u.s. shipbuilding


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: 9046

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: 19928

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: 2587

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: 3119

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: 2353

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: 835

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: 2007

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: 1366

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: 3079

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: 2326

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: 1215

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: 3037

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: 2307

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: 1847

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: 2500

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: 5302

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: 3590

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
Total Views: 4617

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
Total Views: 4812

Monday, July 21, 2025
Chesapeake Shipbuilding shipyard
Shipbuilding

Trump Administration Announces $8.75 Million in Small Shipyard Grants, Continuing Funding Decline

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $8.75 million in grants to support 17 small shipyards across 12 states, Transportation Secretary Sean P.

July 21, 2025
Total Views: 2675