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The construction of these modules is the result of the strategic partnership formed in 2022 between Austal USA and Electric Boat, supported by the U.S. Navy. General Dynamics Electric Boat web site image

Austal USA to build three Virginia-class submarine modules

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The delivery of the 8,487 dwt. Empire State, which has a running speed of 18 knots, marks the delivery of the first government ship built using the VCM contract model. TOTE Services photo

Philly Shipyard delivers first national security multi-mission vessel

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The contract also includes options for nine additional craft and associated support efforts. Austal USA rendering

Navy awards Austal USA $91.5 million landing craft contract

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U.S. Navy photo by mass communication specialist 1st Class Zac Shea

U.S., Moroccan navies conduct joint firing exercise

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The port call and follow-on at-sea engagements occurred during the 70th anniversary of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance which began July 25, 1953. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard cutter visits Republic of Korea

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The tug Franklin Reinauer carried rescue workers to Lower Manhattan. Tugs from Moran, McAllister, K-Sea and others also helped in the transport of workers and survivors. US Coast Guard / PA2 Tom Sperduto photo.

Remembering 9/11: Calling All Boats 22 years later

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Arnie Hammerman photo.

Test driving the Coast Guard’s new over-the-horizon cutter boat

Capt. Arnie Hammerman

The Conception was anchored in Platts Harbor, off Santa Cruz Island, Calif., when it caught fire in the early morning of Sept. 2, 2019. Ventura County Fire Department

NTSB renews call for Coast Guard to strengthen passenger vessel safety

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Coast Guard challenges mount

Ken Hocke

The 210' Reliance-class cutter returned to its homeport of Pensacola, Fla., earlier this month. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard cutter returns to Florida after multimission patrol

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The new Navajo class of U.S. Navy towing, salvage and rescue ships is named in recognition of the tribe and the Diné people. Bollinger Shipyards Inc. photo

Bollinger delivers Navajo T-ATS vessel to the U.S. Navy

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New trailing suction hopper dredge will go to work in 2027. Eastern Shipbuilding Group rendering

Eastern gets green light from Corps to build hopper dredge

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Coast Guard cutter Winslow Griesser. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Using the Constitution to avoid accountability in a fatal accident at sea

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