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.
Purus Tigers 1839 - Hybrid CTV for offshore wind transits
Significant Ships
Purus Tigers 1839 is the fourth FCS 2710 Hybrid design delivered by Damen Shipyards to Purus. The 26.8m loa vessel has been designed to provide low-emission crew transfer services to the offshore wind sector.
REACH REMOTE 1 - Crew-free research craft and ROV deployer
Significant Ships
Reach Subsea’s REACH REMOTE 1 shows how uncrewed vessels can reshape offshore operations. Combining remote ROV deployment, hybrid-electric propulsion and advanced survey technology, it improves safety, lowers emissions and boosts subsea efficiency.
RV Djildjit Kaartadjiny - Custom-designed research vessel
Significant Ships
RV Djildjit Kaartadjiny is a joint production from Southerly Designs and shipbuilder Dongara Marine, the duo behind the fishing vessel Raging Bull (see Significant Small Ships of 2021).
RV Resilience - Electric-hybrid research vessel for US operations
Significant Ships
RV Resilience is a hybrid research vessel designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther and built by Snow & Company, which was delivered to the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in July 2024.
Sea Hawk - Patrol boat designed to replicate bigger ship performance
Significant Ships
Norman R. Wright & Sons was asked by multiple agencies to develop a 12m patrol vessel with big boat features. The end result is the in-house developed 12m XLW (eXtra Long Waterline) patrol boat hullform.
Sun Princess - Largest cruise ship built in Italy
Significant Ships
Sun Princess, the largest cruise ship ever built in Italy, is 345m long and 177,882gt. Built by an Italian shipbuilder for Princess Cruises, it runs on both marine gas oil and LNG.
Tor Boreas - Multi-role offshore wind farm support and survey craft
Significant Ships
Tor Boreas is a multi-role support vessel with a diesel-electric propulsion system. The vessel was designed with wind farm service, survey and support services in mind.
Windserve Frontier - Jones Act-compliant CTV for the US East Coast
Significant Ships
WindServe Frontier is a crew transfer vessel (CTV) set to play a crucial role in supporting the expanding offshore wind energy sector in the US. Built by Senesco Marine for WindServe Marine, this vessel is tailored for demanding operations along the US East Coast.
Xin Ming Zhu XXX - Hybrid-powered passenger ferry for Hong Kong
Significant Ships
Built by AFAI Shipyard and designed by Incat Crowther, Hong Kong’s Xin Ming Zhu XXX advances sustainable ferry transport through diesel-electric propulsion, battery power and solar energy. Its optimised catamaran hull improves efficiency, comfort and resilience.
Significant Ships of 2024
Significant Ships
Now includes vessels under & over 100m LOA
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