Navy orders two more Arleigh Burke destroyers

The U.S. Navy has awarded contracts for the construction of two more Arleigh Burke class destroyers – DDG 114 at  Ingalls Shipbuilding and DDG 115 at Bath Iron Works. Huntington Ingalls, Inc.,

B.C. provides $40 million backing for Seaspan NSPS bid

Jonathan Whitworth, CEO of Seaspan Marine Corporation, says Seaspan is “both pleased and thankful” for the level of support it has received for its bid to win one of two work packages

Deterding named GM of Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair

Donjon Marine, Co., Inc. reports that Paul Deterding has been named General Manager of Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair, LLC, located in Erie, Pa.  Mr. Deterding will oversee the daily operations of the

Cecon in talks with potential Davie Shipyards buyer

At least one potential buyer is interested in Canada’s bankrupt Davie Yards. Oslo-listed Cecon ASA, which is the yard’s main customer, says it has entered into a preliminary agreement “providing for exclusive