Litton Industries, one of the nation's largest shipbuilders, has seldom made waves.

At the time Harland & Wolff was one of the largest shipbuilders in the world.

The company is largest private shipbuilder in Italy.

They are now the largest remaining shipbuilder in Bristol.

Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipbuilder, is 18.9 percent foreign-owned.

By 1893 the firm was the largest shipbuilder on Tyneside.

But for the moment, China's growth is causing all boats to rise in South Korea, the world's largest shipbuilder.

Vinashin was the largest shipbuilder in Vietnam, accounting for approximately 80% of shipbuilding capacity.

At its peak, it was one of the country's largest shipbuilders and the largest employer in Tampa, employing 16,000 people.

Though far from international shipping lanes, Croatia is one of the world's largest shipbuilders.