Shipbuilding

The 70-passenger vessel was built to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T regulations and is fuel efficient at cruising speeds as well comfortable during tours and snorkel operations, according to a statement released by AAM. All American Marine photo

All American delivers ocean tour and dive boat to Hawaii

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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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WorkBoat archive photo.

WorkBoat Looks Back: September 1963, 1973, 1983

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Arnie Hammerman photo.

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

Capt. Arnie Hammerman

The Saildrone unmanned science vehicle is solar- and wind-powered, and carries a passive acoustic array with satellite link to transmit data to remote operators onshore. Robin Coles photo.

Saildrone vehicles track whales around offshore wind power

The new boat can operate at speeds of up to 35 knots with a cruising range of up to 300 nautical miles. Incat Crowther photo

Incat Crowther-designed patrol boat delivered to Thailand

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Rusty Murdaugh, Austal USA's former president; Spencer Johnson, Austal USA lead naval architect; Ray Miller, P.E., MACE board of directors. Austal USA photo

Murdaugh steps down as Austal USA’s president

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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 ship docking tug will make its home in Virginia. McAllister Towing photo

Washburn & Doughty delivers Tier IV tug to McAllister Towing

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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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The new contract calls for the construction of four ferries. Conrad Shipyard rendering

Conrad Shipyard awarded Puerto Rico ferry contract

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