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MAN Energy Solutions Showcases ME-GA Engine | |
The Naval Architect April 2021 First announced in 2019, the low-speed has been specifically designed to attract the LNG carrier segment
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Danish project targets enhanced voyage modelling | |
The Naval Architect April 2021 An ongoing ShippingLab partnership led by Vessel Performance Solutions will improve performance prediction and decision support | |
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Thruster noise spotlighted by smaller cruise ships | |
The Naval Architect April 2021 Tackling the problem has wider design implications, writes Kari Reinikainen. | |
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High noise, high blood pressure? | |
The Naval Architect April 2021 Is there a relationship between shipboard noise and hypertension among seafarers? | |
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UK's coastal highway to zero-carbon shipping | |
The Naval Architect April 2021 Richard Westgarth of BMT, and MarRI-UK coordinator Dr Tiffany Imron of the University of Strathclyde speak with The Naval Architect about the Zero-carbon Coastal Highway. | |
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Scandinavian designs aid US wind boom | |
Offshore Marine Technology eNews: 1st Quarter 2021 Proponents of offshore wind power in the US remain bullish about the sector’s prospects, and orders for relevant support vessels are picking up pace. | |
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Drones up for inspection | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 1st Quarter 2021 There has been an increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for tank inspections on floating offshore installations over the last five years. | |
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Commitment to a hydrogen future | |
The Naval Architect March 2021 Decarbonisation of sea transport will be assisted by a Belgian pairing’s determined focus on hydrogen-based propulsion. | |
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Interesting times, but Finland has eyes on the future | |
The Naval Architect March 2021 The Finnish shipbuilding industry and maritime cluster experienced a tough 2020, with many uncertainties, but there are reasons for confidence. | |
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The challenge of firefighting on a container ship | |
The Naval Architect March 2021 Cargo misdeclaration may be a common cause of incidents, but there are a multitude of situational and design factors, according to one senior investigator. | |
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Toyota adds drive to Corvus fuel cell plans | |
The Naval Architect March 2021 A partnership between battery specialists Corvus Energy and Toyota hopes to achieve mass production of hydrogen fuel cells for maritime use by 2024. | |
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'Malaccamax' tanker pays tribute to Iino Lines' heritage | |
The Naval Architect March 2021 As a further taster of Significant Ships of 2020, now available to order, we take a look at one of the notable tankers featured. | |
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France launches programme to develop next-generation ballistic missile submarine | |
Warship Technology: March 2021French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly has announced the launch of the development phase of a third generation of nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs). | |
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Stadt takes next step with stealthy propulsion system | |
Warship Technology: March 2021Stadt in Norway, which specialises in AC drives and integrated electric propulsion systems, has signed a contract with the Royal Norwegian Navy for a development project that will further enhance the company’s ‘STADT Stealth Lean Propulsion System.’ | |
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US Navy considers range of options for next-generation logistics ships | |
Warship Technology: March 2021A concept of operations intended to enable the US Navy to operate more effectively against potential adversaries that could bring concentrated firepower to bear on high value US Navy warships is one of the factors driving demand for a new class of logistics vessels. | |
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US Navy moves forward with FFG-62 Constellation class frigate programme | |
Warship Technology: March 2021Fincantieri Marinette Marine is continuing to mature the design of the US Navy’s new FFG-62 Constellation-class guided missile frigate ahead of beginning construction of the first-in-class, to be named USS Constellation, in early 2022. | |
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Wind park cable-layer from Vard | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 1st Quarter 2021 The 130m x 28m ship will be a tweaked version of the Vard 9 02 design. | |
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Taking shiprepair into the digital age | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2021 An innovative online portal has been specifically designed to ease the complexities of booking shiprepair and retrofit work | |
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Laser cladding proves its value | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2021 MarineShaft continues to invest in new plant and facilities to keep pace with demand for a high-tech repair technique it has developed and refined | |
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Lisnave maintains market focus | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2021 Tankers remain the dominant source of activity for leading Portuguese shipyard | |
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Shipping industry to welcome in-water hull cleaning standard | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2021 The new standard should ensure environmentally friendly and safe underwater maintenance practices | |
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'Centus Eight' completes sea trials | |
Ship & Boat International eNews: February 2021 Strategic Marine has delivered a new fast crew boat, Centus Eight, to Malaysian OSV operator Centus Marine. | |
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Damen signs up for autonomous edge | |
Ship & Boat International eNews: February 2021 Boston, US-based autonomous systems developer Sea Machines Robotics could find a favourable foothold in the European sector, having entered into a strategic alliance with Damen Shipyards Group in early February. | |
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A dam good solution | |
Ship & Boat International eNews: February 2021 The US Army Corps of Engineers is due to take delivery of a compact tug, launched in January by WCT Marine & Construction. | |
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E-motor expansion at Torqeedo | |
Ship & Boat International eNews: February 2021 Torqeedo has launched its Travel 603 electric motor. | |
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Modular deck, multiple missions | |
Ship & Boat International eNews: February 2021 Baltic Workboats is hoping to woo the naval and law enforcement sectors with its Patrol 12 RIB series, developed to serve as a flexible, high-speed interceptor with the clout to undertake anti-piracy and counter-terrorist strikes. | |
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VOLTA on a power trip | |
Ship & Boat International eNews: February 2021 Austal Australia has unveiled its VOLTA ferry concept, a series of all-electric passenger catamarans capable of speeds in excess of 25knots. | |
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Is lifeboat accessibility being taken seriously enough? | |
The Naval Architect February 2021 SOLAS rules say lifeboats should be located close to accommodation spaces, but a growing number of designs are opting for free-release lifeboats at the stern | |
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Indoor/outdoor spaces pose operational challenges on cruise ships | |
The Naval Architect February 2021 TNA speaks to HVAC providers about the increasingly sophisticated ventilation solutions they are being called upon to develop | |
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Saving lives through predictive modelling | |
The Naval Architect February 2021 A non-profit data sharing organisation partnering with some of the world’s leading shipping companies is helping the maritime industry anticipate the risks of high impact, low frequency incidents | |
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CMA CGM's gas giant | |
The Naval Architect February 2021 As a special preview of RINA's forthcoming Significant Ships of 2020, The Naval Architect takes a look at arguably the most high-profile vessel delivered by a Chinese yard last year: CMA CGM Jacques Saadé | |
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DARPA kick-starts studies for long-endurance USV | |
Warship Technology eNews January 2021The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the US has awarded contracts to industry teams to examine innovative concepts for a long-endurance uncrewed vessels. | |
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ABS and Israel Shipyards collaborate on 3D model project | |
Warship Technology eNews January 2021The use of 3D models in ship design and class review is expanding to include military vessels, writes Dan Cronin, ABS Vice President, Standards and Digital Class. | |
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French Republic launches studies for future aircraft carrier | |
Warship Technology eNews January 2021In December 2020, the President of the Republic announced the launch of studies for the replacement of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier by a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The President said that if a decision is taken to proceed with construction, the new carrier would enter service by 2038. | |
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Innovative diver delivery unit approaching completion | |
Warship Technology eNews January 2021Subsea Craft and BAR Technologies have provided an update on the construction of VICTA, an advanced diver delivery unit they have been working on. The concept was first highlighted in the March 2020 issue of Warship Technology | |
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