Back in the late 1970s, the Royal Netherlands Navy launched a frigate called HNLMS Piet Hein that played an integral role in the Cold War. The extremely heavy and durable ship was designed to patrol the North Sea for submarines while standing up to the rough waters and often treacherous weather conditions it faced. But… Read more »
Category: Marine Bent & Curved Glass
Do You Know the History of Glass Bottom Boats?
If you want to see the ocean in a whole new way, you can do so by taking a ride on a glass bottom boat. There are glass bottom boats operating in all different parts of the country. They offer you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the fish and other marine… Read more »
Be Sure to Check Out the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Do you love checking out all the new boats and yachts that the marine industry has to offer? Are you interested in looking at new marine products and accessories that could change the way you enjoy the open seas? Would you like to rub elbows with boat builders and designers and learn more about everything… Read more »
ProCurve Glass Cares About World Oceans Day
First established way back in 1992, World Oceans Day was originally designed to draw awareness to the many problems plaguing the planet’s oceans. In 2002, The Ocean Project started promoting the special day more actively. And since then, it’s been held every year on June 8th with a series of events surrounding it to promote… Read more »
The Importance of Classification Societies for Ship Building
If you have ever built a boat from scratch or done any work on one, then you know just how important classification societies are to the ship-building process. Classification societies are non-governmental organizations that are in place to provide rules and regulations for how ships must be built. The goal of classification societies is to… Read more »