Marine has completed construction of a new high-speed landing craft. The standard vessel can be adapted to a range of applications including marine construction, law enforcement, diving and underwater operations, marine research, towing of distressed vessels, oil spill cleanup, and transport of cargo and personnel. Fitted out for transport and dive support… Read More
Post-Series A milestone marks shift from R&D to real-world scale and signals new life for American shipyards BOSTON — Blue Water Autonomy, the Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company designing and building highly producible unmanned ships for the U.S. Navy, today announced it has entered into a production agreement with Conrad Shipyard, a premier Gulf Coast shipbuilder headquartered in Louisiana…. Read More
Mythos AI has completed more than 11,000 miles of fully autonomous ship navigation, including operations in the crowded Houston–Galveston Ship Channel. The company says its system has safely managed thousands of vessel interactions under international collision regulations. Mythos AI announced it has surpassed 11,000 miles of fully autonomous vessel operations, a first for the commercial… Read More