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Canada, South Korea Partner to Rebuild Great Lakes Shipbuilding and Train Submarine Workforce
Defense
February 20, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Canada, South Korea Partner to Rebuild Great Lakes Shipbuilding and Train Submarine Workforce

A major new partnership between South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards aims to bring large-scale shipbuilding back to Canada’s Great Lakes — while building the skilled workforce needed to support future submarine construction....
After Frigate Setbacks, Navy Turns to Commercial-Style Construction Manager for Medium Landing Ship Program
Defense
February 19, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

After Frigate Setbacks, Navy Turns to Commercial-Style Construction Manager for Medium Landing Ship Program

The U.S. Navy has issued a Request for Proposal for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee production of the Medium Landing Ship, marking a significant departure from traditional shipbuilding...
Nordic Nations Rule Out Seizure of Russian Shadow Fleet Ships
Defense
February 19, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Nordic Nations Rule Out Seizure of Russian Shadow Fleet Ships

Leaders from two Nordic states expressed skepticism over ambitions to seize vessels linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, signaling that proposals among allies to tighten restrictions on the Kremlin’s war economy face limits.
Explainer: The US Maritime Action Plan and What It Means for Shipping Lines
Defense
February 16, 2026
From 
The Loadstar
 via 
gCaptain

Explainer: The US Maritime Action Plan and What It Means for Shipping Lines

The White House’s 13 February Maritime Action Plan (MAP) sets out an ambitious strategy: to rebuild US shipbuilding and reduce dependence on foreign-built and foreign-flagged vessels
Pentagon to Move Carrier to Middle East From Caribbean, Officials Say
Defense
February 13, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Pentagon to Move Carrier to Middle East From Caribbean, Officials Say

The Pentagon is sending an aircraft carrier from the Caribbean to the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, a move that would put two carriers in the region as tensions soar between the United States and Iran.
Navy Collision During Replenishment Draws Attention to Complex At-Sea Operations
Defense
February 12, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Navy Collision During Replenishment Draws Attention to Complex At-Sea Operations

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103) and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) collided during a replenishment-at-sea operation in the Caribbean on Tuesday afternoon, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Navy Collision During Replenishment Draws Attention to Complex At-Sea Operations
Defense
February 12, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Navy Collision During Replenishment Draws Attention to Complex At-Sea Operations

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103) and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) collided during a replenishment-at-sea operation in the Caribbean on Tuesday afternoon, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop local shipbuilding capacity there.
Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s Arctic capabilities development. The steel cutting ceremony, held today in Lévis,...
Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa
Defense
August 20, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fire Breaks Out on USS New Orleans Off Okinawa

A U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship, USS New Orleans (LPD-18), suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response from both U.S....
US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska
Defense
August 18, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska

The U.S. continues to monitor extensive Chinese activity in the Arctic waters off the coast of Alaska just outside the Exclusive Economic Zone. Coast Guard Arctic District deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on August 13 to overfly the vessels.
US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska
Defense
August 18, 2025
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska

The U.S. continues to monitor extensive Chinese activity in the Arctic waters off the coast of Alaska just outside the Exclusive Economic Zone. Coast Guard Arctic District deployed a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak on August 13 to overfly the vessels.