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In an era where global maritime dynamics are shifting, America faces a stark maritime reality. China’s formidable shipyard capabilities highlight an urgent need for the U.S. to treat its shipyards not just as facilities, but as strategic national assets. It's time for a robust National Strategy that caters to shipbuilding and leverages the strengths of small and mid-sized crafts. By fostering innovation and fortifying our shipyard infrastructure, we can bolster our competitiveness on the seas.     Ships have consistently symbolized a nation's strength and economic power. The imperative is not merely to keep up, but to redefine, reform, and revitalize America’s shipbuilding capabilities. Click the link to explore why a recalibration of our shipyard strategy is not just necessary, it’s essential: https://lnkd.in/gHa_Ay66   #FMD #Shipbuilding #MaritimeStrategy #NationalSecurity

The maritime cluster in our region plays a significant role in the changed security policy landscape we are facing. At GCE Blue Maritime Cluster, we have a high focus on security and preparedness. We aim to increase awareness, knowledge, and competence through seminars and close dialogue with companies, academia, and defense representatives. This collaboration will help us map out effective measures to assist within this segment. The maritime industry plays a central role in strengthening the defense in Norway, and the Norwegian maritime cluster, with its complete and world-leading value chain, has extensive expertise in building, equipping, maintaining, and operating the defense vessels that Norway and NATO need. This places the cluster uniquely positioned to support national and international defense operations.🌐 The government's long-term plan emphasizes the importance of maritime clusters representing the entire value chain. The plan highlights that close collaboration among actors in the clusters can foster innovation. The maritime cluster in our region is known for its strong collaboration across disciplines and for enhancing overall innovation strength. Right now, we should collaborate and innovate for a goal that is slightly larger than ourselves - security and preparedness. No other region in Norway is better equipped to do this than ours. Read the full chronicle by our Cluster CEO Pierre Major, and Leader of Strategic Communication in ÅKP Elisabeth Solvang ⬇

Last week, a group of Canadian CEOs at the forefront of Canada’s marine industry gathered to tour Seaspan ULC's Vancouver Shipyard and meet with the company’s CEO, John McCarthy. They discussed the importance of a strong supply chain to Canada’s fleet construction and sustainment capability while agreeing that one of Canada’s fundamental strengths is collaboration. Combined, our companies represent thousands of Canadian workers and deliver considerable economic impact in every province. For many of us, growth has been fueled by opportunities created at home under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. With NSS momentum achieved and ship production now fully underway, we are ready to work together to ensure Canada’s marine sector remains strong while also supporting partners and allies around the globe. Special thanks to the Canadian Marine Industry and Shipbuilding Association (CMISA) for helping to coordinate the Canadian CEO tour and to Seaspan for the very warm welcome. Tours will continue with visits to other shipyards and government leaders in the coming months. If you lead a company in the marine space and are interested in more information, please connect with CMISA CEO, Colin Cooke. Pictured: Emily Smits CPA,CMA, PMP, Denis Morais, Mike Fitzpatrick, Gina Pecore, Francis Fontaine, Victoria Belbin M.M.S, ICD.D, John McCarthy, G. Mark Collett, ICD.D, SCMP, Shaun Horning, Colin Cooke, and Bill Inwood Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) ACADA - Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association Naval Québec Modest Tree SHIPCONSTRUCTOR SOFTWARE USA, INC. Robert Allan Ltd. Genoa Design International Ltd. Bronswerk Group Crosbie Gastops Canal Marine & Industrial Inc. #MarineInnovation #Shipbuilding #maritimesector #marineengineering #NSS #CanadianWorkforce #LeadershipInAction

"Propelling Forward: Key Trends in the Europe Marine Propellers Market" 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 : In 2023, the Europe Marine Propellers Market was valued at USD 1.29 billion and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.66% during the forecast period. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 : The Europe Marine Propellers Market is experiencing steady growth, driven by the rising demand for advanced marine propulsion systems across various sectors, including commercial shipping, recreational boating, and naval defense. 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 + 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕: https://lnkd.in/d9zFsFRb 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 : Europe relies heavily on imported goods, with a projected 6% increase in imports within the European Union, driving demand for marine propellers as governments promote local manufacturing. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to a surge in defense spending, resulting in increased demand for naval capabilities, such as new mine countermeasure boats in Poland and heightened NATO military presence. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 : The Europe Marine Propellers Market is evolving with several key trends shaping its future. One significant trend is the increasing focus on sustainability and environmental compliance, prompting manufacturers to innovate eco-friendly propeller designs and materials that minimize emissions and enhance fuel efficiency. 𝑼𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑷𝑫𝑭 𝒏𝒐𝒘! https://lnkd.in/daQkvXmD 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 : Spain leads the Europe Marine Propellers Market, holding a significant market share due to its robust shipbuilding industry, which specializes in complex naval vessels like ferries, cruise ships, mega yachts, dredgers, and submarines. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: KONGSBERGGRUPPEN AV NRRL Bruntons Propellers Ltd ANDRITZ #MarinePropellers #EuropeShipping #Shipbuilding #NavalEngineering #SustainableMarine #MaritimeIndustry #MarineTechnology #PropulsionSystems #EcoFriendlyShipping #EuropeanMaritime #MarineInnovation #DefenseSpending #BoatManufacturing #CruiseIndustry #MarineEquipment

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched Nagara, the 10th of a planned fleet of 12 Mogami-class multirole frigates, for the JMSDF 🇯🇵 Story by Kosuke Takahashi https://lnkd.in/euS5fADw

Delivery of the tenth of 12 scheduled advanced frigates. Two more to go that will also include some enhanced features. And then it moves to fully enhanced features in an extension of Mogami - the first of the enhanced class has not yet been named, but it will also include 12 ships to be delivered within 5 years. Japan has fully developed a system to build a fixed number of surface and below surface vessels each year to a set schedule that supports on schedule and on budget delivery and smooth introduction of fully tested enhanced features on a set schedule as well. it seems to be working quite well.

VESSEL REVIEW: Tianjin Port Barge in northern China has expanded its towage and harbour services fleet with the recent acquisition of two new ASD tugs in a series built by compatriot Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard. 'Jingang Lun 36' and 'Jingang Lun 37' were built to a design developed by Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd (RAL). The two new tugs are the second generation of intelligent tugs built for Tianjin Port as part of the latter’s broader plan to create an intelligent port. The first generation of four tugs with intelligent-ship notation were delivered in 2019 and were also designed by RAL. The development of the tugs is part of a research cooperation between the Chinese and Finnish governments with the objective of improving port and shipping safety in Chinese waters through the introduction of intelligent vessels. During a six-day extensive sea trial, 'Jingang Lun 36' – with 'Jingang Lun 37' serving as the test and evaluation vessel – completed a series of 34 comprehensive, self-control auto navigation tests that included automatic searching, approaching, and accompanying a target vessel at sea. RAL said that this was the first time that a ship handling tug – Jingang Lun 36, in this case – has been equipped with this kind of system and approved by a classification society. Sun Bo, Deputy General Manager of Tianjin Port Barge, meanwhile remarked that the technology allows a tug to navigate autonomously under supervised conditions. Full article link in comments.

VESSEL REVIEW: Tianjin Port Barge in northern China has expanded its towage and harbour services fleet with the recent acquisition of two new ASD tugs in a series built by compatriot Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard. 'Jingang Lun 36' and 'Jingang Lun 37' were built to a design developed by Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd (RAL). The two new tugs are the second generation of intelligent tugs built for Tianjin Port as part of the latter’s broader plan to create an intelligent port. The first generation of four tugs with intelligent-ship notation were delivered in 2019 and were also designed by RAL. The development of the tugs is part of a research cooperation between the Chinese and Finnish governments with the objective of improving port and shipping safety in Chinese waters through the introduction of intelligent vessels. During a six-day extensive sea trial, 'Jingang Lun 36' – with 'Jingang Lun 37' serving as the test and evaluation vessel – completed a series of 34 comprehensive, self-control auto navigation tests that included automatic searching, approaching, and accompanying a target vessel at sea. RAL said that this was the first time that a ship handling tug – Jingang Lun 36, in this case – has been equipped with this kind of system and approved by a classification society. Sun Bo, Deputy General Manager of Tianjin Port Barge, meanwhile remarked that the technology allows a tug to navigate autonomously under supervised conditions. Full article link in comments.

Mismanagement of national assets like shipbuilding not confined to the USA. Shipyards of that size with existing workforce not on every shoreline. https://lnkd.in/ezmWiiFK #madeinusa #madeinuk #shipbuilding #manufacturing