Tag #Shipbuilding

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Greek Shipwrights: A Dying Craft

The number of traditional Greek boatyards, once exceeding 300, has dwindled, leaving skilled shipwrights like Jani Karabas and Giorgos Kiassos as the last custodians of a dying craft, highlighting a loss of maritime heritage and impacting local economies.

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Barrow-in-Furness Shipyard's Renaissance: A National Model of Economic Revitalization

The completion of the sixth Astute-class submarine at Barrow-in-Furness shipyard has spurred a renaissance, driven by increased military orders due to rising global conflict fears, resulting in a massive expansion of the workforce, infrastructure investment, and population growth, offering a nationa...

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Hanwha Revitalizes U.S. Shipbuilding with $100 Million Philly Shipyard Investment

Hanwha Group's $100 million purchase of the Philly Shipyard aims to modernize U.S. shipbuilding, creating over 1,000 jobs and increasing production tenfold by 2035, challenging East Asian dominance in the sector.

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Ferguson Marine Wins Royal Navy Warship Contract

Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, Scotland, signed a contract with BAE Systems to build three sections of the Royal Navy's HMS Birmingham frigate, securing work for its 300 employees after concerns about the yard's future following delays in CalMac ferry projects and despite past cost overru...

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US Invests US\$8.6 Billion in Arctic Icebreaker Fleet Expansion

The US will spend over US\$8.6 billion to expand its Arctic icebreaker fleet to three heavy, multiple medium and additional light/medium icebreakers, countering rising Russian and Chinese influence in the strategically important Arctic region.

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BC Ferries awards $1B ferry contract to Chinese shipyard amid trade dispute

BC Ferries awarded a $1-billion contract to China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ferries for its Vancouver Island routes, citing the Chinese company as the only bidder offering the best deal; this decision is controversial due to Canada's strained trade relations with China an...

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Putin Visits Saint Petersburg Maritime University, Underscoring Role in Shipbuilding and Electric Vessel Development

President Vladimir Putin visited Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University on Navy Day, reviewing its role in training specialists for the Russian fleet and its collaboration with Emperium on electric ship development, including the successful testing of the Moyka 2.0 vessel.

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Stockton Pitches Itself as Next U.S. Shipbuilding Hub

Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi is in Washington, D.C., lobbying the Trump administration to designate Stockton as a major U.S. shipbuilding hub, citing the city's existing infrastructure and workforce, aiming for implementation within one year, driven by President Trump's executive order to revital...

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SSN(X) Submarine Program Faces 9-Year Delay Due to Cost Overruns

The Navy's next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine program, originally planned for 2031, is delayed until at least 2040 due to rising costs and production constraints, raising concerns about U.S. undersea dominance and impacting the Navy's ability to conduct critical missions.

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Guangzhou Leads China's Green Shipping Boom

Driven by global demand for eco-friendly vessels, Guangzhou's shipyards are operating at full capacity, securing orders for LNG, ammonia, and electric-powered ships, reflecting China's leadership in green shipping technology and the International Maritime Organization's new global emission reduction...

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Ferguson Shipyard Needs £25 Million to Survive

The Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow urgently needs £25 million to secure its future, facing a lack of work after next year despite possessing high-quality shipbuilding skills, owing to decades of underinvestment and recent governance issues.

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Japan PM Vows Support for U.S. Shipbuilding, Better SDF Treatment

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged support for the U.S. shipbuilding industry and better treatment for SDF personnel, while a poll shows nearly 60% of Japanese expect rice prices to fall with the new farm minister.

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