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.
Davie Defense awarded ASC deal
US Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter. Pictured: Fourth-generation parent design from Davie-owned Helsinki Shipyard; seven ships from this product line already delivered (image: Davie Defense)
Finnish shipyard to help boost US company’s expertise and extend US polar capabilities.
The wind is with us
David Osborn at RINA's Wind Propulsion Conference
Wind propulsion remains a practical and cost-effective tool for decarbonising shipping, despite the regulatory headwinds, and the time for action is now, says David Osborn, director of the IMO’s Marine Environment Division.
Hanwha Ocean signs landmark agreements with Canada
Hanwha Ocean's KSS-III submarines are designed for long-range operations
South Korean shipbuilder pledges to share expertise with Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College in bid for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project contract.
LR validates GT Wings' assessment methodology
The AirWing unit onboard Vectis Progress has worked well in various conditions (image: Carisbrooke Shipping)
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified the sea trials performance assessment methodology used by GT Wings for its AirWing Jet Sail system. This provides an independent stamp of approval for the way the company measures fuel and emissions savings from its wind-assisted propulsion technology.
Grimaldi adds Grande Michigan to ammonia-ready carrier fleet
Grande Michigan can carry 9,000 car equivalent units
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Michigan, the eighth ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) in its fleet, from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu.
Wärtsilä wins LNG contract from Chinese shipbuilder
Zhejiang Xinle shipyard in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been awarded a contract to supply cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels currently under construction at Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in China.
UK names new Marine Accidents Chief
(image: Mathias Reding, Unsplash)
The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has appointed Rob Loder as its new chief inspector of marine accidents, succeeding Andrew Moll OBE, who retired earlier this month after 21 years at the organisation.
Immersive simulation accelerates warship design
Warship Technology (Newsletter)
BMT's new state-of-the-art Digital Innovation & Simulation Centre (DISC)
BMT’s new Digital Innovation & Simulation Centre (DISC) aims to reshape how naval architects design, test and validate vessels. In this exclusive interview, discover how it uses immersive simulation to de-risk decision-making
Building in better cyber resilience
Warship Technology (Newsletter)
Pole Star warns that AIS spoofing and GPS jamming are frequently used techniques that provide a false idea of ship locations while at sea
Cyberattackers are streamlining tactics and adopting new technologies to expand their capabilities. Pole Star Defense talks to RINA exclusively on why embedding cyber resilience into warship design from the outset is critical
Autonomy as a capability multiplier
Warship Technology (Newsletter)
MarineAI says that autonomous vessels are best viewed as a capability multiplier, rather than a replacement for crewed warships
In light of growing maritime autonomy across the defence sector, RINA questions AI developer MarineAI on how autonomous systems can complement warship capability and streamline decision-making, rather than replace the process
China: ship repair's hotspot
Ship Repair and Maintenance (Newsletter)
Hanwha says 'verification of effectiveness' is paramount in ship repairs (image: IikaJzuchiN)
A surge in vessel building in the first 10 years of this century means that vessels are now approaching their third, fourth or fifth surveys, and they must meet evolving decarbonisation regulations to remain viable
AI emerges as maintenance tool
Ship Repair and Maintenance (Newsletter)
AI is emerging as a legitimate tool for predictive maintenance, analysing component wear and tear symptoms for improved maintenance downtime costs
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