Category: Maritime industry
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“UK Maritime Firm Teams Up with Brazilian Partner to Harness Ocean Thermal Energy”
Advancing Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion in Brazil Global OTEC, a UK-based company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brazilian research institute COPPE/UFRJ to research the development and viability of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) projects in Brazil. This collaboration is set to drive technological innovation and sustainable energy growth in the maritime industry.
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“Marine Energy Evolution: Sunlight Acquires Lehmann Marine in Strategic Battery Expansion”
Strategic Partnership Between Lehmann Marine and Sunlight Group In a significant move for the maritime industry, Germany-based Lehmann Marine, a leading provider of lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery systems, has signed an agreement with the Greek Sunlight Group.
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IHO Member States Implement S-100 Operational Standards for Maritime Industry
Introduction The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) has taken a significant step forward in the maritime industry with the adoption of the first set of operational standards within the S-100 framework.
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“Maritime Industry Prepares for Potential Emergency Tariff Orders: Compliance and Implications”
The Impact of Potential Trump Tariffs on the Maritime Industry The maritime industry is bracing for potential disruptions as discussions around new tariffs under the Trump administration gain traction. Starting in late winter and early spring of 2024, the logistics sector began front-loading in anticipation
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U.S. Navy Begins Hypersonic Missile Integration on USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG-1002)
Introduction The U.S. Navy’s recent announcement regarding the USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG-1002) marks a significant milestone in the integration of hypersonic missiles within the maritime industry. The USS Lyndon B. Johnson, a Zumwalt-class destroyer, is the second vessel to undergo the installation of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile system. This development aligns…
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US Navy Begins Hypersonic Integration on USS Lyndon B. Johnson
The U.S. Navy has commenced the integration of hypersonic missiles on the USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG-1002), a Zumwalt-class destroyer, at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Pascagoula Shipyard in Mississippi. This marks the second vessel in the class to receive conventional hypersonic missiles, enhancing the fleet’s offensive capabilities with long-range, high-speed strike assets. Let’s delve into the…
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Drone Boats Being Rushed To Help Prevent Baltic Seafloor Cable Sabotage
Introduction In response to the recent sabotage of undersea power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea, NATO is deploying uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), also known as drone boats, as part of its new Baltic Sentry initiative. This move aims to enhance situational awareness and expedite responses to potential threats, marking the first time NATO…
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Littoral Combat Ship Can Now Rapidly Shoot Down Aerial Drones With Hellfire Missiles
Introduction In response to concerns about Houthi drone threats to American warships operating in and around the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy has carried out a crash program to enable Freedom class littoral combat ships (LCS) armed with radar-guided AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles to fire those weapons against uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones. This…
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The Famed Ex-USS John F. Kennedy Casts Off On Its Final Voyage (Updated)
Introduction On a cold, dreary Thursday in Philadelphia, a smattering of people came to the waterfront to see the former Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CV-67) begin its final journey. Nicknamed “Big John,” the Kitty Hawk class sub-variant began a trip from the U.S. Navy’s Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility to the…
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“Philippines and US Strengthen Maritime Security with Joint South China Sea Exercises”
Philippines and U.S. Conduct Joint Maritime Exercises in South China Sea MANILA, Jan 19 – The Philippines and the United States recently conducted their fifth joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea, a move that underscores the strengthening alliance between the two nations. This development is particularly relevant to the maritime industry, highlighting the…