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Torpedo tubes get new role as AUV launchers

L3Harris to roll out TTLR and Iver4 900 for US government.

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Rolls-Royce MT30 to power Australia's new Mogami-class frigates

Marine gas turbine key to naval modernisation scheme.

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RINA Contribution to STEM Award 2026: Sukant Kumar

Recognition for his outstanding work in inspiring young people to pursue a career in engineering.

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Air-cooled battery targets high-cycle marine ops

Echandia Ultra: small, light and rated to 30,000-plus charge cycles.

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Branch spotlight: Singapore focus on decarbonisation

Events in Singapore cover fuel, professional development and youth engagement.

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Branch spotlight: Cumbrian conversations

Talks at the branch ranged from world speed records to HR and decarbonisation.

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Catalytic link averts crisis

How an unexpected incident became an object lesson in emergency response. Nick Savvides reports.

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How it's changed

Jack Gifford MRINA on his journey from boatyard Saturday boy to a Caribbean future.

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Topping up the tank

The Richard B Couch Model Basin at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, following completion of extensive renovations to the 750,000gallon, 360ft-long towing tank facility.

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Apprenticeships: My path to success

Aaron Cobb MRINA is chief engineer, international navy support, at BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Defence Solutions: vocational training was the basis for a fascinating and fulfilling career and it could be the pathway to success for many more young people.

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AiP for wind-assisted liquefied CO2 carrier

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO₂ carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system.

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History: Lessons from MV Derbyshire

John Jubb CEng, 94, on one of the most remarkable and troubling episodes in British maritime history in which he played a vital role.

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