Offshore Technology

Offshore Technology explores the systems, engineering practices, innovations and challenges, driving offshore operations across energy and marine sectors. Topics you can expect include subsea engineering, floating production systems, offshore wind technologies, digital monitoring and control systems, and asset integrity management.

Delve into analysis, and insights on emerging technologies improving safety, efficiency, and performance in increasingly harsher offshore environments in the journey to cleaner sustainable energy sources.

Dynautics wins 2026 Seawork award with modular Phantom 2

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

Phantom 2 AUV (image: Dynautics)

Dynautics’ Phantom 2 AUV delivers enhanced endurance, payload flexibility and autonomous subsea survey capability.

Detail Link: Dynautics wins 2026 Seawork award with modular Phantom 2

Signal through steel

The Naval Architect

By Sven-Eric Brooks

Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

ScanReach wearable tags and mesh node (image: ScanReach)

For decades, steel ships relied on extensive cabling for connectivity. Now, wireless mesh technology is proving that reliable wireless networks can enhance safety, efficiency and vessel design.

Detail Link: Signal through steel

Warship 2026: Submarines

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

Warship 2026: Submarines - Accelerating Underwater Capability Through Collaboration

Warship 2026: Submarines brought together naval architects, defence scientists and engineers from around the world to address the accelerating demands placed on underwater capability. To follow are summaries of four papers.

Detail Link: Warship 2026: Submarines

Beckett Rankine earns RINA accreditation

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

Experiential learning accounts for 70% of the programme

Maritime consultancy programme offers exceptional opportunities to graduates.

Detail Link: Beckett Rankine earns RINA accreditation

Top shot: Scottish squid powers on

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

Image: Economara

ABS-backed Encomara's Squid system promises faster floating wind deployment, higher energy yields, and significant savings.

Detail Link: Top shot: Scottish squid powers on

Fuel readiness and design consequences

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

ESL methanol-powered multipurpose vessel (image: Deltamarin and ESL Shipping)

Deltamarin on thinking ahead when it comes to fuel transitioning.

Detail Link: Fuel readiness and design consequences

Two-stroke platform extended to ethanol use

Image: China Ship Design & Research Center Co, Ltd (CSDC)

WinGD secures first orders for its ethanol-configured two-stroke engine platform, marking a milestone for ethanol-fuelled ocean-going newbuilds and alternative-fuel vessel design.

Detail Link: Two-stroke platform extended to ethanol use

Vietnam modernises maritime strategy

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

Vietnam is overhauling its national maritime policy, shifting from a sector-by-sector approach to an integrated, ecosystem-based model built around marine spatial planning and advanced technology.

Detail Link: Vietnam modernises maritime strategy

Standardised battery for inland shipping

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

WEstack is installed on the aft deck

Wattlab founder and CEO Bo Salet on the company’s new battery energy storage system

Detail Link: Standardised battery for inland shipping

Closing the fouling loop

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

The type of antifouling coating is a factor in hull performance

Integrating performance monitoring into biofouling management plans can bridge the gap between regulatory guidance and decision-making onboard. So say researchers presenting at the Hull Performance & Insight Conference.

Detail Link: Closing the fouling loop

Sensor-free structural health monitoring

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

Light Structures AS director of engineering Karianne Pran on SHM systems.

Detail Link: Sensor-free structural health monitoring

Top shot: Royal Navy tests launch-and-recovery system

The Naval Architect
Edition Issue: July/August Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Magazine

Image: EIVA

Royal Navy completes first at-sea trials of bespoke launch-and-recovery system for ScanFish platform.

Detail Link: Top shot: Royal Navy tests launch-and-recovery system

Newsletters

 

Stay connected with the global maritime community through RINA’s newsletters.

Whether you are a member or not, you can receive updates from The Naval Architect, alongside selected RINA news, events and industry insights. Members also gain access to a wider portfolio of exclusive newsletters on key topics in the maritime industry.

  • The Naval Architect (currently available to all members & non-members)
  • Power & Sustainability (members-only)
  • Ship Repair & Maintenance (members-only)
  • Warship Technology (members-only)
  • Ferries & Fast Craft (members-only)
  • Offshore Technology (members-only)

 

Sign Up For Newsletters

1 / 1
100%