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Baltimore based dredge manufacturer Ellicott Dredges wins $4 million public bid to provide a swinging ladder electric dredge plus pipeline and tender boat. Video interview discusses how the new dredge will be used to remove sedimentation behind the Granite Reef Dam in Arizona dam to maintain water storage capacity. MESA, AZ — Dredging canals is… Read More
PASCAGOULA, MS.—Bollinger Shipyards today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard to begin full production activities on the U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program. This milestone builds upon Bollinger’s recent award of a $951.6 million Fixed-Price-Incentive-Firm Target (FPIF) contract modification, advancing the Detail Design and Construction phase of the PSC… Read More
Holland & Knight Alert Sean T. Pribyl | Jovi Tenev | Allison J. Luzwick | Misha Lehrer | Mousa D. Martin Highlights The Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act (the Act) was reintroduced on April 30, 2025, with bipartisan support from legislators. It aims to expand the U.S.-flag international fleet by 250 ships in 10 years, enhance… Read More
US tugboat owners are modernising and expanding their fleets with low-emissions tugs Moran Towing and Transportation Co and McAllister Towing have both recently welcomed newbuild tugs with emissions compliant with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions rules. McAllister Towing president Brian McAllister welcomed the company’s latest newbuild, Isabel McAllister, in a recently edited social media… Read More
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) re-introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. There are currently 80 U.S.-flagged vessels in international commerce while China has 5,500. The SHIPS for America Act aims to close… Read More
The main oil and gas trade group wants the Trump administration to reconsider maritime rules released in April that would require it to use some U.S. ships to transport liquefied natural gas. Another rift has opened between the U.S. oil and gas industry and President Trump, this time over new rules designed to encourage domestic… Read More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. will talk with Japan about the option of employing dual-use shipbuilding — building commercial ships with military applications — Navy Secretary John Phelan told Nikkei Asia. “We’ve got to look at all options,” to boost joint capacity and to ensure that deterrence works against China, he said. Phelan, who arrived in Japan on Sunday… Read More
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA | APRIL 24, 2024 – DP World has successfully completed initial testing of its hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver, marking a significant milestone in decarbonizing its port operations. The RTG is now undergoing field testing as the company assesses the feasibility of electrifying its global fleet… Read More
Set to Debut in September 2025, the New Viking Amun Will be Viking’s Seventh Ship on the Nile River LOS ANGELES– Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail… Read More
President Donald Trump is turning his attention to the U.S. shipbuilding industry, which is leagues behind its near-peer competitor China, and recently signed an executive order designed to reinvigorate it. Trump’s April 10 order instructs agencies to develop a Maritime Action Plan and orders the U.S. trade representative to compile a list of recommendations to address China’s… Read More
WASHINGTON — A study released in January by the office of the U.S. Trade Representative alleged that China subsidizes its shipbuilding industry by providing financial support and suppressing labor costs. This puts American shipbuilders at an unfair disadvantage, making the U.S. dependent on China for shipbuilding. Now, to even the playing field, the Trump administration will impose fees… Read More
There are many U.S. Shipbuilding Companies known for building and repairing ships and other vessels for military and commercial clients. There are hundreds of businesses involved in ship construction in the country. Major contract opportunities for nuclear-powered submarines, aircraft carriers, destroyers, and other vessels have formed healthy backlogs and revenue growth for major defence contractors… Read More
In what could dramatically accelerate expansion of U.S. Arctic capabilities the Coast Guard is reportedly in negotiations with Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) for three to five medium-sized icebreakers. Finland’s largest newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports that the potential five-vessel deal would be valued at 2.5 billion Euro, around $2.7 billion. In addition the yard is also… Read More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Port of Virginia can now accommodate larger container vessels following the arrival of new equipment, according to the Port Authority. Earlier this month, the port installed four electric cranes at the Virginia International Gateway. With these new cranes, the port now has the capacity to handle three large container vessels at… Read More
Crowley’s new LNG-powered containership Quetzal has successfully begun its inaugural commercial voyage, opening the company’s next era of faster, frequent ocean shipping with a new class of vessels for the U.S., Central America and the Dominican Republic. With capacity for up to 1,400 20-foot container equivalent units (TEUs), Quetzal and its three forthcoming sister Avance Class… Read More