Category: Security Vessel Shipbuilding
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Turkish firm unveils new air defence frigate design
Turkish naval architecture firm Kuasar Marin Engineering recently unveiled design images of a new type of air defence frigate. The 148-metre vessel will have a crew complement of 229 and a propulsion arrangement consisting of two diesel engines, gas turbines and controllable-pitch propellers. The propulsion will deliver a top speed of 30 knots, a cruising…
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German Navy taps local yard for new training vessels
The German Navy has selected local shipbuilder Fassmer for the construction of four new training vessels in a series. The vessels will be used for nautical training of naval personnel and for the conduct of survival at sea courses. Delivery of the first unit to the navy is scheduled for the end of 2028. The…
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Royal Netherlands Navy takes delivery of new mine countermeasures ship
The Royal Netherlands Navy took delivery of a new mine countermeasures (MCM) vessel in a ceremony in Den Helder on Friday, February 27. HNLMS Vlissingen is the second MCM vessel overall to be built under the Belgium-led replacement mine countermeasures (rMCM) program as well as the first in the class to be built for the…
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New swimmer delivery vehicles handed over to Indonesian defence ministry
Underwater defence technology company Drass recently handed over two new swimmer delivery vehicles (SDVs) to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for use by the Indonesian Navy. The SDVs are equipped with advanced autonomous capabilities, integrating state-of-the-art guidance and navigation systems alongside a fully featured optronic periscope suite. Drass said all autonomous functions were rigorously validated…
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US Navy towing and salvage ship Solomon Atkinson floated out
Austal USA launched the future US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS) USNS Solomon Atkinson at its facilities in Mobile, Alabama, on Monday, February 23. The newest Navajo-class T-ATS honours the late Solomon Atkinson, a US Navy veteran and member of the Metlakatla Indian Community. A decorated US Navy SEAL who saw action during…
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Construction begins on UK Royal Navy’s fourth Type 31 frigate
Babcock International recently held a steel-cutting ceremony to mark the official start of construction of the UK Royal Navy’s fourth Type 31 or Inspiration-class frigate. Like her sisters, the future HMS Bulldog will be used to conduct missions including counter-terrorism and counter-drug patrols as well as disaster response. The frigate will be armed with a…
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Spanish yard to build four support ships for Swedish Royal Navy
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and Spain’s Freire Shipyard have entered into an agreement wherein Freire will build four new support vessels for the Swedish Royal Navy. The new support ships will each have a length of 47 metres, a top speed of 12 knots, a maximum endurance of 10 days, and accommodation for 16…
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Australian port operator unveils new response RIB
The Port Authority of New South Wales (PANSW) in Australia has unveiled a new 10-metre marine response vessel supplied by the Whiskey Project Group. When completed, the new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) will join PANSW’s Sydney Harbour and Port Botany response teams and. With twin outboard engines that deliver speeds of up to 42 knots and an 870-litre fuel capacity, she will support…
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Italian Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel hits the water
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri recently launched a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ordered by the Italian Navy. The future Ugolino Vivaldi is the first in a new class of four OPVs being built by Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, a joint venture owned by Fincantieri and defence technology company Leonardo. Upon completion, the OPV will have a length…
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New berthing and messing barge delivered to US Navy
Bollinger Shipyards of Louisiana has handed over a new berthing and messing barge to the US Navy. APL 72 belongs to a class of barges designated by the navy as the auxiliary personnel lighter–small (APL(S)) vessels. The first two APL(S) vessels, APL 70 and APL 71, were delivered to the navy in 2022 and 2023,…
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Australia’s Marine Rescue NSW commissions new response boat into service
Australian volunteer search and rescue (SAR) organisation Marine Rescue NSW officially commissioned a new response boat into service on Thursday, February 19. The 10-metre rigid inflatable boat (RIB) Trial Bay 30 was delivered to Marine Rescue NSW’s Trial Bay station in June 2024 and has completed more than 60 SAR missions since then, safely returning…
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Partnership to develop unmanned maritime systems for Italian market
Italy’s Piloda Shipyard, through its Piloda Defence division, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Turkish defence shipbuilder Havelsan and VN Maritime Technologies regarding collaboration on the development, integration and commercialisation of unmanned and hybrid (manned–unmanned) maritime platforms tailored for the Italian market. Within the scope of the MOU, Piloda Defence and VN…
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Security Vessel News Roundup | February 17 – Landing craft sea trials, Croatian patrol boat order and more
The US Coast Guard has commissioned its newest fast response cutter while an Australian-designed landing vessel has entered sea trials. Construction continues on a US Navy supply ship as the Croatian Government has placed an order for a new patrol boat. Lastly, a French defence manufacturer has submitted a warship proposal for consideration by a…
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US Coast Guard commissions fast response cutter Frederick Mann
The US Coast Guard commissioned its newest Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC), USCGC Frederick Mann, for official entry into service during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Alaska, on Friday, February 13. Frederick Mann is the coast guard’s 60th FRC and the third to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak. The cutter’s crew will primarily…
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Keel laid for future US Navy oiler Ruth Bader Ginsburg
General Dynamics NASSCO recently held a keel authentication and laying ceremony for the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler (T-AO) ordered by the US Navy. The ship’s namesake, the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, had served on the US Supreme Court for 27 years until her death in 2020. Like…
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Italy’s Guardia di Finanza police orders four additional 44-metre patrol boats from local builder
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza police orders four additional 44-metre patrol boats from local builder Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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First steel cut for new Italian Navy patrol ship
First steel cut for new Italian Navy patrol ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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First steel cut for future Colombian Navy frigate
First steel cut for future Colombian Navy frigate Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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South Korea’s HJ Shipbuilding reports eight-fold YOY profit jump in 2025
South Korea’s HJ Shipbuilding reports eight-fold YOY profit jump in 2025 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Builder’s sea trials completed for US Navy aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy
Builder’s sea trials completed for US Navy aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Turkish Navy’s fifth Istif-class frigate hits the water
VIDEO | Turkish Navy’s fifth Istif-class frigate hits the water Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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French Navy’s new dive support boat floated out
French Navy’s new dive support boat floated out Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | February 3 – US aircraft carrier sea trials, Norwegian submarine orders and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | February 3 – US aircraft carrier sea trials, Norwegian submarine orders and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Birdon to put up sixth US boatbuilding location in Pensacola, Florida
Birdon to put up sixth US boatbuilding location in Pensacola, Florida Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Turkish builder lays keel of future Portuguese Navy support ship
Turkish builder lays keel of future Portuguese Navy support ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on US Navy’s tenth John Lewis-class oiler
Construction begins on US Navy’s tenth John Lewis-class oiler Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on modules for future Royal Navy support ships
Construction begins on modules for future Royal Navy support ships Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Hanwha Group says it aims to create at least 200,000 jobs in Canada by 2040
Hanwha Group says it aims to create at least 200,000 jobs in Canada by 2040 Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Qatari Emiri Navy orders two tugs for port and offshore use
Qatari Emiri Navy orders two tugs for port and offshore use Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Builder selected for Australian Army amphibious vehicle construction project
Builder selected for Australian Army amphibious vehicle construction project Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard selects builders for response boat–small demonstrators
US Coast Guard selects builders for response boat–small demonstrators Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy christens expeditionary fast transport Lansing
US Navy christens expeditionary fast transport Lansing Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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General Dynamics Electric Boat places new submarine dry dock into service
General Dynamics Electric Boat places new submarine dry dock into service Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Canadian builder inks icebreaker design contracts with US and Finnish counterparts
Canadian builder inks icebreaker design contracts with US and Finnish counterparts Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Tender initiated for new Chinese inland rescue vessels
Tender initiated for new Chinese inland rescue vessels Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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China’s Transport Ministry awards rescue vessel design contract
China’s Transport Ministry awards rescue vessel design contract Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Korean builder to supply two additional frigates to Philippine Navy
Korean builder to supply two additional frigates to Philippine Navy Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Louisiana builder secures four-icebreaker contract from US Coast Guard
Louisiana builder secures four-icebreaker contract from US Coast Guard Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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South Korea’s first-ever chemical response vessel to be built
South Korea’s first-ever chemical response vessel to be built Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on US Navy’s fourth LCU 1700-class landing craft
Construction begins on US Navy’s fourth LCU 1700-class landing craft Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US builder launches Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ newest warship
US builder launches Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ newest warship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Future Indonesian Navy frigate floated out
Future Indonesian Navy frigate floated out Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 24 – New US warship classes, Korea-Peru submarine cooperation and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 24 – New US warship classes, Korea-Peru submarine cooperation and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Navy to introduce new class of small surface combatant ships
US Navy to introduce new class of small surface combatant ships Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Japan’s fifth Awaji-class minesweeper floated out
Japan’s fifth Awaji-class minesweeper floated out Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Poland, Sweden ink MOU on submarine procurement
Poland, Sweden ink MOU on submarine procurement Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Austal awarded landing craft medium design and build contract
Austal awarded landing craft medium design and build contract Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on Italian Navy’s fourth U212 NFS submarine
Construction begins on Italian Navy’s fourth U212 NFS submarine Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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South Korea’s newest fast naval patrol vessels floated out
South Korea’s newest fast naval patrol vessels floated out Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Bulgarian Navy takes delivery of new patrol vessel
Bulgarian Navy takes delivery of new patrol vessel Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Norway seeking parliamentary approval for purchase of additional submarines
Norway seeking parliamentary approval for purchase of additional submarines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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First steel cut for UK Royal Navy’s new supply ship
First steel cut for UK Royal Navy’s new supply ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy, Fincantieri Marine Group reach new agreement on Constellation-class ship program
US Navy, Fincantieri Marine Group reach new agreement on Constellation-class ship program Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy scraps Constellation-class frigate program; only two ships to be built
US Navy scraps Constellation-class frigate program; only two ships to be built Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Florida shipbuilder halts construction of US Coast Guard offshore patrol cutters
Florida shipbuilder halts construction of US Coast Guard offshore patrol cutters Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Qatari Emiri Navy’s newest fast attack craft launched in Turkey
Qatari Emiri Navy’s newest fast attack craft launched in Turkey Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Sea trials begin for new Bulgarian Navy patrol vessel
Sea trials begin for new Bulgarian Navy patrol vessel Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Sea trials begin for People’s Liberation Army Navy amphibious ship
Sea trials begin for People’s Liberation Army Navy amphibious ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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HD KSOE Q3 operating profit surges 164.5 per cent year-on-year
HD KSOE Q3 operating profit surges 164.5 per cent year-on-year Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Indian Navy commissions third Sandhayak-class survey ship
Indian Navy commissions third Sandhayak-class survey ship Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Keel laid for new Spanish Navy diver training vessel
Keel laid for new Spanish Navy diver training vessel Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Collaboration to deliver combat system capability for AUKUS submarines
Collaboration to deliver combat system capability for AUKUS submarines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Fujian – Locally built aircraft carrier for Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy
VESSEL REVIEW | Fujian – Locally built aircraft carrier for Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Dongara Marine: celebrating 50 years in the Australian shipbuilding industry
Dongara Marine: celebrating 50 years in the Australian shipbuilding industry Dr Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
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South Korean builder proposes variant of KSS-III submarine for Philippine Navy
South Korean builder proposes variant of KSS-III submarine for Philippine Navy Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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French Navy’s final two FDI frigates to have increased missile capacities
French Navy’s final two FDI frigates to have increased missile capacities Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | November 4 – US and Pakistani submarines, future hospital ship for Africa and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | November 4 – US and Pakistani submarines, future hospital ship for Africa and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Navy christens 28th Virginia-class attack submarine
US Navy christens 28th Virginia-class attack submarine Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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New rescue boats arrive at Saba and Sint Eustatius islands in Dutch Caribbean
New rescue boats arrive at Saba and Sint Eustatius islands in Dutch Caribbean Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders reports H1 FY2025-26 results
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders reports H1 FY2025-26 results Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Indonesian Navy commissions new fast attack craft
Indonesian Navy commissions new fast attack craft Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Shareholders approve merger of HD Hyundai Heavy and HD Hyundai Mipo
Shareholders approve merger of HD Hyundai Heavy and HD Hyundai Mipo Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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South Korea’s fourth KSS-III submarine hits the water
South Korea’s fourth KSS-III submarine hits the water Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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French Navy’s commando force to receive new semi-rigid boat
French Navy’s commando force to receive new semi-rigid boat Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Keel laid for US Navy towing and salvage ship Lenni Lenape
Keel laid for US Navy towing and salvage ship Lenni Lenape Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Caister Lifeboat formally names 14m rescue craft
UK’s Caister Lifeboat formally names 14m rescue craft Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Initial sea trials completed for US Navy submarine Massachusetts
Initial sea trials completed for US Navy submarine Massachusetts Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | October 7 – Spanish Navy’s newest submarine, Dutch fleet support ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 7 – Spanish Navy’s newest submarine, Dutch fleet support ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Spanish Navy christens second Isaac Peral-class submarine
Spanish Navy christens second Isaac Peral-class submarine Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Devon and Cornwall Police takes delivery of patrol catamaran
UK’s Devon and Cornwall Police takes delivery of patrol catamaran Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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UK firm unveils new 17m interceptor series
UK firm unveils new 17m interceptor series Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Seaspan, Genoa Design ink technical design services agreement for future Canadian icebreaker
Seaspan, Genoa Design ink technical design services agreement for future Canadian icebreaker Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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New agreement covers supply of 3D-printed components for US Navy submarine construction
New agreement covers supply of 3D-printed components for US Navy submarine construction Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | September 30 – US Navy destroyers, Chinese ocean-going hospital ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 30 – US Navy destroyers, Chinese ocean-going hospital ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Chinese ocean-going hospital ship hits the water
New Chinese ocean-going hospital ship hits the water Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy christens destroyer Louis H. Wilson Jr.
US Navy christens destroyer Louis H. Wilson Jr. Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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French Navy’s lead FDI frigate arrives at new homeport
French Navy’s lead FDI frigate arrives at new homeport Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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MHI Maritime Systems launches new patrol vessel for Japan Coast Guard
MHI Maritime Systems launches new patrol vessel for Japan Coast Guard Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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First steel cut for new sail-equipped patrol vessel for French maritime affairs directorate
First steel cut for new sail-equipped patrol vessel for French maritime affairs directorate Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Locally-built dive support craft delivered to Indian Navy
Locally-built dive support craft delivered to Indian Navy Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Republic of Korea Navy’s fifth Sejong the Great-class destroyer floated out
Republic of Korea Navy’s fifth Sejong the Great-class destroyer floated out Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | September 16 – Australian patrol ship deliveries, German-Indian submarine project and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 16 – Australian patrol ship deliveries, German-Indian submarine project and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Spanish Navy’s lead F110-class frigate floated out
Spanish Navy’s lead F110-class frigate floated out Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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TKMS enters into negotiations for construction of future Indian Navy submarines
TKMS enters into negotiations for construction of future Indian Navy submarines Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Royal Australian Navy takes delivery of ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat
Royal Australian Navy takes delivery of ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard exercises option for additional Sentinel-class cutters
US Coast Guard exercises option for additional Sentinel-class cutters Will Xavier Go to baird maritime