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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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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Navy Secretary Announces Review of Faulty Welds on Critical Ships
Service investigates shipyard issues in aircraft carrier and submarine welding. U.S. Navy officials reported that faulty welds were discovered on three vessels, including the aircraft carrier USS George…
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