Newport News Shipbuilding makes leadership team promotions

OCTOBER 19, 2017 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports two promotions to the leadership team at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Dave Bolcar is promoted to vice president of submarine construction, which

Hyundai Vinashin launches d’Amico LR1 trio

OCTOBER 19, 2017 — Milan Stock Exchange listed d’Amico International Shipping (DIS) today launched the first three LR1 (long-range) vessels in its history in a ceremony at the Hyundai Vinashin shipyard in

J-ENG wins first 6UEC45LSE-C1 order

OCTOBER 2, 2017 — Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has received its first order for a 6UEC45LSE-C1 engine. It will be installed in a RO/RO vessel which will be built at Kanda Shipbuilding

GD BIW gets funding for two more Arleigh Burke destroyers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 —The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works funding for the planning and construction of two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, DDG 126 and DDG 127. The contract modification

GAO reports on USCG polar icebreaker plans

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 — In a report released yesterday, the GAO looks at the status of the U.S. Coast Guard’s polar icebreaking fleet, at its heavy polar acquisition program and its plans

SeaOne inks LOI with Sembcorp Marine for large CGL carriers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 – Houston headquartered SeaOne Caribbean LLC has signed a letter of intent with Sembcorp Marine subsidiary Sembcorp Marine Specialised Shipbuilding Pte. for the design and construction of at least

Prototype propeller produced by 3D printing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — A prototype of a 1,350 mm diameter ship’s propeller has been completed using additive manufacturing (3D printing) techniques. Named WAAMpeller, the prototype has been produced by a cooperative

Vard wins order for expedition cruise ship

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 — Vard Holdings Limited has secured a contract for the design and construction of an expedition cruise vessel for Coral Expeditions of Australia. Developed by Vard Design in Norway

U.K. unveils new National Shipbuilding Strategy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 — U.K. Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has unveiled a new National Shipbuilding Strategy that sets out plans for the first batch of Type 31e frigates. The strategy is

MARAD awards $9.8 million in Small Shipyard Grants

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $9.8 million to 18 small U.S. shipyards through its Small Shipyard Grant Program. These investments

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