Shipbuilding

Stay updated on global shipbuilding news, including new ship orders, shipyard construction projects, and technological advancements in the shipbuilding industry.


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
An aerial view of the Balenciaga Shipyard
Shipbuilding

AD Ports Group Expands Into European Shipbuilding to Boost Offshore Wind Capabilities

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has moved to expand its European footprint and offshore wind capabilities with the acquisition of one of Spain’s most

January 21, 2026
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
A National Security Multi-Mission vessel pictured at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shipbuilding

Labor Department Invests $13.8M to Help Rebuild America’s Shipbuilding Workforce

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $14 million to two maritime institutions to help train the next generation of American shipbuilders, a move

January 8, 2026
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National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Defense

Hanwha and HavocAI Team Up to Develop 200-Foot Autonomous Warships for U.S. Navy

Hanwha Defense USA and maritime autonomy startup HavocAI have formalized a strategic partnership to jointly develop and potentially mass-produce 200-foot

January 8, 2026
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The production-ready Seaspan-Aker Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI) design will meet all U.S. Coast Guard requirements for the Arctic Security Cutters. Illustration courtesy Seaspan
Defense

Canadian Icebreaker Design Picked for U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters

Seaspan’s production-ready icebreaker design will be built in Finland and Louisiana as Washington races to counter Russian and Chinese activity in the High

January 7, 2026
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The production-ready Seaspan-Aker Multi-Purpose Icebreaker (MPI) design will meet all U.S. Coast Guard requirements for the Arctic Security Cutters. Illustration courtesy Seaspan
Defense

America Turns to Finland for Icebreakers It Struggles to Build at Home

The United States just signed contracts for Finland to build American warships, a stark admission that the world's most powerful navy can no longer construct

December 30, 2025
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Monday, December 29, 2025
A rendering of the Arctic Security Cutter to be built by Bollinger
Defense

Coast Guard Awards Landmark Arctic Security Cutter Contracts in U.S.-Finland Partnership

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the award of two contracts to build up to six Arctic Security Cutter icebreakers in a joint U.S.-Finland production

December 29, 2025
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Friday, December 26, 2025
National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Hanwha Signals Philly Shipyard Ready to Build U.S. Nuclear Submarines

Hanwha's Philly Shipyard has the capability of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S.Navy, said Alex Wong, global chief strategy officer at Hanwha

December 26, 2025
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Monday, December 22, 2025
The USS Nantucket (LCS 27) is christened and launched at Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Defense

Fincantieri Marinette Marine Names Former Navy Secretary Board Chairman as Frigate Program Resets

Fincantieri Marinette Marine has appointed Kenneth J. Braithwaite, the 77th Secretary of the Navy and former U.S. ambassador to Norway, as Chairman of its

December 22, 2025
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Friday, December 19, 2025
Illustration of the Navy's FF(X) small surface combatant
Defense

Navy Turns to Coast Guard Cutter Design for New Frigate Class

The U.S. Navy announced Friday a strategic shift in its surface combatant procurement, unveiling plans for a new frigate class based on Huntington Ingalls

December 19, 2025
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Aerial view of a container ship
News

Container Shipping Faces Oversupply Threat as Record Newbuild Orders Reshape Industry

The global containership industry is bracing for potential market upheaval as the orderbook has swelled to 11.61 million TEU, representing 34.8% of the current

December 16, 2025
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Ocean Infinity Armada 86-meter vessel 8606
News

Ocean Infinity Completes Ambitious 14-Vessel Armada Fleet

Ocean Infinity has delivered the final vessel in its groundbreaking 14-ship Armada fleet, marking the completion of an ambitious transformation project that

December 16, 2025
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Monday, December 15, 2025
Austal USA shipyard
Defense

Australia Approves Hanwha’s Increased Stake in Defense Shipbuilder Austal

Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board has approved South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Corporation to increase its direct equity shareholding in Austal

December 15, 2025
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The cruise ship MSC Euribia underway approaching Copenhagen after its maiden voyage from Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. This image belongs to MSC Cruises
Shipbuilding

German Meyer Werft Wins €10 Billion Ship Order From MSC Cruises

German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has clinched an order worth €10 billion ($11.7 billion) through 2033 with Swiss cruise operator MSC Cruises, according to

December 15, 2025
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Offshore Patrol Cutter rendering
Defense

Austal USA Lays Keel for First Offshore Patrol Cutter as Program Faces Headwinds

Austal USA marked a ceremonial milestone in the U.S. Coast Guard’s troubled Offshore Patrol Cutter program Monday with the keel authentication for

December 9, 2025
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cosco shipping
Shipbuilding

CSSC Scores Mega Order from COSCO as China Doubles Down on Shipbuilding Dominance

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has signed the largest domestic shipbuilding contract in Chinese history, securing an order for 87 vessels worth

December 9, 2025
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Monday, December 8, 2025
National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

From Ulsan to America: What U.S. Shipbuilding Must Learn from Korea

The U.S. is preparing for a shipbuilding awakening. The world that awaits it is one increasingly shaped by Asia, with China and South Korea leading the way in

December 8, 2025
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South Korea's shipbuilding sector woos Trump, offering carrot in tariff negotiations.
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Sets Course for New India Shipyard in Tamil Nadu

HD Hyundai has signed a strategic partnership with the Tamil Nadu state government to establish a new shipyard in India, marking the latest move by the South

December 8, 2025
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Saronic’s Corsair is a 24-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) designed to deliver speed and impact for naval and maritime forces
Defense

U.S. Navy Awards Saronic $392M Contract for Autonomous Vessels in Under-12-Month Turnaround

The U.S. Navy has awarded defense technology company Saronic a $392 million production contract for autonomous maritime vessels, with nearly $200 million

December 8, 2025
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Saturday, December 6, 2025
Giorgia Meloni Signs Shipyard Agreement In Bahrain
Shipbuilding

Giorgia Meloni Signs Shipyard Agreement In Bahrain

Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) has signed two major agreements with Italian shipbuilding powerhouse Fincantieri and additive-manufacturing specialist

December 6, 2025
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Friday, December 5, 2025
The Damen Landing Ship Transport 100 (LST100) has been selected as the preferred option for the Australian Defence Forces’ Landing Craft Heavy capability, to be constructed by Austal Australia
Defense

Navy Pivots to Medium Landing Ship Design

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan on Friday announced a major strategic shift in naval shipbuilding, revealing the selection of a design for the Medium Landing

December 5, 2025
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