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EDGE Group and Fincantieri Formalise MAESTRAL Shipbuilding Joint Venture and Announce 400 Million Euro Order for 10 Naval Vessels
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, have signed an agreement today formalising the launch of MAESTRAL an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding Joint …
May 22, 2024 / Naval
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens the Fifth Ship in the ESB Program for the U.S. Navy
General Dynamics NASSCO christened the USNS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), the fifth ship for the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program, today. The Honorable Sean Coffey, General Counsel of the Navy, served as the principal speaker at the …
May 8, 2024 / Naval
Kongsberg Maritime secures contract to supply propeller systems to Damen Naval for four Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates
Kongsberg Maritime will supply four shipsets of its controllable pitch propeller systems and associated equipment, including shaftlines. It is the second collaboration between Damen Naval and Kongsberg Maritime in the past 18 months. Kongsberg …
Apr 19, 2024 / Naval
Keel laying of the first multi-role corvette celebrated at Rauma shipyard
The keel of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette was lowered at Rauma shipyard on Thursday 11 April. The traditional keel laying ceremony celebrates in effect the birth of the ship and marks the actual start of construction of the ship’s hull. …
Apr 12, 2024 / Naval
Kongsberg Maritime to supply Promas propulsion systems for the United States Coast Guard’s new Offshore Patrol Cutter programme
As well as twin Promas, Kongsberg Maritime is contracted to supply steering gear, rudders, fin stabilisers and tunnel thrusters for the Offshore Patrol Cutter programme Kongsberg Maritime has been selected by Austal USA to supply its Promas …
Apr 11, 2024 / Naval
Damen unveils new Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) to meet today’s defence & security challenges
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new ship design based on modern defence and security requirements. The Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) has been co-developed with the Portuguese Navy, the vessel’s launching customer. It is a solution for the …
Feb 27, 2024 / Naval
Fincantieri: Steel Cutting of the New Hydro-Oceanographic Ship of the Italian Navy
The steel cutting ceremony of the new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) of the Italian Navy, intended for mapping and scientific monitoring activities, as well as in support of the initiatives of the Hydrographic Institute, took place Tuesday …
Dec 20, 2023 / Naval
Fincantieri Launches The First Phase Of The European Patrol Corvette Project With Signature Of Modular And Multirole Patrol Corvette Contract
On the 24th October 2023, with a ceremony held at OCCAR premises in Rome, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) has signed with a Consortium, coordinated by Naviris and gathering together Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), …
Oct 26, 2023 / Naval
Government of Canada announces construction of the Canadian Coast Guard's first-ever hybrid vessel in Gaspé
In Canada and around the world, the effects of climate change and ocean warming are undeniable. To address this issue, it is more important than ever to find sustainable and resilient solutions to ensure the safety of our waters. In line with the …
Oct 25, 2023 / Naval
General Dynamics NASSCO awarded ship repair contract valued at up to $754 million
General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced on Friday (Oct13) it was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for the maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). …
Oct 16, 2023 / Naval