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China Is Installing Laser Weapons On Its Type 071 Amphibious Assault Ship - Merchant Navy Info

China Installs Laser Weapons on Amphibious Assault Ship

A Chinese Type 071 amphibious transport dock ship equipped with a newly installed laser-directed energy weapon system has been spotted after a recent refit. The result points to China’s growing interest in laser weapons, similar to global developments by other countries, especially the United States. In a photo circulating on social media, the laser weapon

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World’s First Electric Hydrofoil Delivered to NEOM, Saudi Arabia - Merchant Navy Info

World’s First Electric Hydrofoil Delivered to NEOM, Saudi Arabia

In a historic deal, the world’s first electric hydrofoil vessel, the Candela P-12, will serve NEOM’s planned water supply network. A large-scale sustainable development project is taking shape in northwestern Saudi Arabia. NEOM has been awarded the first eight electric vessels, the largest order announced in Candela’s history. “The P-12 is designed to create a

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A new draft law holds owners of trespassing vessels liable for maritime accidents in US waters - Merchant Navy Info

Bill Targets Foreign Vessel Owners for U.S. Maritime Accidents

New Bill To Hold Foreign Vessel Owners Accountable For Maritime Accidents In U.S. Waters. A new draft law holds owners of trespassing vessels liable for maritime accidents in US waters. US Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) has introduced a new bill that would improve the return of cuentas. And the financial liability of offshore vessel owners

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