The federal government seeks to support the development of the small shipyard ecosystem in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced that $35.1 million in funds from the Maritime Administration (MARAD)…
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Naval Academy Integrates Robotics and Autonomous Systems into Summer Training
The superintendent said that the fleet will become “seamlessly integrated” with crewed and uncrewed craft. The U.S. Naval Academy recently had midshipmen complete the inaugural “YP NEXT” training,…
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USS George Washington Heads to Middle East to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln
Secretary Hegseth said that reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the Lincoln were misrepresented. The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East to relieve the…
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Senate Advances Stop-Gap Funding Measure
The bipartisan deal expands on the House proposal to fund the government through early December. The Senate Appropriations Committee released a continuing resolution draft on Sunday, which would…
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U.S. Coast Guard Finalizes Construction Contracts for Six Arctic Security Cutters
The new vessels are intended to increase U.S. security in the Arctic. The U.S. Coast Guard announced that two contracts have been finalized to construct and deliver six…
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MARAD to Invest $35 Million in Shipyard Revitalization
The administration grants are for upgrades to equipment, facilities, and workforce training. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will award $35 million…
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White House Proposes Cargo Taxes to Support U.S. Shipbuilding
The Maritime Action Plan would raise between $66 billion and $1.5 trillion to support the infrastructure of U.S. shipbuilding over the next 10 years. The White House proposed…
Read MoreLabor Department Makes $8 Million Available for Shipbuilding
The move aligns with President Trump’s executive order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” The Department of Labor announced that $8 million in grants will be made available on September…
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NTSB Investigating the Crash of Mexican Navy Ship into Brooklyn Bridge
The focus is on the tug boats and the ship’s sudden acceleration. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of the Mexican Navy tall ship…
Read MoreAmazon Begins Drone Deliveries After FAA Approval
Phoenix metro area is the first to experience the Prime Air program. Amazon has begun to deliver certain items, weighing five pounds or less, in the area of…
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