Family says worker who died in NYC shipyard explosion was trapped inside the boat.
Tragic Shipyard Explosion Claims Life of Immigrant Worker A man who lost his life in a recent explosion at a Staten Island shipyard was a dedicated Chinese immigrant, his family shared on Saturday. Xiaoyuan Li, from Flushing, was wrapping up his last day of work at the Mariners Harbor dry dock before a planned weekend […]
Fire and explosion devastate Staten Island shipyard, resulting in at least 1 death and 36 injuries
Explosion and Fire at Staten Island Shipyard A significant fire followed by an explosion occurred at the Staten Island Shipyard on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuring 36 others, the majority of whom were firefighters. This incident triggered a large-scale emergency response. A second explosion led to serious injuries for […]
Explosion and fire at Staten Island shipyard hurt multiple first responders
Explosion at Staten Island Shipyard Injures 16 A significant explosion and subsequent fire at a shipyard in Staten Island on Friday afternoon left at least 16 individuals injured, notably affecting over a dozen firefighters and first responders. According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), all 16 were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. […]
Fire erupts on USS Eisenhower, leaving 3 sailors injured at a Virginia shipyard
Navy Sailors Injured in Fire Aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Three sailors sustained injuries in a small fire on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, on Tuesday. A Navy representative confirmed that the fire was swiftly put out by the ship’s crew and personnel from […]
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 […]