Royal Caribbean may be ready to build new cruise ship

In a conference call with investors today, Royal Caribbean Chariman and CEO Richard Fain said that the company may be ready to look to building a new cruise ship. “We feel time

Marinette Marine launches LCS 3

The Lockheed Martin-led industry team launched the third Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Fort Worth, at the Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin on Saurday. Just prior to the launch of the 389 ft

NSRP picks new projects for funding

The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) says its Executive Control Board has selected 13 new research and development projects for awards totaling approximately $1.3 million. The projects will come under the umbrella

BAE Honolulu gets $6.89 million more for Port Royal repairs

BAE Systems, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $6,898,595 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4408) for the USS Port Royal (CG 73) repair availability. This repair availability modification will consist of repairs

Coast Guard awards contract for fourth National Security Cutter

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded its shipbuilding sector a $480 million fixed-price incentive contract for construction of a fourth National Security Cutter (WMSL 753). Construction

Vinashin woes have ripple effect

Developing shipbuilding countries hoping to be “the next Korea,” or “the next China,” might consider the woes of troubled Vietnamese shipbuilder Vinashin — and their impact on the rest of the Vietnamese

Canada awards design contracts for research vessels

Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Gail Shea, has announced the award of contracts for the design of four new scientific research vessels the Canadian Coast Guard. A $2.5 million contract for

Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding names set for revival

Time to repaint some gantry cranes? Northrop Grumman continues its preparations for a spin off of its shipbuilding operations to its shareholders. According to an SEC filing today by New Ships, Inc.,

Aluminum Chambered Boats ceases operations

Bellingham, Wash., boatbuilder Aluminum Chambered Boats has ceased operations. Its 35 employees were sent home Monday. Interim president Tom Latham told local media that the recession, mounting debt and the company’s inability

Northrop Grumman cuts jobs at Newport News

Tough news from Matt Mulherin, VP and GM of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding – Newport News. Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding has cut around 380 salaried employee jobs at the shipyard. The cuts were effective

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