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National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Program Achieves Construction Milestone with Third Keel Laying
TOTE Services, LLC (TOTE Services), an affiliate of TOTE, LLC (TOTE Group), and Philly Shipyard, Inc. (Philly Shipyard), the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), has marked a significant construction milestone at a keel …
May 2, 2023 / Naval
US Navy Awards Bollinger Shipyards Contract To Build Sixth Berthing Barge
Bollinger Shipyards has been awarded the contract for designing and constructing the sixth Auxiliary Personnel Lighter-Small (APL(S)) 67 Class berthing and messing barge by the US Navy. The construction work for this vessel will take place at …
Apr 13, 2023 / Naval
Fincantieri and Cantiere Navale Vittoria Lay The Keel Of The Italian Coast Guard Multi-Role Offshore Vessel
Fincantieri and Cantiere Navale Vittoria have recently celebrated the laying of the keel of a Multi-purpose Offshore Unit (UAM) that has been commissioned by the Italian Coast Guard. The event was held at Cantiere Navale Vittoria's shipyard in …
Apr 4, 2023 / Naval
Kongsberg Maritime To Supply Propulsion Systems For The Philippine Navy’s New Offshore Patrol Vessels
Kongsberg Maritime announces the sale of six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for installation in six new 94-metre offshore patrol vessels for the Philippine Navy. Each propulsion set will consist of twin …
Mar 7, 2023 / Naval
Extensive range of Wärtsilä solutions chosen for two Chilean Navy vessels
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main propulsion machinery, as well as a range of other equipment and systems for two new 110-metre long amphibious transport vessels being built for the Chilean Navy. The order was placed by Astilleros y …
Mar 1, 2023 / Naval
BAE Systems Awarded $145 Million Contract for USS Nitze Modernization
BAE Systems has received a $145 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $161 million …
Feb 28, 2023 / Naval
Fincantieri: LPD Al Fulk For Qatar Launched In Palermo
At the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, and Italian Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, the launching ceremony of “Al Fulk”, the amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing …
Jan 25, 2023 / Naval
Fairbanks Morse Defense Awarded Sole-Source Service Contract for LCS Freedom-Class Vessels
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has been awarded a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) requirements contract by the U.S. Navy. The agreement makes FMD the sole source for …
Jan 25, 2023 / Naval
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens the Third Ship in the T-AO Fleet Oiler Program for the US Navy
General Dynamics NASSCO christened the future USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207), the third ship for the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, on Saturday (Jan21). Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro, served as the principal speaker …
Jan 23, 2023 / Naval
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded Advanced Planning Contract for Zumwalt-Class Ships
HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $10.5 million contract today for the modernization period planning of Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) and USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001). “Ingalls is …
Jan 9, 2023 / Naval