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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Sen. Kelly speaks at a Capitol Hill press conference on the SHIPS for America Act
Shipbuilding

Pentagon Threat to Senator Kelly Casts New Shadow Over Trump Administration’s Maritime Revival

An unprecedented Pentagon threat has erupted just as Washington attempts its boldest shipbuilding revival in decades, raising doubts about whether the

November 25, 2025
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Monday, November 24, 2025
hyundai heavy shipyard
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Celebrates 5,000th Vessel—and a $1.5B Containership Deal

South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai has become the first shipbuilder in the world to deliver 5,000 vessels, marking a historic milestone half a century

November 24, 2025
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The USS Pierre (LCS 38) departs St. Andrew Bay Nov. 17, 2025, after commissioning in Panama City
Defense

Navy Commissions Final Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship as Troubled Program Winds Down

The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Pierre (LCS 38), the 19th and final Independence-variant littoral combat ship, on Friday in Panama City, Florida, marking the

November 18, 2025
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Eastern Shipbuilding Suspends Work on Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter Program
Shipbuilding

Eastern Shipbuilding Suspends Work on Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter Program

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has announced the suspension of work on the U.S. Coast Guard’s two Offshore Patrol Cutters, citing unsustainable financial

November 18, 2025
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Friday, November 14, 2025
CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk
Defense

Seaspan Delivers Largest Science Vessel to Canadian Coast Guard Under National Shipbuilding Strategy

Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards has officially delivered the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk, marking a significant milestone in

November 14, 2025
Total Views: 1640

Thursday, November 13, 2025
US, South Korea Unveil Details on Shipbuilding Investment and Subs in Trade Deal
Shipbuilding

US, South Korea Unveil Details on Shipbuilding Investment and Subs in Trade Deal

The U.S. and South Korea released details of a trade agreement on Friday that includes a $150 billion Korean investment in the American shipbuilding sector

November 13, 2025
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MSC World Asia float out
Cruise Ships

MSC Cruises Commits €3.5 Billion to French Shipbuilding with Two New World Class Ships

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique announced orders for two additional World Class cruise ships on Wednesday during a ceremony in Saint Nazaire,

November 13, 2025
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Monday, November 10, 2025
A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
Shipbuilding

One Month In, U.S. Halts Port Fees Aimed at Countering China’s Shipbuilding Dominance

The United States has officially suspended port fees targeting China’s maritime dominance for one year, effective November 10, following a trade deal

November 10, 2025
Total Views: 1116

Thursday, November 6, 2025
National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

South Korea PM Says Philly Shipyard Not Ready for Nuclear Subs, Contradicting Trump

The South Korean-owned Philly Shipyard in the United States does not currently have the capability to build a nuclear-powered submarine, Prime Minister Kim

November 6, 2025
Total Views: 1545

iCE raid at unidentified Louisiana shipyard
Shipbuilding

ICE Targets Louisiana Shipyard in Major Immigration Enforcement Operation

Federal immigration authorities conducted a targeted enforcement operation at an unidentified Louisiana shipyard last week, resulting in the arrest of 25

November 6, 2025
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The LNG-powered containership, the CMA CGM, on the river Elbe near the city of Hamburg, Germany, February 14, 2021. Photo: FrankHH / Shutterstock.com
News

CMA CGM to Register Ten Giant LNG-Powered Containerships Under French Flag

French shipping giant CMA CGM announced the registration of ten newbuild 24,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships under the French flag,

November 4, 2025
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Monday, November 3, 2025
The LNG-powered containership, the CMA CGM, on the river Elbe near the city of Hamburg, Germany, February 14, 2021. Photo: FrankHH / Shutterstock.com
Environment

Container Sector Drives October Surge in LNG-Fueled Ship Orders

Thirty new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed in October 2025, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight platform, signaling a recovery

November 3, 2025
Total Views: 570

dominion energy wtiv
Shipbuilding

‘Punch List’ Items Delay Commissioning of Dominion Wind Turbine Vessel

By Daniel Katzive (gCaptain) – Delays in commissioning the wind turbine installation vessel Charybdis have forced Dominion Energy to push back the

November 3, 2025
Total Views: 1003

Sunday, November 2, 2025
To match Special Report TAIWAN-CHINA/SUBMARINES
Defense

Pakistan Eyes 2026 Launch For First Chinese Submarine In $5 Billion Arms Deal

By Joe Cash BEIJING, Nov 3 (Reuters) – The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next

November 2, 2025
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
MSC Tessa, one of the world's largest containerships, under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy CSSC.
Shipbuilding

U.S. and China Suspend Port Fees Central to Trump’s Shipbuilding Strategy

The United States and China have agreed to suspend retaliatory port fees on each other’s vessels for one year, marking a significant pause in a central

October 30, 2025
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025
Shipbuilding

Trump Says South Korea to Build Nuclear Submarine at Philadelphia Shipyard Lacking the Capability

President Trump announced on Wednesday that South Korea will construct a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia as part of a $350 billion trade agreement

October 29, 2025
Total Views: 3302

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

Trump Praises Hanwha Philly Shipyard as Key to US–Korea Maritime Ties

President Trump praised South Korea’s acquisition and expansion of Philadelphia’s shipyard during his address to the Asia-Pacific Economic

October 29, 2025
Total Views: 844

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
cosco shipping
Shipbuilding

Everllence Completes World’s First S90 Engine Methanol Conversion on Mega Containership

Everllence has completed the world’s first conversion of a B&W S90 two-stroke engine to dual-fuel methanol operation following successful sea trials

October 28, 2025
Total Views: 844

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

Experts Urge Congress to Enact SHIPS Act as Foundation for Reviving U.S. Commercial Shipbuilding

Three industry experts told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday that the United States faces an urgent need to rebuild its commercial shipbuilding capacity in the

October 28, 2025
Total Views: 2022

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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