The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City on Friday.The Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Vice Adm. Thomas Allan, presided over the ceremony. Members of the Danz family were also in attendance, including the cutter's sponsor, Angela Donohue
Sticking to legacy tactics won't beat China — adopt Secretary Hegseth's and the Army initiatives or surrender the edge.In a recent address, Admiral Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, underscored the urgent need for a robotic hull-cleaning system to enable anytime maintenance, reduce drag, boost speed, and minimize fuel consumption for naval vessels.
A contract equipping US dredgers and support vessels with secure IT infrastructure has demonstrated the value of high-end network solutions – even as the maritime sector plays catch-up with modern cybersecurity realitiesToday’s ‘connected ship’ has access to more advanced technology and greater bandwidth than ever before.
The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) Board of Directors announces the election of David Finn of J.A. Moody and Terry Nawara of Marotta Controls to the Board, adding two U.S. Navy veterans and experienced maritime industry leaders to the organization's leadership.Nawara succeeds Bill Dimas, who represented one of ASSA's early member companies, Marotta Controls.
SCHOTTEL has unveiled PropControl 4, the latest generation of its propulsion control systems. The new solution helps operators and crews manage complex propulsion systems safely, efficiently, and intuitively. It combines control functions, user-friendly handling, operational reliability, and digital connectivity within a single platform.
The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City on Friday.The Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Vice Adm. Thomas Allan, presided over the ceremony. Members of the Danz family were also in attendance, including the cutter's sponsor, Ms.
ESAB announced the launch of its Sentinel A70 PRO helmet, the company’s first premium flip-up automatic helmet designed for heavy industry. Featuring advanced optics, integrated lighting, and Bluetooth connectivity, this advanced helmet offers superior protection, comfort, and productivity with cutting-edge technology.The Sentinel A70 PRO features a 4.65 x 3.
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For centuries, shipowners have fought a persistent enemy beneath the waterline: biofouling. Barnacles, algae, slime and other marine organisms attach themselves to hull surfaces, increasing hydrodynamic drag and reducing vessel efficiency. Traditionally, the fight against fouling relied on antifouling coatings, diver cleaning teams, and periodic drydock maintenance.
Most western oil and gas majors have significant operations in the Middle East, where the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted oil and gas shipping and halted some output.France's TotalEnergies, which has the biggest upstream exposure to the region compared with its global output, has said some 15% of its production is offline due to the war.
Clippership, a company developing autonomous wind powered ships, announced it has completed the design of its first 24-meter class vessel, and executed a construction contract for the first cargo vessel with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders.The 24-meter class features twin, foldable rigid wings for primary wind propulsion and is designed for open-ocean autonomy.
HII announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has reached a significant construction milestone for Virginia-class submarine Oklahoma (SSN 802).Oklahoma is now “pressure hull complete,” which signifies all of the hull sections have joined to form a single, watertight unit.It is the 29th Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the first of Block V and the 14th to be delivered by NNS.
American Cruise Lines has announced that 2025 was a record-breaking year for the company, including winning 23 awards—cementing the company’s place as The Most Awarded U.S. Cruise Line.The company’s new ship, American Patriot, was named a top finalist for Best New River Cruise Ships by Travel Weekly.