the agency has separately partnered with CORE POWER to examine the broader regulatory and commercial framework needed for nuclear-powered U. S.-flag merchant ships
« Long Beach has since been joined by the Port of Corpus Christi in MARAD’s maritime nuclear initiative, while the agency has separately partnered with CORE POWER to examine the broader regulatory and commercial framework needed for nuclear-powered U. S.-flag merchant ships. »
Long Beach has since been joined by the Port of Corpus Christi in MARAD’s maritime nuclear initiative
« Long Beach has since been joined by the Port of Corpus Christi in MARAD’s maritime nuclear initiative, while the agency has separately partnered with CORE POWER to examine the broader regulatory and commercial framework needed for nuclear-powered U. S.-flag merchant ships. »
Long Beach has since been joined by the Port of Corpus Christi in MARAD’s maritime nuclear initiative
« Long Beach has since been joined by the Port of Corpus Christi in MARAD’s maritime nuclear initiative, while the agency has separately partnered with CORE POWER to examine the broader regulatory and commercial framework needed for nuclear-powered U. S.-flag merchant ships. »
A presidential memorandum issued in August established a pathway for foreign shipbuilders to initially construct certain vessels overseas before shifting production to the United States
« A presidential memorandum issued in August established a pathway for foreign shipbuilders to initially construct certain vessels overseas before shifting production to the United States, provided they invest in U. S. facilities, train American workers and transfer shipbuilding technology. »
Hanwha has also made a preliminary offer valued at up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA
« Hanwha has also made a preliminary offer valued at up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, which would give the Korean company control of another major American naval shipbuilder and significantly expand its exposure to Navy and Coast Guard programs. »
Hanwha Philly Shipyard and TOTE Services were selected to build the Missile Defense Agency’s next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels
« In July, Hanwha Philly Shipyard and TOTE Services were selected to build the Missile Defense Agency’s next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels, including the future Golden Defender, which is scheduled for delivery in 2030 and will support the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative. »
The lead ship, Empire State, was activated by MARAD this month for a federal mission supporting the U. S. Navy in the Indo-Pacific.
« The lead ship, Empire State, was activated by MARAD this month for a federal mission supporting the U. S. Navy in the Indo-Pacific. »
gCaptain has not independently confirmed those details
« gCaptain has not independently confirmed those details, and the MARAD memorandum does not identify Diego Garcia, Iran or any other destination. »
The Corpus Christi agreement follows MARAD’s partnership with the Port of Long Beach, which became the first U. S. seaport to formalize cooperation with the agency on SMR technology for commercial maritime applications.
« The Corpus Christi agreement follows MARAD’s partnership with the Port of Long Beach, which became the first U. S. seaport to formalize cooperation with the agency on SMR technology for commercial maritime applications. »
The Texas port is the nation’s largest petroleum export port and a major LNG gateway
« The Texas port is the nation’s largest petroleum export port and a major LNG gateway, making it a potentially significant location for studying how advanced nuclear power could support energy-intensive port and industrial operations. »
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel sank in the Red Sea on Monday after being struck by what appears to have been an explosives-laden boat off Yemen
« An Indian-flagged cargo vessel sank in the Red Sea on Monday after being struck by what appears to have been an explosives-laden boat off Yemen »
the company was selected to oversee construction of the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps’ new Medium Landing Ship fleet
« Earlier last week, the company was selected to oversee construction of the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps’ new Medium Landing Ship fleet under a vessel construction management contract valued at up to $2.2 billion. »
Hanwha acquired the former Philly Shipyard in late 2024
« For Hanwha Philly Shipyard, the award further strengthens an orderbook that has expanded significantly since South Korea’s Hanwha acquired the former Philly Shipyard in late 2024. »
several ships operated in the Bering Sea and Bering Strait near Alaska, where they were repeatedly shadowed by U. S. military aircraft and Coast Guard assets
« During that mission, several ships operated in the Bering Sea and Bering Strait near Alaska, where they were repeatedly shadowed by U. S. military aircraft and Coast Guard assets. »
Beijing is again dispatching four research vessels and icebreakers to the Arctic this summer
« Beijing is again dispatching four research vessels and icebreakers to the Arctic this summer »
Congress having authorized a fleet of up to 11 Arctic Security Cutters
« with Congress having authorized a fleet of up to 11 Arctic Security Cutters »
Construction has begun on the first of the U. S. Coast Guard’s new Arctic Security Cutters in Finland
« Construction has begun on the first of the U. S. Coast Guard’s new Arctic Security Cutters in Finland »
Under the U. S.-Iran memorandum, Iran bears primary responsibility for de-mining operations
« Under the U. S.-Iran memorandum, Iran bears primary responsibility for de-mining operations, though shipping groups have said no formal mine clearance campaign has yet begun. »