Ben Werner, USNI News
SAN DIEGO, Calif. The request for proposals to build the nation's next generation heavy icebreaker is expected to be released by the end of the month, the U.S. Coast Guard commandant said on Thursday.Speaking at the annual WEST 2018 conference, Adm. Paul Zukunft wouldn't comment on how much money the fiscal year 2019 budget dedicates to the icebreaker, but did say, It does provide funding for an icebreaker, at least in the draft, so that provides the confidence level that industry needs. Read More
SAN DIEGO, Calif. The request for proposals to build the nation's next generation heavy icebreaker is expected to be released by the end of the month, the U.S. Coast Guard commandant said on Thursday.Speaking at the annual WEST 2018 conference, Adm. Paul Zukunft wouldn't comment on how much money the fiscal year 2019 budget dedicates to the icebreaker, but did say, It does provide funding for an icebreaker, at least in the draft, so that provides the confidence level that industry needs. Read More