Built in 2003 in Liberia, currently in service with Optra Shipping Ltd. Gross tonnage of 25,299 and deadweight of 38,427. Operates as LPG tanker with capacity for 36,474 gas passengers
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IMO implemented 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuels in 2020. Most newbuild ships are LNG-powered. Older vessels use MGO, ECA fuels, LNG or electric power. Gas turbines provide greener power than diesel engines
Named after President Gerald Ford, who served on Monterey during WWII. Construction began in 2005, keel laid in 2009, christened in 2013. Replaced decommissioned USS Enterprise, delivered in 2017. Construction costs reached $13.027 billion, making it most expensive warship
Warships originated in Ancient Egypt as galleys powered by oars. Catapults enabled siege-engine warships by Hellenistic age. Naval artillery developed in 14th century, cannons became common
US Navy has approximately 470 active and reserve ships. Approximately 50 ships scheduled for retirement by 2028. 95 new ships in planning, ordering, or under construction