U.S.A., DEPT.OF NAVY (MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND)

Washington United States

Morris Road Southeast
Washington DC 20020
United States

Ships

USNS 1ST LT. HARRY L. MARTIN

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS ABLE

Swath Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS 1ST LT.BALDOMERO LOPEZ

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS OBSERVATION ISLAND

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS MARY SEARS

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS LAWRENCE H.GIANELLA

Oil Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS PFC.DEWAYNE T.WILLIAMS

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America | Port: BOSTON, MA

USNS WATERS

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS SUMNER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS SGT. MATEJ KOCAK

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW YORK, NY

USNS MAJ.STEPHEN W.PLESS

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS BOWDITCH

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS SEAY

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS LOYAL

Swath Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS PILILAAU

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS PFC EUGENE A OBREGON

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS 1ST LT. JACK LUMMUS

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America | Port: BOSTON, MA

USNS APACHE

Tug | Flag: United States of America

USNS RED CLOUD

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS SISLER

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS PATHFINDER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS EFFECTIVE

Swath Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS HENSON

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS DAHL

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS POMEROY

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS BRUCE C. HEEZEN

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS ZEUS

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS INVINCIBLE

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS 2ND LT JOHN P. BOBO"

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America | Port: BOSTON, MA

USNS SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS CHARLTON

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS MENDONCA

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS NAVAJO

Tug | Flag: United States of America

USNS WATSON

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS WATKINS

Vehicle Carrier | Flag: United States of America

USNS VICTORIOUS

Swath Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

Maritime News

U.S. Shipbuilding Plots the Path Ahead

U.S. Shipbuilding Plots the Path Ahead

2 hours ago
The military and Coast Guard budgets are established that will benefit the U.S. ship building and repair sector, but what will stimulate the commercial yards?This author has been scratching his head of late, after a thrilling dive into July’s U.S. Big Beautiful Bill Act, and has asked several colleagues where the funding for support commercial shipbuilding can be found? To answer that, we need to look elsewhere and to future programs.Setting the SceneMany column inches have been dedicated to the decline U.S. shipbuilding, whether signaled by the relatively small presence of a U.S.
Icebreaker Construction: Seaspan, Bollinger, Rauma and Aker Arctic Team to Build USCG Icebreakers

Icebreaker Construction: Seaspan, Bollinger, Rauma and Aker Arctic Team to Build USCG Icebreakers

2 days ago
In a major move to accelerate the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaking fleet expansion, Bollinger Shipyards, Rauma Shipyards, Seaspan Shipyards, and Aker Arctic announced a partnership to deliver next-generation Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs) under the Coast Guard’s multibillion-dollar icebreaker program.The collaboration combines U.S., Canadian, and Finnish shipbuilding expertise to meet the Coast Guard’s urgent Arctic mission requirements. Backed by nearly $9 billion in funding secured under President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, the effort aims to deliver the first vessel within 36 months of contract award, using a mature, production-ready design.
Yinson, PTSC Get $600M Contract for Vietnam-Bound FSO

Yinson, PTSC Get $600M Contract for Vietnam-Bound FSO

3 days ago
Yinson Production, via its joint venture PTSC South East Asia (PTSC SEA), has secured a lease and operate contract for a new floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit for Vietnam’s offshore Block B gas development.The contract was awarded by Phu Quoc Petroleum Operating Company (PQPOC), the operator of Blocks B 48/95 and 52/97, on behalf of state-run Petrovietnam. The project marks a key milestone in Vietnam’s push to enhance energy security and offshore infrastructure.The contract includes a firm term of 14 years, with an option to extend for up to nine additional years. The total contract value, including extensions, is estimated at $600 million.
CK Hutchison Deal Deadline Likely to be Extended

CK Hutchison Deal Deadline Likely to be Extended

3 days ago
CK Hutchison's plan to sell most of its $22.8 billion ports business is unlikely to be finalised anytime soon, with political brinkmanship set to continue, and sources saying that a Sunday deadline for exclusive talks was likely to be extended.The Hong Kong conglomerate's plan to sell the business, which would include two ports along the strategically important Panama Canal, to a consortium led by BlackRock and Italian billionaire Gianluigi Aponte's family-run shipping company MSC, has become politicised amid an escalating China-U.S. trade war.
Surface Navy Association Names New President

Surface Navy Association Names New President

an hour ago
The Surface Navy Association (SNA) announced the appointment of retired Vice Admiral Ron Boxall as its new President, succeeding retired Vice Admiral Rick Hunt, who has served in the role since 2019. Admiral Boxall will make his first official appearance as SNA President at the upcoming Waterfront West Symposium, taking place September 10–11, 2025, in San Diego.Admiral Boxall’s career highlights include three tours with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, most recently as Director for Force Structure, Resources and Assessments (J8), where he oversaw the Department of Defense’s budget and joint requirements for fiscal years 2021–2023.