GERMAN KNOW-HOW FOR US FLEET OILERS

US production of powerful German-designed medium-speed diesel machinery has been boosted by investment in a new flotilla of naval replenishment tankers, writes David Tinsley.

USNS John Lewis, after launching in January this year. (credit: General Dynamics).

US production of powerful German-designed medium-speed diesel machinery has been boosted by investment in a new flotilla of naval replenishment tankers, writes David Tinsley.