Davie Defense Kicks Off $1 Billion Shipyard Revamp at Gulf Copper

Published Jun 1, 2026 5:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined executives from Davie Defense to inaugurate the shipbuilder's modernization drive at...

Vard Secures Norway’s Highest Value Order to Build Deep-Sea Research Vessel

Published May 29, 2026 6:55 PM by The Maritime Executive

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, signed its highest value single ship contract and the largest o...

Published May 21, 2026 8:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

Estonian State Fleet signed a design and shipbuilding contract with the Polish shipyard CRIST for the construction of its first fu...

Published May 20, 2026 6:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

Taiwanese shipping company Un-Ming reports that it is continuing its business growth and diversification strategy with the naming...

Published May 19, 2026 5:39 PM by The Maritime Executive

After 18 years, the U.S. Navy has commissioned the last Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship, a lightweight, high-speed surface comb...

Published May 17, 2026 10:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

In the past few years, the UAE’s shipbuilding sector has been able to build an international client base resulting in an increase...

Published May 17, 2026 10:03 PM by The Maritime Executive

The outfitting process for newbuilds could benefit from a new University of Michigan project to develop autonomous robots and AI m...

Published May 15, 2026 7:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

Pictures recently appeared showing the first-ever installation of solid wind sails on an LNG carrier. Hanwha Ocean highlighted the...

Published May 15, 2026 5:28 PM by The Maritime Executive

Canada marked what is being called a major milestone both for its National Shipbuilding Strategy and its ocean science capabilitie...

Published May 14, 2026 11:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Wednesday, British defense shipbuilder Babcock told its investors that it would be taking a steep charge due to rework on the f...