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Khaled M Karmous explains his patented high-pressure water jet system that is showing promise as a new class of active friction-reduction technology, designed to cut fuel consumption by reducing hull drag.

RINA’s conference brought together industry leaders to examine how wind propulsion technologies are moving from concept to fleet-level implementation.

Dr Rodrigo Pérez Fernández examines digitalisation and AI as enablers of next-generation shipbuilding.

Finnish shipyard to help boost US company’s expertise and extend US polar capabilities.

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.

South Korean shipbuilder pledges to share expertise with Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College in bid for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project contract.

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.

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 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.

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.