The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collectively spend billions of dollars to replace aging ships that conduct search and rescue, icebreaking, and research ...

HII and GrayMatter Robotics announced plans to integrate physical AI into shipbuilding processes.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group launched a new vehicle-passenger ferry named FALCON in Panama City. The ferry is being built for the Fisher Island Community Association and is scheduled for delivery next ...

The United States is intensifying efforts to reinvigorate its domestic manufacturing base, with shipbuilding—critical to both economic strength and national security—a key focus. Despite being the ...

Improved technology is critical if U.S. shipbuilding companies are to regain a place in the world commercial shipbuilding market. To be profitable, it is necessary that U.S. shipbuilders at least be ...

In December of 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard announced the award of two contracts to build up to six Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) icebreakers. The announcement declaring the vessels would be built ...

Hypertherm Plasma Gouging Shines At The 4Th Shipbuilding New Processes & Equipment Application Exchange Conference. EINPresswire/ -- The 4th Shipbuilding New Processes & Equipment Application Exchange ...

Suggested Citation: "Programs to Increase the Technological Competitiveness of U.S. Shipyards." National Research Council. 1996. Shipbuilding Technology and Education. Washington, DC: The National ...