IMO sulphur plans will backfire, says Interferry

Source: Lloyd's List
In a submission to the International Maritime Organization, ahead of October’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, the operators’ organisation Interferry has argued that the costs associated with proposed revised sulphur level reductions from 1% low sulphur fuel to 0.1% - estimated in North Europe to be between 80% and 100% - could force some ferry operators out of the market if they could not pass these on to their customers.

USN re-instates third Zumwalt-class funding

Source: Jane's Defence Weekly
The US Navy has announced its decision to Congress to continue funding a third Zumwalt-class (DDG 1000) destroyer, reversing a decision a month ago that proposed diverting funds from the thord ship to revive the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer programme.

Make or break: FSC programme

Source: Jane's Defence Weekly
Nearly 15 years ago, operational requirements staff in the UK Ministry of Defence first identified a requirement for a new class of warship - the Future Surface Combatant - to enter service as a replacement for the Type 22 and Type 23 frigates. This article examines the revival of the Future Surface Combatant programme.