Adm. Kevin Lunday takes the helm of the U.S. Coast Guard during what could be one of the most momentous eras in its long history. Last July, the Coast Guard… Read More
Kevin Lunday
The U.S. Coast Guard released its Force Design 2028 Initial Update on January 15, detailing reforms implemented since January 2025. The update underscores “how Force Design 2028 has strengthened the… Read More
(December 31, 2025) IWUB Update Since launching its effort months ago to name new members to the Inland Waters Users Board (IWUB), the Department of the Army has published its… Read More
December 12, 2025 With a solid bipartisan vote, the House easily approved a roughly $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. By a roll call of 312… Read More
Bollinger Shipyards announced July 28 that it has begun contract negotiations with the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction of at least 10 additional Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). The “One… Read More
In a stunning about face, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause effective immediately on the so-called reciprocal tariffs he had put in place only days earlier. Posting on his… Read More
Last week, we reported on the Jones Walker survey on maritime cyber risks that made this point: “The U.S. maritime industry is not prepared for future cyber-attacks.” In… Read More
