Keel Laying

Fincantieri Marinette lays keel for first new Constellation-class frigate

Constellation-class keel laying

“USS Constellation and the Constellation-class frigates are a critical next step in the modernization of our surface ship inventory, increasing the number of players on the field available globally for our fleet and combatant commanders,” said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on April 12 as the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wis., hosted a keel laying ceremony marking a milestone in the construction of the first vessel in the Navy’s new guided missile frigate program,...

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Ingalls lays keel of future USS George M. Neal

The keel for the future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, was ceremonially laid at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, December 15.

The ship is named for the late Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class George M. Neal, who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the Korean War. As a volunteer crewman on a helicopter mission, Neal flew deep into the North Korean mountains to attempt the rescue of a marine aviator. After his rescue helicopter...

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Fincantieri Bay lays keel for U.S.’s largest LNG bunker barge

Construction of the U.S.’s largest LNG bunker barge continues on schedule as Crowley, Shell and Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding leaders reviewed progress at the shipyard as part of a ceremonial keel laying on June 29.

While onsite, they reviewed progress first-hand on how the hull and body modules are coming together to form the 12,000-cubic-meter LNG bunkering barge under construction at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. It will be the second LNG bunkering barge to be built at the...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/keel-laying-ceremony-takes-place-for-u-s-s-largest-lng-bunker-barge/

Watch: Isle Of Man Steam Packet Company Lays Keel For New Vessel

Manxman keel-laying ceremony - Hyundai Mipo Dockyard - 24th December 2021

A momentous milestone in the development of Manxman was marked on Friday 24th December.

The keel-laying ceremony, which traditionally invites good luck in the construction of a ship and throughout her life, marked the beginning of her formal build at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan.

Image Credits: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company – YouTube

The first of 36 mega blocks were laid in dry dock number 4, which forms part of the forward engine room, weighing 215 tonnes. Two further blocks also joined the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/watch-isle-of-man-steam-packet-company-lays-keel-for-new-vessel/

VIDEO: Keel laid for first in new training ship series

A keel laying ceremony held at Philly Shipyard today marked a significant construction milestone ceremony for the first of up to five new purpose built, state-of-the-art training vessels for America’s state maritime academies.

The new vessels—known as National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs)—are designed to provide world-class training for America’s future mariners and to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in times of need.

The first NSMV is scheduled to be...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/video-keel-laid-for-first-in-new-maritime-training-ship-series/

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