shipbuilding

As geopolitical tensions rise between Washington and Beijing, the U.S. is adopting an innovative approach to bolster its naval capabilities. This new video

(Bloomberg) In any high-stakes military conflict with China, the US Navy will be critical to winning. But America’s shipbuilding industry is far from able to

The Virginia-class submarine project may exceed its budget by $17 billion—surpassing the price tag of an entire new aircraft carrier. By Tony Capaccio

China is accelerating the construction of a next-generation heavy-duty research icebreaker, signaling its growing ambitions in polar research and marking a

By Klaus Lauer and Andreas Rinke PAPPENBURG, Germany, Aug 22 (Reuters) – The German government is working on a deal to secure the future of

The container ship fleet’s capacity has surged by 1.6 million TEU since the beginning of the year and has seen an 11% year-over-year increase to 29.5

Malaysia’s MISC Berhad, through its tanker subsidiary AET, has signed contracts for the world’s first two ammonia dual-fuel Aframaxes. The deal

By Andrew Mills DOHA, March 31 (Reuters) – QatarEnergy QATPE.UL CEO Saad Al Kaabi announced on Sunday that the company has finalised

SYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) – Fiji will strike a deal with Australia to upgrade ports and shipbuilding infrastructure, months after its prime minister

HOUSTON, March 17 (Reuters) – Venture Global LNG said on Sunday it would acquire a fleet of nine liquefied

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain OpEd) Today, the US Navy is experiencing two contrasting situations. On one hand, the USS Carney and other warships continue

by Joaquin Sapien (ProPublica) In July 2016, warships from more than two dozen nations gathered off the coasts of Hawaii and Southern California to join the

A total of 62 alternative-fueled vessels were ordered in July, including a record number of methanol-fueled ships, according to the latest figures from DNV’s

The adage “what gets measured gets managed” rings hollow for American shipyards, as the U.S. Maritime Administration and Navy fall short of

by John Konrad (gCaptain) South Korean conglomerate Hanwha, valued at $42 billion, is considering a strategic acquisition of Austal, a pivotal player in the

The U.S. Navy has concluded a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) with Larsen & Toubro Shipyard in Kattupalli, India, the White House announced on Monday.

Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) has announced a partnership with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to create a roll-on/roll-off barge for their Vulcan Centaur

In response to the increasing demand for CO2 transportation resulting from the growth of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, a group of Japan’s

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a $526 million contract for a fourth Constellation-class frigate for the U.S. Navy at Fincantieri Marinette

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In the grand tapestry of American history, the narrative of industry and manufacturing has often been the undercurrent that