The future of antifouling
A summary of Ulf Hansen’s presentation at the 2026 RINA Ship Energy Efficiency Conference.
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Wärtsilä rolls out NTPRO 7 simulator
Wärtsilä, the Helsinki-based technology group, has released NTPRO 7, the latest iteration of its navigational training simulation platform.
Designed for Autonomy
Chloe Yarrien and Jake Rigby take us behind the scenes of BMT’s MODUS family of modular uncrewed surface vessels.
Mapping the unmappable
Autonomy and technology are reshaping offshore surveys in hard-to-reach places, says Anne-Marie Causer.
Mentoring: Charting a course at Argo Engineering
We hear from an engineering consultancy about its mentorship needs – and what it can offer in return.
Simultaneous ROV operations cut vessel days off Senegal
DeepOcean innovation set to reduce costs and time spent on subsea inspection programmes.
The big questions: David Andrews
The distinguished naval architect on skills, talent and a life in design.
Fincantieri to build high-speed Saildrone USV in Wisconsin
Shipbuilder branches out with collaboration on Spectre; Chartwell and Japanese shipbuilders sign wind deal; and historic tug to become a yacht. TNA Insights.
Sharing insights on best practice
Highlights from two presentations at RINA’s inaugural Ship Energy Efficiency Conference, held in Athens on 17–18 March 2026.
HII wins contract to deliver autonomous Sub recovery system
HII has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Innovation Unit to deliver a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR).
Professional development: My approach to CPD
Rob Hayes on writing papers and presenting at conferences as part of his CPD.
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