An independent government watchdog found major issues in the way the U.S. Navy conducts fire safety prevention and contractor oversight for ships during maintenance periods. Staffing shortages and ...
The Navy has suffered significant losses from 13 fires on ships undergoing maintenance since 2008. The Navy investigated these fires, including one on board the USS Bonhomme Richard in 2020. Based on ...
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted the first global code for autonomous ships, in a move aimed at helping AI-enabled and remotely operated vessels enter commercial shipping ...
The consortium aims to assess whether nuclear fusion technology can be safely and practically deployed at sea.
Copyright Mr Doomits/AdobeStock About the Author: Dr. Luis Guarin is a naval architect with over 20 years of experience advising shipowners, designers, insurers ...