Gulf Island Shipyards to build OSU research vessel
JULY 14, 2017— Gulf Island Shipyards, LLC, a subsidiary of publicly traded Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., has been awarded a contract by Oregon State University (OSU) to build a 193 ft x
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Damen and Metal Shark partner for FMS patrol boat project
JULY 11, 2017 — Netherlands headquartered Damen Shipyards Group has entered a partnership with Louisiana based shipbuilder Metal Shark for the construction of up to thirteen Damen SPa 2606 patrol boats. The
Newport News steelworkers union in tentative agreement with HII
JULY 10, 2017 — United Steelworkers (USW) Local 8888 reports that it has reached a tentative agreement with Huntington Ingalls Industries on a new collective bargaining agreement covering Newport News Shipbuilding employees.
Navy issues RFI for what’s now Future Guided Missile Frigate
JULY 10, 2017 — The U.S. Navy has now released its expected RFI for the next generation of frigates that will succeed the current Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Now labeled the Future
VIDEO: Metal Shark introduces Swamp Shark Drive
JULY 10, 2017 — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with Angelle Development, LLC of Breaux Bridge, LA, to introduce an entirely new vessel propulsion system featuring patented technology and several industry
Conrad Shipyard mourns passing of founder Parker Conrad
JULY 7, 2017 — It is with deep sadness that Conrad Shipyard announces the death of its founder, John Parker Conrad, Sr. Surrounded by family and friends, Parker died peacefully on
Vigor starts construction of fifth RB-M C for NYPD Harbor Unit
JULY 6, 2017 — Vigor has begun construction of a fifth 45′ Response Boat – Medium C (RB-M C) for its long-time customer, the New York Police Department Harbor Unit. The vessel
VIDEO: LPD 27 completes builder’s sea trials
JULY 4, 2017 — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that the amphibious transport dock Portland (LPD 27) has completed her first set of sea trials. Ingalls’ test and trials
Ingalls gets LPD 29 advanced procurement contract
JULY 3, 2017 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $218 million, cost-plus-fixed-fee advance procurement contract from the U.S. Navy to provide long-lead-time material and
Damen finalizes Keppel Verolme takeover
JUNE 30, 2017—Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC), a part of Damen Shipyards Group, has finalized its acquisition of the Keppel Verolme shipyard located in Rotterdam from Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine. DSC’s