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Hydrogen hits the big time with projects on the rise - Copy
The Naval Architect
Unlike its sister ship, Viking Sky, Viking Libra will run on hydrogen
Hydrogen is moving from pilot projects to mainstream maritime adoption, with landmark vessel orders and emerging bunkering hubs signalling growing industry confidence.
Modern market dynamics in fast craft design
One of Arksen Pro's more recent innovations is the Vampire 1250 (image: Arksen Pro)
As fast craft design adapts to harsher offshore demands and faster-moving procurement cycles, RINA explores what naval architects can learn from Arksen Pro’s approach to ruggedisation, modularity and modern market dynamics
Flying boats rewrite the rules of fast craft design
In the Candela P-12, the batteries are placed in the front of the boat, accounting for passenger weight (image: Candela)
Candela Technology’s flagship vessel, Candela P-12, holds the record as the fastest electric passenger vessel in operation. RINA reveals some of the secrets behind Candela’s pioneering hydrofoiling electric vessel design
Tailor-making the approach to fast ferries
Strategic Marine's two 40m, 550-passenger low-emission catamaran ferries for the Government of Bermuda (image: Strategic Marine)
RINA talks exclusively to Strategic Marine on how low-emission targets are helping reshape hullform optimisation in large fast ferries and how this is subsequently spurring the market towards more tailored vessel designs
Safety first for new fuels
Thomas Beard helps shipowners comply with safety rules
The shift from heavy fuel oil to low-carbon alternatives promises deep emissions cuts but it also introduces a new generation of safety challenges. The challenge now is ensuring the industry meets its decarbonisation goals without compromising on safety.
Hydrogen hits the big time with projects on the rise
The Naval Architect
Unlike its sister ship, Viking Sky, Viking Libra will run on hydrogen
Hydrogen is moving from pilot projects to mainstream maritime adoption, with landmark vessel orders and emerging bunkering hubs signalling growing industry confidence.
Why anchoring system layout deserves greater design attention
As vessel designers push the boundaries of space and efficiency, the humble anchoring system is increasingly caught in the squeeze.
What's next for WAPS?
Orcelle Horizon Wind tunnel testing in December 2024 (image: Wallenius Marine)
DNV’s senior principal engineer, Hasso Hoffmeister, examines the evolution of wind-assisted propulsion systems, and what comes next.
Advancing innovation, collaboration and knowledge-sharing
RINA's strength is its members, CEO Paul Jobson
Welcome to the latest edition of The Naval Architect. Eight months into my tenure as CEO, my initial focus has been on strengthening RINA’s foundations and accelerating delivery of the strategic changes required for our next exciting phase, outlined here.
Deal smoothes path to Net Zero
A service operation vessel supporting Ørsted's North Sea offshore wind operations at the Port of Immingham. Biomethanol is liquid at ambient temperature and pressure and chemically identical to fossil methanol, meaning methanol-capable vessels require no modification to use it (image: Frank Henshall. Source: Exolum)
UK’s first commercial biomethanol bunkering service launches at Port of Immingham.
Efficiency is the transitional fuel
Odfjell's Bow Olympus sports four bound4blue rigid suction sails
Examining how energy saving devices have helped Odfjell slash its fuel costs across its chemical tanker fleet.
China moves fast with green fuel ambitions
HAROPA PORT is set to be part of a green corridor (image: ©Haropa Port/Samuel Salamagnon)
China is moving with unusual institutional weight to position itself at the centre of the global maritime energy transition. A blueprint backed by 10 central government ministries has set Shanghai on course to become a leading green bunkering hub by 2030.
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