Shipbuilding

The LRUSV System will usher in a new era of naval technology while increasing the lethality of U.S. forces. Metal Shark photo

Metal Shark to provide autonomous vessel system to the Marines

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The NSMV will feature numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and have space for up to 600 cadets in a first-rate maritime academic environment at sea. Marad rendering

Marad authorizes construction of two additional NSMVs

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The new dredge is scheduled to enter service in 2024. Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting rendering

Cashman Dredging announces design contract to expand hopper dredge fleet

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First of two passenger ferries for Kitsap Transit, designed by BMT, and built at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. BMT photo

BMT's latest passenger catamaran ferry is delivered to Kitsap Transit

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autonomous-ship-render-rolls-royce — A Rolls-Royce rendering of an autonomous ship. Rolls-Royce photo.

Three ways that autonomy is affecting the maritime and offshore service industry

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The vessel is Brix Marine’s third IPS drive catamaran. The first was a 4216-CTC model, the Bob and Betty Beyster, designed and built by Brix Marine in 2019. Bob and Betty Beyster photo

Brix Marine building third IPS-drive catamaran

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Autonomous vessel market will see substantial growth over the next decade.

Autonomous ship market value to $165 billion by 2030, report says

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Small Shipyard Grant Program deadline expected to be in late February. Ken Hocke photo

Small Shipyard Grant Program application clock ticking

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Between mid-March and late June 2020, 25% of the naval shipyards' production workforce had been on administrative leave due to being at high risk for severe complications tied to the Covid-19 virus. U.S. Navy photo

Portland native part of Navy shipyard's response to Covid-19

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FRC-42 — Four more Sentinel-class fast response cutters have been authorized to be built at Bollinger Shipyards. Bollinger Shipyards photo

Spending bill includes funding for four more fast cutters

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Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 4.56.32 PM — Charlie Crane and Marcus Delano photos

Brix Marine delivers new water taxi to New Jersey

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Screen Shot 2020-12-22 at 12.53.45 PM — Matsonia and sistership Lurline have a deep draft of 38' and weigh in at over 50,000 metric tons. Matson Inc. photo

Matson takes delivery of another of its Hawaii fleet renewal ships

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