Much has been accomplished since the US, UK and Australia announced plans to develop a new generation of nuclear-powered attack submarines together, but much more remains to be done, as a November 2023 report published by the House of Commons Library explains. The report details many of the challenges facing the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme […]
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a US$154.8 million contract modification for work on USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000). Zumwalt arrived in Pascagoula on 19 August 2023 after leaving San Diego earlier in the month. The ship will enter a modernisation period and receive technology upgrades including the integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) […]
Delivery revives a capability the IDF has not been able to draw on since the early 1990s. In August 2023, the Israeli Navy took delivery of the first of what is expected to be a new class of two landing craft. Delivery of INS Nahshon took place at what the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) described […]
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) isn’t just a problem at deepwater offshore sites: bombs, shells, grenades, landmines and other undetonated munitions can also be present within the surf zone, posing a major safety risk to swimmers, surfers and other beach users. Should buried UXO become disturbed or moved, the result can be severe burns, lacerations, amputations and/or […]
Designed for optimum onboard space, and boasting state-of-the-art tech for steering and troubleshooting support, Sea Ray’s SLX 280 Outboard series looks set to make quite an impression in leisure boat circles this summer The US recreational boat market has done a convincing job of shrugging off the world’s troubles, and is attracting new participants and […]
Anduril Industries is partnering with the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (NOWRDC), US to autonomously inspect undersea power infrastructure using its Dive-LD AUV. The partnership aims to optimise emerging technologies for offshore renewable energy development in the US by reducing downtime and controlling costs. The Dive-LD is a modular and customisable large displacement […]
US company Form-A-Tread is currently targeting small workboats, fishing vessels, dive boats and rescue boats with its same-named epoxy coating, reportedly developed to increase traction on decks, docks and gangways. The coating is particularly aimed at “wet, rolling and pitching vessels buffeted by waves and wind gusts” that can put crew members at increased risk […]
The Florida-based enterprise is planning to build further on its well-established business overhauling turbochargers by branching deeper into the turbocharger retrofit sector. Fort Lauderdale-headquartered MSHS (formerly Motor Services Hugo Stamp) has built up an extensive business overhauling marine turbochargers, including leading brands such as KBB, Mitsubishi, Napier and MAN. MSHS have a global outreach carrying […]
BAE Systems has started construction of a new ship repair facility in Jacksonville, Florida, including a ship lift system and landside repair complex. The ship lift system will measure 150m by 34m and will service both naval and commercial customers. Vessels will be transferred from the ship lift platform to repair berths via self-propelled modular […]
The US Navy’s latest Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, USNS Cody (EPF 14), was launched at Austal USA’s shipyard on 20 March 2023. Capable of transporting personnel and cargo up to 1,200 nautical miles at a speed of 35 knots, each EPF vessel has a flight deck to support day and night aircraft launch and […]
Zero-emission tug helps the Big Apple get greener Late 2023 will see a 66-year-old New York vessel enjoy a second lease of life as a carbon emission-free tugboat, thanks to an ammonia-to-power system developed by Amogy New York-based start-up Amogy has announced its plans to unveil a zero-emission tugboat later this year, utilising ammonia as […]
Fort Lauderdale-headquartered MSHS (formerly Motor Services Hugo Stamp) has built up an extensive business overhauling marine turbochargers, including leading brands such as KBB, Mitsubishi, Napier and MAN. MSHS have a global outreach carrying out work in many locations worldwide, deploying teams based at workshops in Seattle and New Orleans as well as its primary base […]