u.s. shipbuilding


Wednesday, July 10, 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

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $8.75 Million to Small Shipyards

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $8.75 million in grant awards to 15 small shipyards in 12 states

July 10, 2024
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
OOCL Spain
Shipbuilding

Biden Administration Launches Probe into China’s Unfair Shipbuilding Practices

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the launch of an investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by China in the shipbuilding,

April 18, 2024
Total Views: 1434

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Shipbuilding

Labor Unions Propose Fees on Chinese-Built Ships Calling at U.S. Ports

US Labor unions are calling for a fee to be imposed on vessels constructed in China that dock at US ports in response to what they perceive as unfair

March 13, 2024
Total Views: 3748

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
Total Views: 2195

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: 5705

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2024. U.S. Navy Photo
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: 4949

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: 3245

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: 2299

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: 2878

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: 2764

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: 6414

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: 1597

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: 2352

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: 307

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: 5066

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: 2494

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: 546

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: 314

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: 148

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: 88