In a report dated September 25, 2026, the Government Accountability Office, the US Congress’s oversight body, the GAO, estimates that modernizing the US Navy’s 4 public shipyards could exceed $200 billion and take more than 50 years. This timeframe far exceeds the fleet renewal schedules of the United States and China, while US industrial capabilities… Read More
Masirah Marine has expanded its dredging fleet with the addition of Damen CSD Masirah, strengthening the company’s capacity to undertake marine construction and coastal development projects. The cutter suction dredger is designed for demanding dredging operations and will support projects including channel dredging and land reclamation. Cutter suction dredgers excavate material from the seabed using… Read More
Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) recently announced the successful launch of Titan (H502). Built by Master Boat for Suderman & Young Towing Company, Titan is the third RApport 3000-class escort tug in a four-tug series. “Titan reflects the continued strength of our partnership with Suderman & Young , and our team’s ability to deliver… Read More
Hulls 11 and 12 will continue the company’s fleet renewal and expansion program and its long-term investment in Great Lakes shipping The Great Lakes Towing Company announced today that it has placed an order with Great Lakes Shipyard for the construction of two new Damen-designed harbor tugs. The vessels will be Hulls 11 and 12… Read More
VARD is happy to announce that NB 978 for Island Offshore has departed from Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea and its now on her way to Vard Langsten in Norway. 🎉 This vessel is a VARD 3 25 design developed in close collaboration between Island Offshore and VARD. It is designed for best possible station-keeping, manoeuvrability,… Read More
