The SRV-8 MDV (Mine Disposal Vehicle) is a new addition to Oceanbotics’ Special Purpose Vehicle Division. This field-tested underwater ROV will detect and eliminate explosive mine threats quickly and efficiently, utilizing ECS Special Projects’ Viper MDS technology for neutralizing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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This week, GE will showcase electric drive power and propulsion and gas turbine solutions, proven to meet the most demanding needs of world navies, at MADEX International Marine Industrial Defense Exhibition, in Busan.
Naval Sea Systems Command’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving, Director of Ocean Engineering (00C) tasked Phoenix International Holdings Inc. with three simultaneous Diving Services operations in support of repairs to the aircraft carrier - USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), guided missile cruiser - USS Normandy (CG-60), and guided missile destroyer - USS McFaul (DDG-74).
Over 500 cadets, faculty and staff will depart from Texas A&M University at Galveston next week to begin the Texas A&M Maritime Academy’s 60-day summer sea term to earn their U.S. Coast Guard license.
This week, GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business joins representatives from Canada’s government, coast guard, international delegations at CANSEC, to showcase technologies that are helping the world’s leading fleets to energize their missions with energy-efficient electric power and propulsion.
Phoenix International Holdings, Inc. (Phoenix) was recently contracted by Defense Maritime Solutions for diving operations in support of repairs to U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Glen Harris and Robert Goldman.
Kraken Robotics Inc. announces a $9.5 million contract to supply high-resolution seabed mapping sonar equipment to a navy in Asia-Pacific. The customer cannot be named at this time.
General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics has been awarded a $736 million modification to the existing T-AO contract for construction of a ninth ship (T-AO 213) in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler program.
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics has been awarded a $1.076 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy to provide long-lead-time material and advanced construction for Virginia-class fast-attack submarines.