u.s. shipbuilding


Friday, April 3, 2026
POTUS and SECWAR shaking hands under the American flag on a us military base
Navy

Trump’s 2027 War Department Budget Plan Could Exceed $1.5 Trillion

By Erik Wasson and Gregory Korte (Bloomberg) President Donald Trump is preparing to release a fiscal year 2027 budget plan on Friday that will frame his

April 3, 2026
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Monday, March 23, 2026
National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

60 Minutes Catches Up to America’s Shipbuilding Crisis Long Flagged by Maritime Industry

The U.S. shipbuilding crisis broke into the national spotlight this week as 60 Minutes took a closer look at the growing gap between American

March 23, 2026
Total Views: 4601

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) under construction at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
News

U.S. Maritime Administrator Carmel Warns U.S. Must Rebuild Entire Maritime ‘System,’ Not Just Shipyards

U.S. Maritime Administrator Stephen Carmel warned Tuesday that rebuilding American maritime power will require far more than simply expanding shipyard

March 10, 2026
Total Views: 3144

Friday, February 13, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation at the White House in Washington, following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
Navy

Trump Unveils White House Maritime Action Plan to Restore U.S. Seapower

America builds under 1% of commercial ships. The White House Maritime Action Plan bets on vessel fees, a trust fund, and zones, but Congress is the clock.By

February 13, 2026
Total Views: 10105

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Rendering of the Liberty Class autonomous surface vessel based on the Damen Stan Patrol 6009 hull design.
Defense

A Privately Funded Autonomous Warship Puts a New Navy Shipbuilding Model to the Test

Blue Water Autonomy unveiled the Liberty Class, a privately funded 190-foot autonomous surface vessel designed for serial production as the U.S. Navy looks to

February 11, 2026
Total Views: 20610

Friday, February 6, 2026
Christening of a John Lewis-class fleet oiler at the NASSCO shipyard.
Shipbuilding

Labor Department Eases Insurance Rules for U.S. Shipbuilders

The U.S. Labor Department has issued new guidance easing insurance requirements under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a move aimed at

February 6, 2026
Total Views: 2639

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
Total Views: 3159

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
Total Views: 2359

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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: 841

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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: 2012

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
Total Views: 1393

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
Total Views: 3086

Monday, October 13, 2025
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
Total Views: 2329

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
Total Views: 1217

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
Total Views: 3042

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

Opinion: Want More Ships? Fix How Washington Builds Them

President Donald Trump’s call for new investment in U.S. shipbuilding comes at a pivotal moment. From icebreakers to training ships, America faces rising

October 1, 2025
Total Views: 2312

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Department of Interior officials tour Dominion Energy’s wind turbine installation vessel Charybdis under construction at the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, March 20, 2024. Photo courtesy BOEM
Shipbuilding

Singapore’s Seatrium Offloads Texas AmFELS Yard to Karpowership for $50 Million

Singapore-based Seatrium Limited has announced the divestment of its AmFELS Yard in Brownsville, Texas, to Karpower Valley LLC for S$65 million (USD 50.6

September 23, 2025
Total Views: 1853

Friday, September 5, 2025
Austal USA and Master Boat Builders Join Forces to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity
Shipbuilding

Austal USA and Master Boat Builders Join Forces to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity

Austal USA and Master Boat Builders, Inc. have entered into a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic outsourcing partnership designed to expand

September 5, 2025
Total Views: 2534

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The USS Nantucket (LCS 27) is christened and launched at Fincantieri Marinette Marine
Defense

Fincantieri Adds 600 Shipyard Workers as U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance Gains Steam

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) has added more than 600 workers to its U.S. shipyards since February 2025 amid what company officials describe as a revival of

September 3, 2025
Total Views: 5308

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
Total Views: 3599