The Government of Canada has declared its intention to acquire an existing and proven NATO warship design that could be readily modified to best meet the Royal Canadian Navy requirements.

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with SwissMarine Services S.A., Geneva, for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v Norfolk.

Navios Maritime Containers Inc. (“Navios Containers”) (N-OTC:NMCI), a growth vehicle dedicated to the container sector, announced today that it has taken delivery of APL Denver, the first of four 2008-built Panamax containerships with period charters it has agreed to acquire.

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division launched the National Security Cutter (NSC) Midgett (WMSL 757) on Wednesday. Midgett is the eighth NSC Ingalls has built for the U.S. Coast Guard. It will be christened during a ceremony on Dec. 9.

KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI), today announced that it has concluded arrangements with SKY Perfect JSAT (SJC)  to work together in delivering next-generation maritime broadband services.

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the guided missile destroyer Ralph Johnson(DDG 114) to the U.S. Navy today with shipbuilders, ship’s force and representatives of Supervisor of Shipbuilding Gulf Coast in attendance.

The global market for marine coatings has significantly evolved over the many centuries since ships made primarily from wood were launched and continues to evolve as shipbuilding materials span a vast array including metals, nonmetals, and manmade fibers and materials.

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) today. The ship is named in honor of the first woman to receive the Navy Cross.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division celebrated the christening of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) today with approximately 1,200 guests in attendance.