shipbuilding

[ship-bild-ing]

noun

1. the process or industry of designing and constructing ships.

Example Sentences

Hwang said it is nearly impossible to find enough Americans with the skills needed in order to staff South Korea’s U.S. factories, such as lithium-ion battery manufacturing or shipbuilding.

From Los Angeles Times

Competition for the Swedish contract is with a French shipbuilding firm, which has the vigorous backing of the French government.

From BBC

And the SNP leader urged the prime minister to apologise for claiming that he had failed to welcome a £10bn shipbuilding deal that will secure thousands of jobs on the Clyde.

From BBC

But to White House analysts thousands of miles away in Washington, this cradle of Chinese shipbuilding is part of a growing threat.

From BBC

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said the choice of the UK "demonstrates the tremendous success of our shipbuilding industry and showcases the world-class skills and expertise of our workforce on the Clyde".

From BBC