Op-Ed: State of Great Lakes shipbuilding
By Brendan Falkowski, Owner, Shipwatcher News Just over the last few months shipbuilding has gone from a forgotten industry in America to routinely making front page headlines. The current world climate has
Shipbuilding
Bollinger-led team picked to build six Arctic Security Cutters
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the White House yesterday by President Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, a team led by Bollinger Shipyards, in partnership with Rauma Marine Constructions, Seaspan
Austal gets USD 100 million in Australian EFA funding for Mobile shipyard expansion
In a filing yesterday, Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reported the execution of a loan agreement forUSD 100 million in funding from Export Finance Australia (EFA), the Australian Government’s exportcredit agency, to enhance
Hanwha picks former PEO Ships Tom Anderson for top new U.S. shipbuilding role
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and former Program Executive Officer, Ships, Tom Anderson has joined Arlington, Va.-headquartered Hanwha Defense USA as president of U.S. shipbuilding. Anderson served in the U.S. Navy for 34
NSRP selects three R&D projects for $6.2M in awards
The Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) has selected a new round of R&D projects for award, as part of the program’s continuing mission to employ a unique
St. Johns Ship Building books a three-barge construction contract
Palatka, Fla.-based St. Johns Ship Building reports that it has been awarded a new contract by Johnson Bros. Corporation covering the construction of three 140 x 40 x 8 foot steel material
J.F. Brennan christens barge honoring late Mike Turner
J.F. Brennan Co. christened its newest barge, the Michael Turner, on September 20 in honor of a late superintendent whose leadership and spirit left a lasting mark on the marine construction firm.
Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025
Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference, taking place November 4–5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City
Colonna’s Shipyard to invest $70M to acquire new fourth dry dock
Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. (CSI), the oldest continuously operating family-owned shipyard in the United States, is to acquire of a fourth dry dock, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing commitment to supporting
Birdon America launches its inaugural apprenticeship cohort
Birdon America has officially launched its inaugural apprenticeship cohort, marking a major milestone in its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled maritime tradespeople to support both U.S. defense and commercial