Category: Maritime
25 Years of Lloyd’s Register’s Naval Rules
During the 1990s, LR was approached by the UK Navy which wanted to see the development of rules applying specifically to naval assets and was contracted by the UK’s Ministry…
America needs more ships
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping to cure America’s maritime-industry woes with the introduction Thursday of an ambitious bill cheekily dubbed the SHIPS (Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity…
China unveils detailed list of US naval targets
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has reportedly unveiled a detailed list of U.S. naval targets, including radars and sensors, for potential electronic warfare attacks against U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups….
How the Big Bad Petroleum Industry Saved Christmas
The Hollywood blockbuster of fall 1942 was Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. Released in August, it became a nationwide hit, with its standout number, “White Christmas” by…
Russian admiral says Arctic region source of possible future conflict
Russian Admiral Aleksandr Moiseev said that “The military-political situation in the region is characterised by an increase in conflict potential associated with the intensification of rivalry between leading states for…