Shipbuilding

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


Monday, October 27, 2025
A National Security Multi-Mission vessel pictured at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shipbuilding

Senate Hearing to Examine Reviving U.S. Commercial Shipbuilding Amid China Challenge

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries will convene a hearing on Tuesday to

October 27, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump waves upon his arrival at Haneda airport in Tokyo, Japan
Shipbuilding

Japan and U.S. Expected to Sign Shipbuilding Pact Amid China Challenge

Japan and the United States are expected to sign a memorandum to cooperate in strengthening shipbuilding capabilities in both countries as part of economic

October 27, 2025
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Sunday, October 26, 2025
South Korea's shipbuilding sector woos Trump, offering carrot in tariff negotiations.
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Heavy, Huntington Ingalls To Jointly Build U.S. Navy Ships

SEOUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) – South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 329180.KS and U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls HII.N have

October 26, 2025
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
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News

DNV Awards HD KSOE Approval in Principle for Nuclear-Powered Containership Design

Classification society DNV has awarded HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering an Approval in Principle for a 15,000 TEU container vessel design

October 23, 2025
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The offshore wind turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard
Offshore

DEME Takes Delivery of Next-Generation Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Norse Wind

Belgian offshore wind contractor DEME has taken delivery of its new wind turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. The vessel is

October 22, 2025
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A National Security Multi-Mission vessel pictured at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shipbuilding

U.S. Trade Representative Condemns Chinese Sanctions on U.S. Shipbuilding Partners

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is responding to China’s sanctions against companies supporting U.S. shipbuilding revitalization efforts,

October 21, 2025
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Monday, October 20, 2025
HMM containership in port
Shipbuilding

HMM Orders $2.8 Billion Fleet of LNG-Fueled Containerships and VLCCs

South Korean shipping line HMM has placed a KRW 4 trillion (US $2.814 billion) newbuilding order for vessels that will significantly expand its fleet

October 20, 2025
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Friday, October 17, 2025
Aerial view of a ship drydock in South Korea
Shipbuilding

China’s Sanctions on Hanwha Threaten South Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Ties

China's sanctions on U.S.-linked units of shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean threaten to impact ambitious plans for shipbuilding cooperation between Seoul and Washington

October 17, 2025
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard building dock
Shipbuilding

Chinese Sanctions on Hanwha’s US Shipbuilding Units Aim to ‘Coerce’ South Korea, State Dept Says

Chinese sanctions imposed this week on U.S. affiliates of shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean 042660.KSaim to undermine South Korea-U.S. cooperation and "to

October 16, 2025
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
HD Hyundai is joining forces with India’s largest state-owned shipyard to strengthen its influence in the Indian and global markets
Shipbuilding

CMA CGM Places Landmark Order for Six LNG-Powered Containerships in India

The CMA CGM Group has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s largest state-owned shipbuilder, to build six dual-fuel LNG

October 15, 2025
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard building dock
Shipbuilding

China’s Sanctions Against US-Linked Hanwha Units Seen as Warning Gesture, Analysts Say

China's sanctions against five U.S.-linked affiliates of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean 042660.KS are seen as a warning gesture without immediate

October 14, 2025
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The offshore rock installation vessel Acadia is launched at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

China Sanctions Hanwha’s U.S.-Linked Units as Port Fee Standoff with Washington Escalates

China announced sanctions on Tuesday against five U.S.-linked subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean amid trade tension between the world's

October 14, 2025
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Monday, October 13, 2025
Russia Unveils Plans for First Domestically-Built LNG Carrier to Overcome Sanctions
Shipbuilding

Russia Unveils Plans for First Domestically-Built LNG Carrier to Overcome Sanctions

Blocked from accessing western tech, Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) aims to construct the country’s first ice-class gas carrier. The company

October 13, 2025
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A National Security Multi-Mission vessel pictured at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shipbuilding

JPMorgan Chase Reveals $1.5 Trillion Drive to Rebuild U.S. Industry, Including Shipbuilding

JPMorgan Chase has announced a $1.5 trillion, 10-year Security and Resiliency Initiative to finance and invest in industries critical to national economic

October 13, 2025
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
South Korea's shipbuilding sector woos Trump, offering carrot in tariff negotiations.
Shipbuilding

US Ends LNG Ship Penalty, Sets Tariffs In Escalating Feud With China

By Laura Curtis and Ruth Liao Oct 10, 2025 (Bloomberg) — The Trump administration scrapped penalties for US liquefied natural gas companies that were

October 11, 2025
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Friday, October 10, 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 Bollinger
Defense

Bollinger-Led International Team to Build Six Arctic Security Cutters for U.S. Coast Guard

A Bollinger Shipyards-led international consortium has been selected for the design and construction of six Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) for the U.S. Coast

October 10, 2025
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
A linehandler aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) prepares to moor at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 11, 2025
Defense

U.S. Turns to Finnish Expertise to Jump-Start Icebreaker Production

President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum authorizing the construction of up to four Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs) in Finland, addressing

October 9, 2025
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Austal USA shipyard
Shipbuilding

Austal Secures $100 Million Australian Government Loan to Expand U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Capacity

Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has executed a loan agreement for US$100 million in funding from Export Finance Australia (EFA), Australia’s export credit

October 8, 2025
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
A National Security Multi-Mission vessel pictured at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shipbuilding

Former Navy Rear Admiral Takes Helm of Hanwha’s U.S. Shipbuilding Operations

Hanwha Defense USA has appointed retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Tom Anderson as President of U.S. Shipbuilding, bringing his 34 years of naval experience to

October 7, 2025
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Sections of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) are moved into position at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

New Report Warns U.S. Shipbuilding Collapse Threatens National Security

The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) has released a new economic report detailing how America’s capacity has dramatically declined as

October 1, 2025
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