Shipbuilding

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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The new boat will serve as a state-of-the-art scientific exploration platform and support faculty research along the Northern California and Oregon coasts. All American Marine photo

All American delivers research vessel to Cal Poly Humboldt

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President Donald J. Trump delivers the first address of his second term, pledging to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding, before a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, March 4, 2025. White House photo.

Trump pledges shipbuilding revival, special tax incentives for US yards

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Austal USA photo

Austal USA named ‘Large Company of the Year’

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