Shipbuilding

The shipbuilding industry has to evolve like any other business. Ken Hocke photo

Shipbuilders must mix proven methods with today's technology to survive

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All of Birdon’s production activities will take place at Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, La. Birdon America photo

Birdon America awarded $1.187 billion USCG contract

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Littoral Combat Ship from Austal USA. Austal USA photo

Military vessels are rolling out of Gulf Coast shipyards

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The vessel is designed to enhance the on-board customer experience with top-of-the-line amenities and provide improved comfort throughout their journey. All American Marine rendering

All American Marine awarded contract for Alaska tour vessel

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The Empire State VII training ship for SUNY Maritime was moved to a berth at Philly Shipyard Sept. 24, 2022 for final outfitting, testing and commissioning. Michael Alfultis/SUNY Maritime via Twitter.

Keel laid for second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

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The vessel has a capacity of 378 guests in 189 staterooms. VARD photo

Vard delivers 378-passenger vessel to Viking

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The custom-built 40'x14' Explorer 40 workboat’s primary purpose is to transport heavy machinery and equipment to further support the efforts of the Suffolk County Public Works Department. Silver Ships photo

Silver Ships delivers new landing craft to New York

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Tidewater owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore support vessels in the industry. Norwegian Electric Systems AS photo

Tidewater orders NES battery package for PSV retrofitting

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A keel laying ceremony for the first 82' crew transfer vessel for Atlantic Wind Transfers was held earlier this month at St. Johns Ship Building in Palatka, Fla. St. Johns Ship Building photo

St. Johns holds keel laying ceremony for offshore wind vessels contract

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Forecasts indicate that by 2050 over 200 gw of new FOWT will be in operation, equating to around 13,500 units. Damen Shipyards rendering

Damen developing vessels to support floating offshore wind turbines

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The Delaware pilots have ordered its fourth Chesapeake-class launch and 11th pilot boat built by Gladding-Hearn since 1957. Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding rendering

Delaware pilots order new 54' launch from Gladding-Hearn

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The boat is designed for carrying passengers and providing dive support for Kanapachi harvesting operations in Hawaii. Tideman Boats US photo

Tideman Boats delivers its first U.S. hull

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Registration open for the 2022 International WorkBoat Show

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