
Damen SPa 4207, the second of four Damen vessels on order for the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, has been handed over in Kingston, Jamaica.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, held a launching ceremony for the second of two large multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) being built for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

The Royal Navy’s Type 83 destroyer, which is planned to ultimately replace the Type 45 destroyer, will be in the concept phase in early 2022, UK officials revealed.

The Indian Navy has proceeded with its fleet expansion by revealing its plans to commission two naval vessels by the end of the month.

The German Navy’s sail training ship Gorch Fock will be returning to sea on 19 November despite a massive increase in repair costs and the fact that it has spent years in the docks and out of service.

Shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) has held a steel-cutting ceremony for new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Quentin Walsh to be built for the US Navy, marking the beginning of the construction process.

Singapore-based ST Engineering has secured, through its marine business, a sub-contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to work on the construction of four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels.

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has commissioned its fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II frigate built by local shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has signed a contract with the Italian Coast Guard for the design and construction of a multi-role offshore patrol vessel (OPV).

HMS Cutlass, the first of two vessels being built for the Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron, has undergone initial trials and has performed “beyond expectations”, UK-based company BMT Group revealed.

US military shipbuilding giant Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has christened pre-commissioning unit (PCU) New Jersey at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.

Damen Shipyards Sharjah (DSS) in the United Arab Emirates has launched a new landing craft (LST 100) ordered by the Nigerian Navy.

The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned the second Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ship at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia.

Shipbuilder Austal USA has christened expeditionary fast transport (EPF-13) USNS Apalachicola built for the US Navy.