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What does it mean to be a retrofit ship of the future? | |
The Naval Architect Jul/Aug 2020 Green Ship of the Future’s ‘The Retrofit Project’ promotes a potential 21.7% fuel saving by utilising energy optimisation-based retrofits | |
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Container lashing: taking the strain for a bigger problem | |
The Naval Architect Jul/Aug 2020 The loss of more than 40 containers in an incident off the Australian coast has raised questions about how safely secured they were, but lashing is just one factor amid many | |
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Japanese joint project explores shipping's road to 2050 | |
The Naval Architect Jul/Aug 2020 Feasibility of innovative technologies and alternative fuels surveyed, with concept designs for zero- and low-emission ships | |
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Innovation in the age of Covid-19 | |
The Naval Architect: Jul/Aug 2020 The pandemic has turbocharged digitalisation across the entire industry, says DNV GL, as it launches its maritime specific infection prevention certificate programme | |
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First steel cut for France's new Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force logistic support ships | |
Warship Technology: July/August 2020
Construction of the first of a new class of logistic support ship (LSS) for the French Navy has commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.
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US Navy develops requirements for next-generation amphibious platforms and logistics ships | |
Warship Technology: July/August 2020
The US Navy is exploring the acquisition of a new generation of vessels designed to support future amphibious manoeuvre and logistics sustainment operations coherent with the aims of the US Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 development blueprint. The blueprint was published in March 2020. | |
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US Navy's first full-electric warship delivered | |
Warship Technology: July/August 2020
The US Navy has accepted delivery of the first of its DDG 1000 destroyers, three years after it said the vessel had been commissioned. | |
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Wärtsilä led consortium combines technologies for fuel efficiency | |
The Naval Architect Jul/Aug 2020 The EU-backed Seatech project will explore precise engine controlling when used in symbiosis with a dynamic bow wing | |
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Trump tasks Department of Homeland Security with Coast Guard Polar vessel review | |
Warship Technology: July/August 2020 On 9 June 2020, President Trump issued a memorandum to review required numbers of polar security cutters, US and international basing options for polar security cutters, and options for bridging a gap in polar vessels until US Coast Guard’s new polar security cutters are delivered. | |
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SGMF releases guidelines for drydocking gas-fuelled ships | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: June 2020 SGMF has published its ‘Gas as a Marine Fuel: Work Practices for Maintenance, Repair and Dry-Dock Operations’, which provides guidance on drydocking gas-fuelled vessels | |
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GloFouling Partnerships launches GIA for Marine Biosafety | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: June 2020 A Global Industry Alliance for Marine biosafety has been launched by the IMO, which will work alongside the IMO GloFouling Partnerships Project | |
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BIMCO pushes for global hull cleaning standard | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: June 2020 Shipping association BIMCO has moved closer to establishing a global standard for ship hull cleaning and is aiming for IMO approval within the next two to three years | |
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Tower of strength | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2020 2022 will see the delivery of Jan De Nul Group’s latest, ‘super-sized’ floating installation crane vessel. | |
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Seajacks' pile-driving overhaul | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2020 The 108m Seajacks Zaratan is being prepped for installation work at two of Japan’s up and coming wind turbine sites. | |
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Playing with a full deck | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2020 Turbine builder United Wind Logistics has taken delivery of the first of two new deck carriers, ordered to transport turbines to offshore sites. | |
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Remote inspections surge for BV | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2020 Bureau Veritas has witnessed a 900% increase in demand for remote inspection of offshore assets and equipment since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
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Sustainable technology on the backburner, but not forgotten | |
The Naval Architect: June 2020 An uptake of green solutions in the post-pandemic period is vital and antifouling products will be a key player, believes Philip Chaabane, CEO of global bio-tech company, I-Tech | |
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Robotic technology aims to revolutionise hull maintenance | |
The Naval Architect: June 2020 Jotun has launched its Hull Skating Solutions (HSS), which it claims will proactively remove fouling from a ship’s hull before it affects performance and becomes a biosecurity problem | |
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Norwegian shipping's green ambition | |
Naval Architect: June 2020 Five years after it first launched, the Green Shipping Programme continues to develop innovative shortsea pilot projects and advance Norway’s goal of establishing itself as the world’s most eco-friendly shipping nation | |
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'WindWings' set to Amplify reduction in fuel consumption and emissions | |
The Naval Architect: June 2020 Technology and expertise used during the development of racing yachts is being applied to a wind propulsion system that has attracted the interest of a leading shipowner | |
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Optimarin launches 'industry first' ballast water treatment system leasing | |
The Naval Architect: June 2020 The Norwegian company hopes its latest commercial innovation consolidates its position as one of the leading manufacturers of UV ballast water treatment | |
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Low-drag hullform could give USV an edge | |
Warship Technology: May 2020 A newly-developed unmanned surface vessel intended for a range of military and commercial applications has a centre hull and a pair of sponsons to either side of it and is based on a hullform UK-based BMT has studied over many years. | |
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Modified anchor-handling tug/supply vessel in build to meet US Navy requirement | |
Warship Technology: May 2020 In early April 2020, Gulf Island Fabrication received notification of an award for the construction of two additional towing, salvage and rescue ships (T-ATS) for the US Navy. | |
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US Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System cleared for low rate production | |
Warship Technology: May 2020 The UISS is the US Navy’s first unmanned surface vehicle (USV) programme of record. It provides unmanned mine counter measure and capabilities using interchangeable payloads and advanced sensors. | |
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US Navy begins effort to improve Littoral Combat Ship lethality and survivability | |
Warship Technology: May 2020 The US Navy is investing in a major programme of upgrades for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as it looks to increase the organic firepower and survivability of the fleet. At the same time, it is promoting a greater degree of in-service commonality between the respective Freedom and Independence variants. | |
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Going the distance | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2020 So, how do you maintain CTV operations when a global pandemic forces countries into lockdown, plunges the economy into freefall and introduces the unprecedented practice of ‘social distancing’? | |
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One-stop ship | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2020 A new research vessel bound for Greenland is intended to conduct a wider range of survey work than before, obviating the need to charter additional vessels. | |
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Spicing up the Rhine | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2020 Ineos has taken delivery of the first trio in a series of four gas barges, promoted as being the largest vessels of their kind to operate on the River Rhine. | |
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Oresund yard set to gain from dock lengthening project | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 2nd Quarter 2020 The enlarged facility is expected to better accommodate the requirements of regional operators. | |
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Investing in service-related upgrades | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 2nd Quarter 2020 Leading OEM ABB has introduced a number of turbocharger maintenance related enhancements. | |
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InfraStrata puts Harland & Wolff back on course for shiprepair success | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 2nd Quarter 2020 Having rescued the historic Belfast shipyard last year, the UK-based investor sees the traditional ferry repair market as vitally important in re-establishing its market position.
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Preparing for the 'new normal' | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 2nd Quarter 2020 Shiprepair & Maintenace talks to shiprepair agent, Roderick Wordie, to gain insights into what the future might hold for the industry in these extraordinary times. | |
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Lessons from lockdown | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2020 Despite the obvious disruptions to daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably put the spotlight back on technology. | |
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Accommodation beyond the MLC | |
The Naval Architect: May 2020 Researchers at Cardiff University’s Seafarers International Research Centre have published a series of recommendations for shipyards and shipowners for the improvement of accommodation at sea. | |
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SOV first for Taiwan | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2020 A forthcoming, Vard-designed offshore wind farm support vessel will be the first of its kind to be built to Taiwanese flag and class. | |
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