Battleship Texas was on the front line of innovations in gunnery, aviation, and radar throughout her career. A veteran of both World Wars, today she is the world’s last surviving Dreadnought. Over her 34 year career she was home to tens of thousands of sailors and marines from all around the nation, whose history she carries with her.
As the maritime industry sets ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint, can nuclear power be a solution? Nuclear reactors have been used to power warships, but its use by merchant ships has been constrained. The latest research and development could be the answer to its future use.
Rear Admiral James Watson (USCG, Ret.) will be sharing insight on “ZERO POINT FOUR,” a book he spearheaded with support from other maritime, ocean, and security experts. The book explores how the U.S. – a maritime nation – finds itself on a cliff. After WWII, over half the world’s ocean-going commercial ships flew the U.S. flag. Today, it is less than 0.4%.
Learn about the little-known Texas Navy Marine Corps, its organization, actions, uniforms, and legacy.
Recent Baltimore Key Bridge collapse – Hear some unknown facts About how an underwater gas pipeline impacted the events. Learn about the Houston ship channel expansion and the vast array of underwater pipeline and utilities That can impact the project.
Recent Baltimore Key Bridge collapse – Hear some unknown facts About how an underwater gas pipeline impacted the events. Learn about the Houston ship channel expansion and the vast array of underwater pipeline and utilities That can impact the project.
Hear Darren’s review as a speaker and take on the presentations, focus and outcomes of the most important energy conferences of the year!
Finding the Virgo with Lauren Vuong showcases the award-winning documentary film Finding the Virgo which tells the gripping story of Lauren Vuong, a San Francisco attorney whose childhood escape from Vietnam epitomizes the trials and triumph of the human will.
Industry Lecture installment with Captain Eric Carrero, president of the Greater Houston Port Bureau, discussing the port region and ways to become more involved in the maritime business community.
Hear author Will Sofrin’s thrilling account of a 5,000 mile journey delivering the tall ship that starred in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in his book, All Hands on Deck. About All Hands on Deck: In the late 1990s, Patrick O’Brian’s multimillion-copy-selling historical novel series—the Aubrey–Maturin series—seemed destined for film. With…
