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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
We’ve pitched this for years. Finally, someone built the vessel. This isn’t just about offshore wind in the USA. It’s about opening an entirely new market for subsea rock installation in the Gulf of the Americas. Great Lakes just launched Acadia, the first U.S.-flagged subsea rock installation vessel. A real asset. In the water. Ready… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group is proud to announce it has received the Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two with an option for an additional 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for the State of Washington. This milestone follows the first competitive bid for ferry construction in more than 25 years for… Read More
The Harbor Charger is the first hybrid-electric public ferry to operate in New York State The new ferry will cruise into service beginning August 13, and will serve the Island’s growing community of visitors and tenants The new ferry’s arrival coincides with Governors Island’s 20th year open to the public NEW YORK (August 12, 2025)… Read More
By J.Anthony Tedpahogo From the first concept on paper to a fully operational machine, Manson Project Manager Jordan Brown reflects on the collective effort it took to bring America’s largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, the FREDERICK PAUP, to life. The journey spanned over a decade starting with pre-planning by Vice President and Gulf &… Read More
Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal USA has received a contract option award from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the construction of the second Stage 2 Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and the acquisition of long lead-time material to support construction of a third Stage 2 OPC. The US$273… Read More
The U.S. LNG export boom, strongly supported by the Trump Administration, could be undermined by separate trade rules proposed by the very same administration, which looks to revive America’s shipbuilding to counter China’s dominance. Under new mandates proposed by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), beginning in 2028, a total of 1% of America’s LNG exports… Read More