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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

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

HII Awarded $2.4 Billion To Build Amphibious Assault Ship LHA9

HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding has been awarded a $2.4 billion U.S. Navy fixed-price-incentive contract for the detail design and construction of amphibious assault ship LHA 9. The award includes options, that if exercised, would bring the …
Oct 31, 2022 / Naval

Amphibious Transport Dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) Sails Away From Ingalls Shipbuilding

San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) departed from HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Monday, en route to its commissioning site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.“Ingalls Shipbuilders take great pride in …
Jul 13, 2022 / Vessels

Huntington Ingalls Industries Successfully Completes Builder’s Trials for Amphibious Assault Ship Tripoli (LHA 7)

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced Monday (Jul22) the successful completion of builder’s trials on the amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7). The second ship in the America class spent four days at sea in the Gulf of Mexico, …
Jul 24, 2019 / Naval