The U.S. Coast Guard announced the award of two contracts to build up to six Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) icebreakers — ships designed to break through and navigate ice-covered waters — between the United States and Finland.
Operated by pilots in a control room at the heart of the David Packard, ROV Doc Ricketts can dive up to 4,000 meters (approximately 2.5 miles) underwater.
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its 2019 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report predicting social media and restorative travel as top cruise travel trends in the coming year.