Shipyard

Shipyards and dockyards are places where ships are repaired and built. These can be yachts, military vessels, cruise liners or other cargo or passenger ships. Dockyards are sometimes more associated with maintenance and basing activities than shipyards, which are sometimes associated more with initial construction. The terms are routinely used interchangeably, in part because the evolution of dockyards and shipyards has often caused them to change or merge roles.

Countries with large shipbuilding industries include Singapore, South Korea, Australia, Japan, China, Germany, Romania, Turkey, Poland and Croatia. The shipbuilding industry tends to be more fragmented in Europe than in Asia. In European countries there are a greater number of small companies, compared to the fewer, larger companies in the shipbuilding countries of Asia.

Most shipbuilders in the United States are privately owned, the largest being Huntington Ingalls Industries, a multibillion-dollar defense contractor, and the oldest family owned shipyard being Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA. The publicly owned shipyards in the US are Naval facilities providing basing, support and repair.

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Protests grow against Korea’s mega yard merger

Splash24/7 22 Feb 2019

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)’s plan to take over Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is hitting a bump with strong opposition from both shipyards’ worker’s unions ... The protest later escalated with the union members throwing eggs at the KDB building ... ....

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Congressman Pappas defends shipyard funding amid border wall talks

Portsmouth Herald 21 Feb 2019

KITTERY, Maine — Though it remains largely unknown if funding allocated to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will be subject to diversion by President Donald Trump, Congressman Chris Pappas, D-N.H., visited the yard Wednesday, touring the nuclear submarine overhaul facilities and ......

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Think globally, Sitharaman tells defence shipyards

The Hindu 21 Feb 2019

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged Defence Ministry shipyards not to constantly seek equipment manufacturing contracts from the ministry, and to explore global markets as well ... by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a public sector undertaking, at Mormugao port....

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NH delegation urges Trump to not seize funds from naval shipyard for border wall

Bangor Daily News 21 Feb 2019

In a letter to the president Tuesday, the New Hampshire federal delegation opposed the possible reallocation of congressionally approved funding for construction at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to be used for the U.S.-Mexico border wall ... the country’s public shipyards ... Shipyard Cmdr....

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Foremost Group orders kamsarmax pair at CSSC Chengxi

Splash24/7 21 Feb 2019

US-based dry bulker owner Foremost Group has placed an order at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard for the construction of two 85,000 dwt kamsarmax bulk carriers ... ....

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Here's what really happened during the false report of a shooter at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The Virginian-Pilot 20 Feb 2019

After the Navy received a false report of an active shooter at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, social media lit up with people saying they heard gunshots, saw someone placed in an ambulance and grief counselors were on base. Some smelled a ... ....

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CBMM to host beginners shipyard programs

The Star Democrat 20 Feb 2019

ST ... Both workshops will be held in CBMM’s Shipyard, and advanced registration is required. Intro to Woodworking will be held from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m ... CBMM’s Apprentice for a Day Shipyard Programs take place year-round, offering demonstrations, workshops, intensives with visiting master craftsmen, on-the-water experiences, and customized programming ... ....

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NH delegation asks Trump to avoid using shipyard funds to build wall

Union Leader 20 Feb 2019

In a letter sent to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, all four members of the New Hampshire congressional delegation opposed the possible reallocation of congressionally approved funding slated for construction at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the National Guard for use to construct the U.S.-Mexico border wall....

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Official explains what happened during the false report of a shooter at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Stars and Stripes 20 Feb 2019

There was a report of an active shooter on a Navy shipyard. “Lockdown Lockdown Lockdown,” Norfolk Naval Shipyard wrote on Facebook ... The shipyard’s main campus is spread over 585 acres and includes 201 buildings ... Adding to the chaos, the shipyard said earlier in the morning that a threatening message was discovered on a restroom wall....

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DSME workers vote to strike against Hyundai Heavy takeover

Splash24/7 20 Feb 2019

Around 5,200 of the 5,600 members of DSME’s labor union participated in the vote, with over 92 percent voting for industrial action ... ....

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Keppel finds sale and leaseback solution to deliver Mexican jackup

Splash24/7 20 Feb 2019

IPC, the parent company of Grupo R, will provide a parent company guarantee on Grupo R’s charter payment obligations ... ....

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Sembcorp Marine to shut local yard by the end of this year

Splash24/7 20 Feb 2019

In announcing its full year results SembMarine, one of the two largest shipyard companies in Singapore, said it ......

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Delegation: Shipyard, NH Natl Guard could suffer over wall

The Washington Times 19 Feb 2019

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire's Democratic congressional delegation says the Trump administration's plan to take funds from military construction projects to build a border wall could hurt the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the New Hampshire National Guard. U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who led a letter dated Tuesday, said she's ... ....