Shipbuilding

In October 2024, Conrad Shipyard delivered its first yard repair, berthing, and messing (YRBM) barge to the Navy. Conrad photo. Additional photos of YRBM features were taken by Ken Hocke, WorkBoat.

Navy awards Conrad Shipyard additional YRBM contract

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Colonna's Shipyard, Norfolk, Va. Doug Stewart photo

Trump signs resolution to maintain Small Shipyard Grant funding levels

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Wendella Tours & Cruises’ new passenger vessel will help the Chicago-based company meet growing demand for sightseeing and dinner cruises. Burger Boat Company image.

Wendella orders tour vessel from Burger Boat

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LCAC 112 was delivered to the Navy on March 13. US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) photo.

Textron Systems delivers LCAC 112 to Navy

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Saildrone launched its first aluminum Surveyor class USV off the Austal USA production line on Mobile Bay, Ala. on March 4. Saildrone photo.

Saildrone and Palantir partner to expand AI-powered maritime intelligence

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Hughs Bros. Inc.'s newest 206' drydock Michael heads to her new home in Red Hook, Brooklyn. All photos belong to Hughes Bros.

Hughes Bros adds new floating drydock in Brooklyn

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CMA CGM Group Norfolk, Virginia. CMA CGM Group photo

CMA CGM pledges $20 billion investment to US maritime

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The aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy arrived at Brownsville, Texas. Feb. 2 to start dismantling. International Shipbreraking LLC photo.

Carrier USS John F. Kennedy goes to the breakers

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An icebreaker rendering for the Canadian Coast Guard. Davie image.

Canada awards polar icebreaker contracts to Davie and Seaspan

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Jan Allman is the new CEO at shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Fincantieri Marinette Marine photo.

Jan Allman returns as CEO of Fincantieri Marinette Marine

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The NOMARS program’s prototype vessel, USX-1 Defiant, completed construction in February 2025 at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders shipyard. Serco North America photo.

DARPA launches NOMARS warship USX-1 Defiant

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The Regent Viceroy seaglider, a 12-passenger electric powered flying boat, is planned to be delivered in 2026. Regent rendering.

REGENT seaglider begins sea trials

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A keel laying March 5 in Philadelphia marked the start of construction on the fifth and final National Security Multi-Mission Vessel. TOTE Services photo.

Keel laying for fifth – and final – National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

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