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

HII announces leadership changes at Newport News Shipbuilding

JUNE 29, 2017 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports several leadership changes at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Lucas Hicks has been promoted to vice president of construction for the aircraft carrier

Bollinger Shipyards delivers FRC 24

JUNE 28, 2017 — Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Oliver Berry, the 24th Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard took delivery of the ship yesterday

Ingalls Shipbuilding to build first Flight III DDG 51

JUNE 28, 2017 – Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a contract modification to incorporate the “Flight III” upgrades to the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer Jack

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