Ferries & Fast Craft
Ferries & Fast Craft focuses on vessel design, performance optimisation, and operational technologies shaping high-speed and passenger transport sectors. You can expect topics such as hull design and hydrodynamics, propulsion systems including hybrid and electric solutions, lightweight and innovative new materials, and advanced navigation and safety systems.
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The Naval Architect - April 2025
The Naval Architect
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The Naval Architect - May 2025
The Naval Architect
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The Naval Architect - June 2025
The Naval Architect
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The Naval Architect - July 2025
The Naval Architect
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The Naval Architect - August 2026
The Naval Architect
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The Naval Architect - September 2025
The Naval Architect
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The Naval Architect - October 2025
The Naval Architect
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The Naval Architect - November/December 2025
The Naval Architect
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An Yun - Eco chemical/oil tanker for CPC Corporation
Significant Ships
An Yun is a chemical/oil tanker that has been designed and constructed by CSBC and features energy-saving adaptations to enhance its performance.
Ane Mærsk - First methanol-fuelled containership for Mærsk
Significant Ships
Ane Mærsk is the world’s first dual-fuelled methanol mainliner container ship, having a nominal container capacity of 16,592TEU. It is the first in a series of 12 sister ships built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, Korea.
Artemis & May Louise - Compact but powerful tugboat duo
Significant Ships
The tugs Artemis and May Louise, delivered to G&H Towing Company, over the summer of 2024, were designed by Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) and constructed by Master Boat Builders Inc, each designed to excel in its role thanks to several outstanding features. Measuring 30m in length, these tugboats are compact but incredibly powerful, making them ideal for a variety of maritime operations.
Bürgermeister Brauer - Patrol and SAR boat developed for high performance
Significant Ships
Designed for high-speed patrol and search and rescue (SAR) missions, Bürgermeister Brauer is equipped with a next-generation hybrid propulsion system integrating two Volvo Penta D16 diesel engines directly connected to shaftlines via ZF 3311 gearboxes, each providing 625kW of power.
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