MARAD will raise 2026 funding for its Small Shipyard Grant Program to $35 million, while also moving ahead with new port and marine highway awards across the United States.
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Polidano Group for two CF 3850 vessels, expanding cargo capacity and adding more flexible Mediterranean transport options.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard and Hanwha Defense USA joined the U.S. Navy’s next-generation military support ship conceptual design project with VARD, giving Hanwha an early role in a planned 13-ship programme and strengthening its future bid position.
Hanwha Ocean is strengthening partnerships with Canadian companies to improve its position in the CPSP bid, where local industrial contribution is a key evaluation item.
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the second of four CF 3850 vessels to Reederei Bernd Sibum, with the series featuring hybrid propulsion, shore power capability and additional fuel-saving technology backed by German government support.
The U.S. Navy has ended the MASC effort and launched a new marketplace model for medium unmanned surface vessels, aiming to test mature designs quickly and move into production in FY27.
BLRT Grupp has ordered a new $43 million floating dry dock for Klaipėda, with the 15,000 t unit set to replace an existing dock and expand capacity for Panamax-class vessel work.
HD Hyundai has expanded its humanoid welding robot project with Persona AI, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Robotics, targeting phased deployment in shipyards after prototype completion and field testing.
Bursa.ro reported that Romania is preparing a potential full takeover of Damen Mangalia and could shift the shipyard toward military production under the EU’s SAFE mechanism, with Rheinmetall seen as a possible future participant.
