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MCM USV Vessels Are Navy’s First Program of Record, Non-Prototype Autonomous Surface Ships LOCKPORT, LA., — Bollinger Shipyards, a leading designer and builder of military and commercial vessels, today announced the successful delivery to the U.S. Navy of the first three (3) Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USVs) built at Bollinger. These vessels are… Read More
Despite nearly doubling its shipbuilding budget over the last 2 decades, the U.S. Navy hasn’t increased its number of ships. The Navy and Department of Defense work with private companies to build ships and have invested billions of dollars to support the shipbuilding industrial base. But even with this investment, the industry has not been… Read More
St. Johns Ship Building, located in Palatka, Florida, has just landed two exciting contracts worth around $17 million. These projects involve crafting a cutting-edge Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and two sleek aluminum cruise ships. This achievement highlights the shipyard’s ongoing success and its reputation for producing top-notch vessels tailored for various maritime needs. The new… Read More
Alternative Fuel-Powered Tug Anticipated to Be Operational in 2026 Houston, Texas — Caterpillar Marine today announced it has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SAAM Towage to assess and implement alternative power solutions, including electrification and alternative fuels such as methanol and ethanol, for its tugboat fleet. The first SAAM Towage tugboat powered by… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined contractors Eastern Shipbuilding Group and Royal IHC on April 4, 2025, in Panama City, FL for a steel cutting ceremony, kicking off construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND of the Army Corps’ Philadelphia District. The event was attended by… Read More
April 3, 2025 – North Vancouver, BC – Today, Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) cut steel on the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new heavy polar icebreaker, signifying the start of construction on one of the most advanced conventional polar icebreakers ever to be built. This marks the first time a heavy polar icebreaker has been built in Canada… Read More
Port Houston is adding to its large Konecranes RTG fleet with an order for 16 hybrid Konecranes RTGs. The deal was booked in Q1 2025 and delivery is scheduled for H1 2026. In addition, Konecranes Port Services will retrofit eight existing Konecranes RTGs currently operating at the port. The retrofits will be completed by Q4… Read More
In New York, the Departments of Citywide Administrative Services, Transportation, and Environmental Protection and NYC Parks have started testing the use of renewable diesel in vessels. The barge contract will enable the transition to long-term and large-scale renewable diesel use for city vessels. The famous Staten Island Ferry and other NYC harbor vessels are being… Read More
New Boat Tour Vessel Also Announced Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability and Accessibility HOUSTON –On Tuesday, March 25, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting with a heartfelt tribute to former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, who passed away earlier in… Read More
This compilation features the latest vessel contracts in the offshore energy industry. AF Offshore Decom, Deep C partner for offshore dredging Deep C and AF Offshore Decom are collaborating on an unnamed subsea intervention project, according to a March 19 press release. This involves dredging several thousand cubic meters of rock dump. Deep C will… Read More
Mobile, Ala. – Silver Ships, a leading manufacturer of military aluminum workboats, has completed, tested and delivered a new Assault Amphibian Safety Boat (AASB) for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. Silver Ships has now delivered 25 of 31 AASB on time since production has been in place. A noteworthy achievement for this project… Read More
If U.S. shipbuilding shortfalls are not rectified soon, America may not be able to maintain the superior fleets it has enjoyed for many years. Nearly all of the U.S. Navy’s upcoming projects appear to be suffering from countless delays. From the service’s Ford-class aircraft carriers and F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet to the DDG(X) destroyer project and Columbia-class submarines, budgetary… Read More
WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding is finding rare bipartisan support from Americans, with 72% saying the U.S. cannot remain dependent on China and other foreign producers to build ships, a poll released Friday showed. The survey of 2,204 adults, conducted by Morning Consult for the Alliance… Read More
The Dutra Group is proud to announce the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele” at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. The “Adele” will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe Florida facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028…. Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a comprehensive strategy to leverage emerging technologies and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the shipping industry. During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization. The strategy, which is expected to… Read More