The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service.

Blessey Marine places first Tier 4 towboat into service

The M/V Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a 2,600-horsepower towboat and the first Tier 4 vessel in the New Orleans-based Blessey Marine Services fleet, has entered service. The twin-screw vessel is powered by two

HII marked one year of NNS Charleston Operations in Goose Creek, S.C. The company hosted community and Navy leaders at the facility and a town hall event for all NNS Charleston Operations shipbuilders on Thursday, Jan. 22. [Photo by Todd Corillo/HII]

NNS Charleston Operations celebrates its first anniversary

HII (NYSE: HII) last week marked the first anniversary of its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Charleston Operations in Goose Creek, S.C. The company hosted community and Navy leaders at the facility and

Swan Defence’s upgraded Gujarat shipyard. [Photo: SDHI]

India’s Swan Defence books landmark $227M chemical tanker order

Indian shipbuilder Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (formerly Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited) has signed its first newbuild contract since its Gujarat shipyard was upgraded under the new management of parent

The RApide 3000-Z2 pushboats are designed for shallow-draft operation, enabling safe and efficient navigation throughout the Amazon River basin.

Innovative RAPIDE 3000-Z2 pushboat is designed for Amazon Basin operations

Canadian naval architect firm Robert Allan Ltd. has completed the design of the RApide 3000-Z2 pushboat, an innovative and challenging vessel tailored to the unique conditions of Brazil’s Madeira River system. The

Laborde Products, working through dealer Bay Area Diesel, has completed a repower of the M/V Launch Runner.

Bay Area Diesel completes repower of M/V Launch Runner

Laborde Products, working through dealer Bay Area Diesel, has completed a repower of the M/V Launch Runner, a quad-screw crew boat owned by G&S Marine. The project replaced four Scania DI13 Tier

Marquette Transportation Company celebrated the christening of its newest towboat, the M/V John Paul Eckstein.

Marquette Transportation christens the M/V John Paul Eckstein

On January 10, 2026, Marquette Transportation Company celebrated the christening of its newest towboat, the M/V John Paul Eckstein, and honored its namesake, John Paul Eckstein, during a traditional Christening Ceremony in

Balenciaga shipyard [Image: AD Ports]

AD Ports completes EUR 11.2M acquisition of Astilleros Balenciaga

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) reports that its subsidiary Safeen Drydocks, part of Noatum Maritime, has acquired 100% ownership of Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga for a total consideration of EUR

David Carver [Photo: GD NASSCO]

David Carver named new chairman of SCA board

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has announced the new leadership of its board of directors. David Carver, president of General Dynamics NASSCO, has moved up from vice chairman to chairman of

Keel for third corvette

Rauma Marine Constructions marks more milestones in corvette program

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the Finnish shipyard tapped to play a critical role in U.S. Arctic Security Cutter icebreaker program, reports a strong start to 2026. Yesterday it marked major milestonea in

Two sponsors christened future USNS Lansing (EPF 16): Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, and Rep. Lisa McClain (closest to camera). [Photo: Austal USA]

Austal USA christens USNS Lansing, the final EPF

The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship — the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) — was christened April 10 at Austal USA’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard. The christening marked a major milestone

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