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How drones are ramping up ship security fears

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Marine AI looks to give uncrewed vessels a voice

The autonomy software developer Marine AI has launched a project in the hope of granting uncrewed vessels the ability to “communicate naturally” with other ships, in the manner of a human operator. The project has received the backing of the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), a branch of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) created to fund the development of innovate tech solutions for the British Armed Forces.

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Biofuel first for Hull-Rotterdam ro-ro runs

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Zeebrugge cruise hub pursues green electric dream

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Defence duo under construction for Montenegro

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Greener bulk runs for the Great Lakes

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Kongsberg's K-Sail aims to bring it all together

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Arksen and RAD Propulsion team up for "revolutionary" craft class

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Repair round-up: LNG conversion work, FLNG upgrades

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J-ENG dual-fuel ammonia engine ready to roll

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'Legend Of The Seas' previewed in float-out ceremony

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Pure-battery pulling power on the way for Japan

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Our peer-reviewed journals, IJME and our annual transactions, share relevant research from the fields of naval architecture and marine engineering. Enabling professionals, academics, and students to exchange ideas, present findings, and push the boundaries of innovation.

 

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Discover the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ rich history through our archives. Explore past issues of our journals, and historical records that reflect over 160 years of innovation and advancement in naval architecture and maritime engineering.

 

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