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General Dynamics NASSCO books $1.7BN two-ship TAO contract
General Dynamics NASSCO reports that it has been awarded $1.7 billion for the construction of T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The ships are part of NASSCO’s current multi-ship contract from the U.S.
Shipbuilding
Maritime Partners repowers M/V John Austin
Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners has repowered the twin-screw pushboat M/V John Austin, replacing its Cummins QSK38 (1300 hp @ 1800 rpm) with a Mitsubishi S12R-Y3 engine rated at 1260 hp @
November 2025
This month’s features explore how offshore, workboat, and patrol sectors are adapting to new markets, cleaner power, and evolving demands.
Le Groupe ALMACO opens new Quebec City head office
Le Groupe ALMACO, the Canadian subsidiary of Turku, Finland-headquartered ALMACO Group, has officially inaugurated its new head office in Quebec City, strengthens its international collaboration with Davie Shipbuilding. As we reported earlier,
Baudouin: Genuine marine engines made for world-class vessels
Sponsored Content: For over a century, Baudouin has been powering the global maritime industry with engines built on reliability, endurance, and innovation. Founded in 1918 in France, the company has become a
ICE swoops on 25 at Louisiana shipyard
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reports that, on October 30, ICE Homeland Security Investigations New Orleans, with support from Enforcement and Removal Operations New Orleans, conducted an intelligence driven operation targeting immigration
![Maritime industry leaders, civic and government representatives, and guests joined Colonna’s Shipyard employees and apprentices during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s new Trades Training Building in Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2025. L to R: Reanna Gallegos, production manager, CSI Waterfront operations; U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R.–Va.); Kevin Callis, CSI outside machine shop foreman; Kenny Caudle, CSI pipe shop foreman; U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D–Va.); Jordan Webb, CSI president. [Photo: CSI]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RibbonCutting-8-300x225.jpg)
Colonna’s Shipyard opens new Trades Training Building
Strengthening regional shipyard workforce development and local industry partnerships, Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. (CSI) last week opened its new Trades Training Building. Marking a major investment in workforce development and regional
Tim Taylor named VP engineering, technology and design at NNS
HII (NYSE: HII) reports that Tim Taylor has been appointed vice president of engineering, technology and design at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. Taylor, a U.S. Navy veteran, has served Newport
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VIDEO: Master Boat unveils its new state-of-the-art dry dock
Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders, Inc. has taken delivery of a new, state‑of‑the‑art floating dry dock, giving the company direct control over launch schedules and accelerating vessel deliveries. Designed and built by
VIDEO: Senate hearing focuses on reviving U.S. commercial shipbuilding
How do we modernize and accelerate U.S. commercial shipbuilding while strengthening America’s broader maritime industrial base? That was the focus of a senate subcommittee hearing titled “Sea Change: Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding.” Convened