The Naval Architect provides in-depth information on all aspects of vessel design, construction and engineering. Practical applications of latest technology and case studies are accompanied by analysis and foresights.​ Published every two months, the magazine covers everything from superyachts and short-hop ferries to tankers and heavy-lift vessels; from battery pack installations and sail-assisted solutions to LNG tank retrofits; and from offshore safety to warship resilience. 

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Naval architecture in the electric age

Ferries & Fast Craft (Newsletter)

By Anne-Marie Causer

Edition Issue: Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Chartwell Marine is expanding its work in the fast passenger ferry market, drawing best practice from CTV design. Its low-wake ferry hullform is a direct response to how electrification has fundamentally changed vessel design.

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Simple physics with a significant impact

Ferries & Fast Craft (Newsletter)

By Jake Frith

Edition Issue: Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Salmon Marine’s Wavebreaker dynamic ballast system, originally conceived for offshore racing powerboats, has evolved into a design solution for reducing vertical accelerations experienced by crew and passengers operating at speed.

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Autonomous Ships 2025 Conference Proceedings

Autonomous Ships

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Edition Issue: Autonomous Ships 2025 Publication Year: 2024 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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CII 2025 Conference Proceedings

CII

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Edition Issue: CII 2025: Technical Conference: Managing CII and Associated Challenges Publication Year: 2024 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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Human Factors 2024 Conference Proceedings

Human Factors

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Edition Issue: Human Factors 2024 Publication Year: 2024 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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ICCAS 2024 Conference Proceedings

ICCAS

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Edition Issue: ICCAS 2024: International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding Publication Year: 2024 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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Warship 2024 Conference Proceedings

Warship

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Edition Issue: Warship 2024: Future Surface Combatants Publication Year: 2024 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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Wind Propulsion 2024 Conference Proceedings

Wind Propulsion

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Edition Issue: Wind Propulsion 2024 Publication Year: 2024 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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Historic Ships 2023 Conference Proceedings

Historic Ships

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Edition Issue: Historic Ships 2023: Historic Vessels - Sustainable Futures Publication Year: 2023 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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ISCOT 2023 Conference Proceedings

ISCOT

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Edition Issue: ISCOT 2023: 7th International Conference on Ship and Offshore Technology, India, Green Technologies in the Maritime Industry Publication Year: 2023 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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SURV 2023 Conference Proceedings

SURV

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Edition Issue: SURV 2023: SURV 11, Creating the Future of Sustainable Fast Boats Publication Year: 2023 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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Offshore Wind Summit 2023 Conference Proceedings

Offshore Wind Summit

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Edition Issue: Offshore Wind Summit 2023 Publication Year: 2023 Publication Type: Conference Proceeding

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