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India’s Swan Defense Shipyard Revives Old Projects as it Develops Yard

Published Feb 24, 2026 7:13 PM by The Maritime Executive

Efforts continue to show progress at reviving India’s shipbuilding industry at the yard in Pipavav, formerly operated by the Relia...

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The Hybrid Adjustable Tip Propeller: Adaptability and Efficiency

Published Feb 24, 2026 4:19 PM by Fundilusa/EGM

Across all vessel types, operators are being asked to cut emissions, protect schedules and keep assets productive in a world of sh...

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In South Korea, a New Push to Phase Out Foreign Workers in Shipyards

Published Feb 24, 2026 3:36 PM by The Maritime Executive

It is no secret that Korea's shipbuilders have a shortage of domestic labor, and have been recruiting immigrant workers from South...

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Austal Finalizes Large Contract to Build Australia’s Landing Craft Heavy

Published Feb 20, 2026 7:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia highlighted the announcement by the government’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defe...

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Austal USA Appoints its Fourth President in Five Years

Published Feb 19, 2026 4:27 PM by The Maritime Executive

Naval shipbuilder Austal USA announced Thursday that president Michelle Kruger has stepped down from running day-to-day operations...

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Mare Island Dry Dock Files Bankruptcy to Save, Reorganize Its Business

Published Feb 19, 2026 3:03 PM by The Maritime Executive

Nearly two months after saying it was likely to close after losing a key U.S. Coast Guard contract, California’s Mare Island Dry D...

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CMA CGM Signs India’s First Shipbuilder Order for Containerships

Published Feb 18, 2026 2:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

France’s CMA CGM Group and India’s Cochin Shipyard finalized a contract for the construction of containerships, which is being cal...

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HD Hyundai Samho is Making Serious Plans to Install Humanoid Robots

Published Feb 17, 2026 7:18 PM by The Maritime Executive

Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho says that it is studying ways to introduce humanoid robots into its yard, and is examining ROI...

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Scottish Shipbuilder Tapped for Innovative Workboat Enters Administration

Published Feb 16, 2026 7:28 PM by The Maritime Executive

A small, family-run shipbuilder that received UK government funds for an innovative project has lapsed into administration. Coasta...

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Russia to Build 10 More Icebreakers and 46 Salvage Vessels to Develop NSR

Published Feb 13, 2026 1:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

Russian authorities recently announced plans for the next phase of the development of the Northern Sea Route as part of Vladimir P...

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