The Naval Architect - July 2025

EDITORIAL COMMENT

7     Don't ditch Britain's USV progress

NEWS     8-12

8     NEWS
11    EQUIPMENT
12    DRONE EQUIPMENT

IN DEPTH     14-23

NEW VESSEL DESIGNS
14    FLOW motion

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
17    Not just props

BUNKERING VESSELS
18    Barging into greener territory

HISTORIC SHIPS
20    A Fresh lease of life

FRIGATES
22    Bold Type

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS
23    No pass for plastics

CORPORATE PARTNERS (SPONSORED CONTENTS)
24    Precision, innovation and maritime excellence

FEATURES     26-44

FUTURE SUBMARINES
26    The fuel overview

UNCREWED VESSELS
30    Fighting to thrive
34    Breaking the 'vicious cycle'
37    In the waves of Pacific fisheries
38    Crew-free surveys on the shelf

FISHING VESSELS
40    A new Guardian emerges

INTERIORS AND ACCOMMODATION
42    High on the decking order

HISTORY & HERITAGE
46    Nelson's naval architect

WHAT'S ON
48    Calendar

RINA MEMBERSHIP    49