u.s. shipbuilding


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

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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
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Fincantieri Rallies Washington for ‘Shipbuilding Renaissance’ as Industry Reaches Critical Crossroads
Shipbuilding

Fincantieri Rallies Washington for ‘Shipbuilding Renaissance’ as Industry Reaches Critical Crossroads

Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding giant behind the U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class frigates, hosted a high-profile event in Washington, D.C. this

July 17, 2025
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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Fincantieri Taps New U.S. CEO Amid American Shipbuilding Revival
Shipping

Fincantieri Taps New U.S. CEO Amid American Shipbuilding Revival

Fincantieri SpA is set to appoint George Moutafis as head of its US unit, according to people familiar with the matter, betting on an American shipbuilding

July 3, 2025
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard building dock
Shipbuilding

GAO Report Reveals Critical Gaps in Maritime Administration’s Shipbuilding Support Programs

A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has found that despite having four financial assistance programs designed to bolster U.S. shipbuilding,

July 2, 2025
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Monday, June 23, 2025
hyundai heavy shipyard
Shipbuilding

Edison Chouest, HD Hyundai Team Up to Bring Dual-Fuel Containership Construction to U.S.

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai has entered into a strategic partnership with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to construct commercial vessels in the United

June 23, 2025
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Photo of the Navy warship illuminated by lights at a dock under a dark night sky
Shipbuilding

Vigor Marine Group Combines Key U.S. Shipyards, Strengthening Domestic Maritime Capability

In a major consolidation move aimed at boosting America’s commercial and defense maritime capabilities, five prominent U.S. ship repair and marine service

June 19, 2025
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's budget request for the Department of Defense, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Defense

Pentagon Calls Shipbuilding a Top Priority, But Congress Says Budget Falls Short

The Department of Defense has placed shipbuilding at the heart of its FY2026 strategy, pledging $5.9 billion to revitalize the U.S. maritime industrial base

June 11, 2025
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
US Navy supply ship docking at a shipyard with tugboats
Defense

Austal Disputes Hanwha’s Claims About U.S. Regulatory Approval for 100% Ownership

Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has challenged South Korean defense giant Hanwha Group’s announcement regarding U.S. regulatory approval

June 10, 2025
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Monday, June 9, 2025
Austal USA shipyard
Defense

South Korea’s Hanwha Cleared to Boost Control of U.S. Navy Shipbuilder Austal

Hanwha Group has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to increase its shareholding in Australian

June 9, 2025
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
USCGC Calhoun aerial
Defense

DHS Cancels $260M Coast Guard Cutter Contract with Huntington Ingalls

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced today the cancellation of a delayed Legend-class National Security Cutter contract with

June 5, 2025
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
St Johns Shipbuiding
Shipbuilding

Florida Shipyard Lands First-Ever U.S. Navy Contract in Pivot from Offshore Wind

St. Johns Ship Building, a Florida-based shipyard owned by Americraft Marine, has been awarded its first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract to construct a Dive

May 29, 2025
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
US Navy warship and US Merchant Marine tanker underway at sea
Defense

U.S. Maritime Power in Decline: New Report Reveals Critical National Security Risks

A new report released today by the Open Markets Institute paints a dire picture of America’s diminishing maritime capabilities, highlighting

May 28, 2025
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Sunday, May 25, 2025
Aerial view of a ship drydock in South Korea
Shipping

Trump Says US Wants To Make Tanks And Ships, Not T-Shirts

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, May 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his tariff policy was aimed at promoting the domestic

May 25, 2025
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard building dock
Shipbuilding

Report: Hanwha Plans Major Investment in Philly Shipyard, Sets Sights on LNG Carriers

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group is reportedly planning a major investment for improvements at its recently acquired Philly Shipyard, with plans to

May 20, 2025
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A lng tanker at sea
Shipping

LNG Industry Warns U.S.-Built Ship Mandate Could Derail Energy Exports

U.S. energy groups are asking President Donald Trump's administration to exempt liquefied natural gas tankers from a new rule that will require producers to

May 7, 2025
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Bollinger and Edison Chouest Form Strategic Alliance to Fast-Track U.S. Arctic Icebreaker Production
Shipbuilding

Bollinger and Edison Chouest Form Strategic Alliance to Fast-Track U.S. Arctic Icebreaker Production

Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) announced today the formation of the United Shipbuilding Alliance (USA), a strategic partnership aimed at

May 6, 2025
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
SECNAV John Phelan tours Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Korea
Defense

Secretary of Navy Visits South Korean Shipyards Amid Growing Maritime Ties

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visited major South Korean shipyards this week amid strengthening maritime cooperation between the United States and the

May 1, 2025
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
port of long beach
Shipbuilding

SHIPS Act 2.0: What’s New in the 2025 Push to Revive U.S. Maritime Power

The SHIPS for America Act is back—and this time, it’s bigger, broader, and backed by a second companion bill aimed squarely at tax reform. Introduced today

April 30, 2025
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The first-in-class National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, NSMV 1, aka Empire State VII, is floated out of dry dock at Philly Shipyard. Photo: courtesy of RADM Alfultis
Shipbuilding

Trump and Congress Chart a New Course on U.S. Maritime Policy

America’s long-neglected maritime sector is suddenly sailing into the policy spotlight—on parallel tracks. In a matter of weeks, both the White House and

April 30, 2025
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