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Greenland Says ‘No Thanks’ To Trump’s Hospital Ship
Defense
February 22, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Greenland Says ‘No Thanks’ To Trump’s Hospital Ship

COPENHAGEN, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday “no thanks” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea of sending a hospital ship to Greenland, a territory that Trump has...
Trump Announces Greenland Hospital Ship Mission as Mercy and Comfort Sit in Alabama Shipyard
Defense
February 22, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Announces Greenland Hospital Ship Mission as Mercy and Comfort Sit in Alabama Shipyard

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday via social media that the United States will send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical care, posting alongside an illustration of the...
Trump Announces Greenland Hospital Ship Mission as Mercy and Comfort Sit in Alabama Shipyard
Defense
February 21, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Announces Greenland Hospital Ship Mission as Mercy and Comfort Sit in Alabama Shipyard

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday via social media that the United States will send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical care, posting alongside an illustration of the...
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,...