Coast Guard updates Cyber Strategic Outlook for maritime systems
03 Aug

Coast Guard updates Cyber Strategic Outlook for maritime systems

Professional Mariner StaffCyber Sercurity, Maritime News
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has released an updated Cyber Strategic Outlook to address the rising threat of cyberattacks against critical maritime systems essential to the nation’s economy and security. The Coast Guard’s 2021 Cyber Strategic Outlook charts a path to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving cyberdomain where threats to information and operational technology systems outpace those…
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Scania powers new Western Canada Marine Response vessels
03 Aug

Scania powers new Western Canada Marine Response vessels

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Shipbuilding
(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, has been selected by the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. (WCMRC) to power four 52-foot oil spill response landing crafts. The vessels, currently in production by the William E. Munson Co., are powered by twin keel-cooled 750-hp Scania DI13-liter 088M…
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Halter gets contract to build fifth Navy berthing barge
03 Aug

Halter gets contract to build fifth Navy berthing barge

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Halter Marine has been awarded a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fifth auxiliary personnel lighter-small (APL(S)) 67 class berthing and messing barge. The contract award is $41 million for a firm, fixed-price option for the detail design and construction of the vessel. Construction is anticipated to begin in August 2021. “We appreciate the Navy’s continued confidence…
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