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Monday, July 20, 2026
Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets stand with academy and U.S. flags in front of the newly christened training ship TS Lone Star State at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, decorated for the July 17, 2026 christening ceremony.
Defense

Texas A&M’s Lone Star State Christened as Fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

The fourth of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) built for America’s state maritime academies has officially been christened, marking

July 20, 2026
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Artist's rendering of a next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel at sea featuring multiple large spherical radar domes on the foredeck. The ship will replace the Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector in support of U.S. missile defense testing and tracking missions.
Shipbuilding

TOTE, Hanwha Philly Shipyard Selected to Build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Vessels

TOTE Services and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have been selected to deliver the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation

July 20, 2026
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Friday, July 17, 2026
The offshore rock installation vessel Acadia is launched at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

JPMorgan Chase Commits $24 Million to Boost Shipbuilding and Submarine Supply Chain in Philadelphia

JPMorgan Chase is investing $24 million to help strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industry, including support for submarine manufacturing and maritime

July 17, 2026
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The rock installation vessel Acadia at sea
Shipbuilding

Great Lakes Takes Delivery of First U.S.-Flagged Jones Act Rock Installation Vessel

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has taken delivery of Acadia, the first U.S.-flagged, Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel, marking a milestone

June 30, 2026
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Matson-containership-Daniel-K.-Inouye
Shipbuilding

Matson’s Fleet Expansion Moves Into Full Production at Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Matson’s $1 billion Aloha Class fleet renewal program reached another major milestone Tuesday as Hanwha Philly Shipyard advanced construction on the second

May 5, 2026
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Monday, March 30, 2026
The John Lewis-class replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO-206) conducts a replenishment at sea with the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), right, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ross (DDG 71)
Defense

Vard Marine Wins U.S. Navy Contract to Develop Next-Generation Logistics Ship Design

Houston-based Vard Marine US, Inc. has secured a contract with the U.S. Navy to help define the service’s future logistics fleet, advancing

March 30, 2026
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
News

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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
Shipping

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
Total Views: 957

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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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Aerial view of a ship drydock in South Korea
Shipbuilding

Hanwha Places Largest U.S. Commercial Ship Order in Over Two Decades

Hanwha Shipping, a U.S. subsidiary of Hanwha Ocean, has placed an order for 10 medium range (MR) oil and chemical tankers from its affiliate, Hanwha Philly

August 28, 2025
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) "State of Maine" sits on the day it was christened, at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shipbuilding

South Korea’s Hanwha to Invest $5B in Philly Shipyard Expansion, Add 10 New Tankers

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group has announced a $5 billion infrastructure plan for Hanwha Philly Shipyard-. as part of South Korea’s broader $150

August 26, 2025
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Maine Maritime Academy’s New Federal Training Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Maine Maritime Academy’s New Federal Training Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) celebrated the christening of the State of Maine at Hanwha Philadelphia Shipyard this week, marking a significant

August 26, 2025
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Monday, August 4, 2025
First grand block of Matson vessel Makua being lowered into the construction dry dock. August 4, 2025.
Shipbuilding

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Kicks Off Hull Assembly for First of Three New Matson Containerships

Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) and Matson marked a significant milestone in American shipbuilding yesterday with the dock-mounting ceremony for the first

August 4, 2025
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Thursday, July 24, 2025
The offshore rock installation vessel Acadia is launched at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

First Jones Act Offshore Rock Installation Vessel Launched in Philadelphia

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has launched the Acadia at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, marking a significant milestone in the U.S.

July 24, 2025
Total Views: 1711

Monday, July 21, 2025
Aerial view of a ship drydock in South Korea
Shipbuilding

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Lands First U.S. LNG Carrier Order in Decades From Hanwha Affiliate

Hanwha Shipping, a unit of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group, announced today it has ordered a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier from Hanwha Philly

July 21, 2025
Total Views: 5618