Trans shooter Robert Dorgan was an unusual person who wore dresses and heels while working at a shipyard.
Robert Dorgan, a transgender individual, worked as an electrician at a shipyard in Maine, where he surprised coworkers by appearing in a miniskirt and high heels, which many considered inappropriate attire. At 56 years old and the father of six, Dorgan—now known as Roberta—was employed at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath. Recently, he […]
China Penalizes South Korean Shipyard Assisting U.S. in Revamping Construction Skills
On Tuesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean. These sanctions seem to be a response to a U.S. investigation regarding China’s hold on the global shipbuilding arena, possibly validating claims made by Washington. According to reports, the inquiry angered Beijing. A study, prepared by the Office […]
Australia Reveals Plans for an $8 Billion Nuclear Submarine Shipyard
Australia’s Major Investment in Shipyard Upgrades Australia is set to invest $12 billion (approximately US$8 billion) to enhance shipyard facilities for its future nuclear submarine fleets, according to government statements. This funding is expected to be allocated over ten years to revamp shipbuilding and maintenance sectors, particularly in Perth, as noted by the Defense Minister […]
North Korea holds shipyard officials accountable for unsuccessful launch that damaged naval destroyer.
North Korea’s Navy Faces Fallout After Warship Launch Failure A recent report by state media reveals that a 5,000-ton destroyer from North Korea has prompted the detention of a shipyard official following a mishap during a warship launch. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated that law enforcement has arrested the chief engineer of Jeongjin […]
North Korea arrests three shipyard officials over unsuccessful destroyer launch
Authorities in North Korea have arrested three officials from a shipyard following a mishap during the launch of a naval destroyer. State leader Kim Jong Un attributed the incident to criminal negligence. The destroyer, designed to weigh 5,000 tons, encountered issues on Wednesday when its transport cradle failed during a launch ceremony in Chongjin, where […]
Owner of Belfast shipyard that built Titanic to enter administration | Shipping industry
Harland and Wolff, owner of the Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic, is set to enter administration this week after failing to raise new capital, dealing a blow to the British government's hopes of shipbuilding in the city. The company announced Monday that it had filed for bankruptcy and said it expected to appoint a […]
Kim Jong Un calls for ‘war preparations’ during Naval shipyard inspection in Nampho
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday reasserted his goal of increasing the military’s “war preparedness,” according to state media. His comments came as he toured a shipyard in Nampo to strengthen his country’s navy, and as the country’s military conducted a weapons test in which it fired a cruise missile into the sea. […]