As we get 2020 “behind us” and move into 2021, challenges and obstacles still abound for nearly everyone. The same is true for those in the maritime industry. Many companies did not address concerns last year…

Whenever a vacancy opens in higher levels of an organization, it quickly becomes the center of attention for people below it on the org chart. Employees see the opportunity, and some may step forward for consideration. While it is commendable for employees to want to move up…

Offshore wind is coming to the US and to a coast near you! The US has lagged behind Europe and other countries in the development of offshore wind and other renewable energy sources. This is changing rapidly, especially…

Most of us stopped keeping score of the numerous problems to pop up during the design and build of the littoral combat ship. The most recent of the setbacks involves the investigation of whether there is a fundamental flaw in the design of the Freedom class combing…