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Welcome to The Shipping Database

The Shipping Database (incorporating World Warships) is a research project of Matterson Marine & Maritime Risk Management. The data is reproduced from a variety of sources, including but not limited to shipyards, shipping companies and classification societies as well as our vast research library.

We have incorporated several modifications to the way that data has been displayed over our previous databases; including a clearer layout and additional details on each vessel.

Full explanations of the terms utilised can be found on the terminology page.

We have not limited our database to ocean going or self-propelled vessels; details of barges and inland waterways (especially European) vessels are included as research allows. The news section of this page will be updated as new shipyards, companies or naval forces are researched.

All photographs are digital reproductions sourced from original film or slides held in our collection, original digital images taken by ourselves or images which we have been given the authority to reproduce. No commercial use of any photographs on this site is permitted without prior written agreement.

Whilst every care is taken in the representation of data, users should confirm the veracity of the data before utilising it for their own purposes. No liability is accepted for any third party use of our data.

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Latest News

Poland lays down 2nd Miecznik-class Frigate

Posted on by Richard Matterson

18 December 2025: PGZ Stocznia Wojenna has laid down the keel of the 2nd of 3 Miecznik-class frigates on order for the Polish Navy. Based on the Babcock Arrowhead 140 design (British Type 31) the vessels will have a LOA of 138m and displacement of 7000 tons. Image: PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.

US Navy takes delivery of USNS Lucy Stone

Posted on by Richard Matterson

USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209) was delivered to the United States Navy on Tuesday 16 December 2025. General Dynamics NASSCO has now delivered 5 John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers all operated by Military Sealift Command to supply fuel and logistics support to the USN. 4 additional vessels are in various stages of construction with a further 3 contracted. Image: USN

ORP Czajka launched

Posted on by Richard Matterson

The sixth Kormoran II-class minesweeper for the Polish Navy was launched at Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdansk on Thursday 11 December. Image: Remontowa Shipbuilding

SSN 804 laid down

Posted on by Richard Matterson

HII has laid down the keel for the future USS BARB (SSN 804) during a ceremony at their Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) facility on Tuesday 9th December. USS BARB will be the 15th Virginia-class SSN build by NNS. Image: HII

USCGC Pickering laid down

Posted on by Richard Matterson

8 December: Austal USA has laid down the keel of USCGC Pickering, the first of the Heritage-class cutters being built at its Mobile, AL shipyard. Image: Austal.

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