Surface Navy Association Names New President

The Surface Navy Association (SNA) announced the appointment of retired Vice Admiral Ron Boxall as its new President, succeeding retired Vice Admiral Rick Hunt, who has served in the role since 2019.

Fincantieri Launches “Viking Mira” Cruise Ship

The “Viking Mira," a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched at the Ancona shipyard. The ship is scheduled to debut in spring 2026, offering itineraries in the Mediterranean and

Shipbuilding Played An Important Role in 15% Tariff onSouth Korea

South Korea's shipbuilding industry played "the most important role" in securing an agreement with the U.S. on tariffs, an analyst said on Thursday (July 31).President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (July 30)

HII Reports Q2 2025 Results

Huntington Ingalls Industries, America’s largest military shipbuilder and a global defense technology provider, announced its second-quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting robust cash generation, strategic progress in AI-driven shipbuilding…

Nexans, Crowley Wind Services to Build Cable Lay Barge for US Ops

French subsea power cable maker and services provider Nexans has formed partnership with Crowley Wind Services to develop and operate a Jones Act compliant cable lay barge. The cable lay barge will

As China's Economy Slows, So Too Does Dry Bulk Shipping

“We estimate the dry bulk supply/demand balance to weaken in both 2025 and 2026, compared to 2024. Demand growth is expected to slow, impacted by a weaker economic outlook for China and

Hydrofoiling Ferry Could Prevent Seasonal Travel Disruption at Isles of Scilly

Artemis Technologies is leading a feasibility study on the establishment of a new ferry service between Newlyn in Cornwall and St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, around 30 miles off the

DHT Secures Post-Delivery Finance for VLCCs

Tanker company DHT Holdings, Inc. has entered into a $308.4 million senior secured credit facility for the post-delivery financing of the company’s four newbuildings.The vessels are currently under construction at Hyundai Samho

Panama Auditor Files Suit to Scrap CK Hutchison-Controlled Port Contract

Panama's comptroller general, Anel Flores, said on Wednesday he had filed suit to the nation's Supreme Court against a contract to operate ports near the Panama Canal, held by a local firm