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A recent US Navy review has exposed major delays in nine of the service’s key shipbuilding programs, with some of them lagging by as much as three years. The navy’s first Columbia-class submarine, which has been tagged as the future cornerstone of the country’s strategic deterrence, is projected to be delivered 12 to 16 months later than… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc (ESG) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Royal IHC to design and construct a highly automated medium-class hopper dredge for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This state-of-the-art vessel, contracted for the Department of Defense, is slated for delivery in 2027. The dredge will be constructed at ESG’s Allanton… Read More
The Pentagon’s first-ever industrial base strategy is rightly looking to address critical areas of America’s supply chain resilience, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence. But rather than looking to invest in American shipbuilding and repair capacity, our military leaders are actively exploring outsourcing the U.S. maritime-industrial base, weakening our nation and undermining American sovereignty. For years, top executives in the… Read More
Ship leasing business Seapath, a company under New York-based conglomerate the Libra Group, has placed an order for six deck barges in a series to be built by St Johns Ship Building of Palatka, Florida. The vessels will be despatched to multiple charterers along the US East Coast. The barges are designed for the transportation… Read More
Master Boat Builders Inc., Coden, Ala., has successfully delivered the 109′ tug Tortuga, the latest tugboat to join Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy’s expanding fleet. The Tortuga will operate out of Jacksonville, Fla., alongside her sister vessel, Polaris. “Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy is leading the way in LNG maritime distribution, with the largest LNG bunker fleet in the country,” Garrett Rice, president of… Read More
Austal USA has launched a new large unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for ocean mapping and maritime domain awareness missions. The 65-foot (20-metre) USV was developed by unmanned systems specialist Saildrone. The vessel is powered by wind energy, solar energy, and a diesel generator for long-range, long-endurance missions in the open ocean. Austal is currently… Read More
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA delivered the future USS Kingsville (LCS 36) to the U.S. Navy March 1, 2024. Kingsville is the 18th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) delivered by the company and the first U.S. Navy vessel to be named after the Texas city home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and directly tied to the… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has entered into a collaboration agreement with Seattle, USA based naval architecture and marine engineering firm, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), to further develop EBDG’s Clean Harbor Alternative Mobile Power (CHAMP) Barge design. Featuring Wärtsilä’s methanol engine technology, the collaboration introduces a cost-effective solution to reduce emissions from large vessels in situations… Read More
The logistics and supply chain industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the integration of robotics and automation. Robotics is revolutionizing the way goods are stored, transported, and delivered, resulting in more efficient and streamlined supply chain operations. This article explores the profound impact of robotics on logistics and supply chain management. Warehouse automation… Read More
Chinese shipyards appear to be withstanding the onslaught of US sanctions aimed at containing the rapid expansion of the PLA Navy, with a study confirming that almost all components are available from local sources. The research – commissioned by the Chinese Academy of Engineering, an official assemblage of top Chinese engineering and technology experts that holds considerable sway… Read More
The US needs to revive domestic shipbuilding with increased funding from Congress and investment from overseas, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said, framing the issue as a matter of economic security in the competition with China. Del Toro said on Thursday that he planned to travel to Japan and South Korea soon to encourage investment… Read More
The shipbuilding industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological innovation and environmental concerns. We have hand-picked some of the new shipbuilding companies at the heart of this change. They are focusing on the development of renewables-powered autonomous cargo ships, unmanned defense vessels, container ships utilizing DynaRig and green hydrogen technologies. Additionally, these companies… Read More
The first electric tugs of the SAAM Towage’s fleet, built by SANMAR Shipyards, have reached the Port of Vancouver in Canada. “We continue to make progress on this milestone for SAAM Towage, which is part of our strategy to drive innovation and development for increasingly sustainable operations. These tugs, which are the result our alliance… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the generating equipment for an 18 MW expansion to an existing power plant in New Mexico, USA, utilizing reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) technology. The plant will operate on natural gas fuel, and will replace lost generating capacity following the closure of a coal-fired power plant and also provide flexible… Read More
KEY POINTS The Biden-Harris administration is announcing a series of actions to strengthen the cybersecurity of America’s ports. President Biden is to sign an executive order on Wednesday. One key issue, according to senior administration officials, is the 80% of ship-to-shore cranes moving trade at U.S. ports that are manufactured in China. The Biden administration… Read More