u.s. shipbuilding


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during his visit in Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 20, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Shipbuilding

Biden Eyes Chinese Shipbuilding Subsidies as Tensions Simmer

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — US President Joe Biden pledged to look into a petition from a group of unions asking his administration to review

March 13, 2024
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
MSC Tessa, one of the world's largest containerships, under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy CSSC.
Shipbuilding

US Labor Unions Call for Investigation Into China’s Unfair Shipbuilding Practices

The United Steelworkers Union (USW) has spearheaded a group of labor organizations to file a Section 301 petition urging the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

March 12, 2024
Total Views: 5691

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Defense

Navy Secretary Del Toro Pursuing Korean Investment to Help Revitalize American Shipbuilding

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro met with top shipbuilding executives in Korea this week, visiting two of the world’s largest and most

February 28, 2024
Total Views: 4932

Friday, November 17, 2023
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro aboard ship
Defense

Navy Secretary Del Toro Launches Government Shipbuilders Council

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro held the inaugural meeting of the Government Shipbuilders Council (GSC) at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on Thursday.

November 17, 2023
Total Views: 3228

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
MARAD Awards $20.8 Million in Small Shipyard Grants
Shipping

MARAD Awards $20.8 Million in Small Shipyard Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards across 20 states in

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 2285

Monday, May 1, 2023
All American Marine Awarded MARAD Small Shipyard Grant
Shipbuilding

All American Marine Awarded MARAD Small Shipyard Grant

All American Marine, a leading manufacturer of aluminum catamarans and monohulls in the Pacific Northwest, has been awarded a Small Shipyard Grant worth

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 2875

Sunday, October 23, 2022
Representative Elaine Luria Shipyard
Navy

Top US Shipbuilding Advocate Faces Difficult Election

Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA), a veteran US Navy ship driver who is one of the nation’s strongest advocates for US shipbuilding, is facing stiff

October 23, 2022
Total Views: 2762

Monday, July 25, 2022
An aerial view of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Shipbuilding

Here Are the 24 Small Shipyards Receiving MARAD Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grant awards to 24 small shipyards in 19 states through

July 25, 2022
Total Views: 6394

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
St. Johns Ship Building’s New Owners See Opportunity in Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Vessels
Shipbuilding

St. Johns Ship Building’s New Owners See Opportunity in Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Vessels

Libra Group subsidiary acquires Jones Act shipyard St. Johns Ship Building, seeing the need for Jones Act-compliant vessels to support the nascent U.S.

June 22, 2022
Total Views: 1584

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Keel Laid for NOAA’s New Oceanographic Research Ship
Shipbuilding

Keel Laid for NOAA’s New Oceanographic Research Ship

A keel-laying ceremony for the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s new oceanographic research ship was held Wednesday in Houma, Louisiana at

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 2342

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Shipbuilders Council of America Announces 2022 Shipyard Safety Awards
Press Releases

Shipbuilders Council of America Announces 2022 Shipyard Safety Awards

“Excellence in Safety,” “Improvement in Safety” and “Significance in Safety Achievement” Awards Given Annually to Shipyards That Advance Safety and

May 26, 2022
Total Views: 298

Monday, November 1, 2021
Foss Maritime Permanently Closes Seattle Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Foss Maritime Permanently Closes Seattle Shipyard

Seattle-based Foss Maritime has announced “with deep regret” the permanent closer of its Seattle shipyard in North Queen Anne. The permanent

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 5048

Monday, June 14, 2021
philly shipyard
Shipbuilding

U.S. Shipyards Support $42.4 Billion in GDP -Report

Private shipyards in the United States support $42.4 billion in gross domestic product and provide more than 107,000 direct jobs, according to new report

June 14, 2021
Total Views: 2479

Friday, September 25, 2020
Metal Shark M48 expedition yacht
Shipping News

Metal Shark Launches New Line of Expedition Yachts

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark is marking its entry into the recreational yacht market with the introduction of a new 48-meter aluminum hull

September 25, 2020
Total Views: 531

Monday, August 5, 2019
SS Antares arrives at Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Begins Work on First Government Contract

U.S. shipbuilder Philly Shipyard has started work on its first government contract, kicking off short-term repair work on the U.S. Department of Transportation

August 5, 2019
Total Views: 300

Friday, November 30, 2018
Matson-containership-Daniel-K.-Inouye
Shipping News

Largest U.S.-Built Containership Arrives in Hawaii for the First Time

The largest containership ship ever constructed in the United States arrived in Honolulu for the first time this week as part of its regular service connecting

November 30, 2018
Total Views: 140

Monday, September 10, 2018
Conley shipyard
Shipping News

Daniel Babin Appointed President of Conley Marine Services

By Rocky Marchiano – Conley Marine Services has announced Daniel Babin has been appointed President of Conley Marine Services following the completion of

September 10, 2018
Total Views: 73

Monday, March 26, 2018
jeffboat
Shipping News

American Inland Shipyard Jeffboat to Close After 180 Years

American inland shipyard Jeffboat will be shutting its doors after more than 180 years in the ship and barge building industry, the shipbuilder confirmed

March 26, 2018
Total Views: 387

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Palmetto State
News

NASSCO Launches Final ECO Class Tanker

General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched the Palmetto State, the final ship in an eight-ship ECO Class tanker program to be constructed at NASSCO.

March 29, 2017
Total Views: 145

Monday, December 12, 2016
U.S. Shipbuilders Ready to Build Trump’s 350-Ship Navy
Shipping News

U.S. Shipbuilders Ready to Build Trump’s 350-Ship Navy

The U.S. shipbuilding industry is ready to work with Donald Trump to help realize his goal of a 350-ship Navy, the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)

December 12, 2016
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