shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd 
: a yard, place, or enclosure where ships are built or repaired
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Blue Haven targets small to mid-sized American businesses (marinas, shipyards, and marine services) that form the backbone of coastal communities and have been led for years by experienced owners approaching a natural transition point.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Leviathan was built by Oceanco, a Dutch shipyard Newell purchased in August for an undisclosed sum after working closely with the company on building and designing his yacht.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
The images, analyzed by The War Zone and widely shared on social media, show the early construction of what is believed to be the Type 004 carrier at the Dalian shipyard in Liaoning Province.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
The 364-foot Leviathan was designed for billionaire gaming visionary Gabe Newell, who acquired the Dutch shipyard this past April.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Leviathan was built by Oceanco, a Dutch shipyard Newell purchased in August for an undisclosed sum after working closely with the company on building and designing his yacht.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
The images, analyzed by The War Zone and widely shared on social media, show the early construction of what is believed to be the Type 004 carrier at the Dalian shipyard in Liaoning Province.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
The 364-foot Leviathan was designed for billionaire gaming visionary Gabe Newell, who acquired the Dutch shipyard this past April.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
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shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd
: a place where ships are built or repaired
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