Founded in 1997, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. builds and sustains commercial and government vessels at Philadelphia’s historic Navy Yard. Since 2000, it has delivered nearly half of the large ocean-going Jones Act vessels built in the United States, and its work now includes the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel program. As part of Hanwha Group, the shipyard combines its U.S. workforce and facilities with Hanwha’s global shipbuilding expertise.
U.S. Coast Guard-certified graving docks
ABS LNG-Ready Level 1 approval in principle
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry registered apprenticeship program
Registration
Jones Act compliance
Compliance program
HIIWith roots in Newport News Shipbuilding, founded in 1886, and Ingalls Shipbuilding, founded in 1938, HII is a defense company shaped by more than 140 years of American shipbuilding. Formed as an independent company in 2011, it now employs more than 45,000 people and is known for building the nation’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers for the U.S. Navy. HII also develops mission technologies for defense and intelligence customers.541330PHILADELPHIA, PA
Seven Seas International LLCMore than 15 years of commercial marine contracting experience and a workforce of over 300 skilled professionals define Philadelphia-based Seven Seas International LLC. The company supports shipbuilders and industrial clients with coordinated project execution, including new construction and vessel retrofits, while maintaining compliance with OSHA and USCG standards. Its Chennai branch, opened in December 2023, extends the company’s shipbuilding and repair work into India and the broader Asian market.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Chesapeake Shipbuilding, CorpFor more than 30 years, Chesapeake Shipbuilding has paired naval architecture with shipbuilding in Salisbury to create customized commercial vessels, including passenger ships and tugboats up to 450 feet long. Its 13-acre yard on Maryland’s Wicomico River includes deepwater bulkhead, two construction basins and dedicated hull-fabrication buildings, allowing the company to design, build and deliver complete vessels from one site. Chesapeake’s welders and welding processes are certified by the American Bureau of Shipping and the U.S. Coast Guard.SALISBURY, MD
Trident Maritime Systems, LLCTrident Maritime Systems is a shipbuilding-sector manufacturer and systems integrator whose work spans engineered vessel systems, naval equipment, and shipboard products. Its heritage traces to Lakeshore Systems, founded in 1858, and Hopeman Brothers, founded in 1916; the company says it has more than a century of experience across the shipbuilding sector. Its capabilities include design, engineering, fabrication, construction, installation, and lifecycle support for commercial and defense maritime customers.BALTIMORE, MD