The Naval Architect provides in-depth information on all aspects of vessel design, construction and engineering. Practical applications of latest technology and case studies are accompanied by analysis and foresights. Published every two months, the magazine covers everything from superyachts and short-hop ferries to tankers and heavy-lift vessels; from battery pack installations and sail-assisted solutions to LNG tank retrofits; and from offshore safety to warship resilience.
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.
Professional profile - Edwin Pang
Edwin Pang has been RINA's representative to the IMO since 2018
RINA speaks to Edwin Pang, founder of consultancy Arcsilea, about his career to date and notable role as RINA IMO Committee chair.
MIT research shows how to cut ship drag by up to 7.5%
MIT used computational fluid dynamics, AI-assisted optimisation and physical scale model testing for their study.
Study shows how wedge-shaped vortex generators reduce drag in ship hulls, which could help in the drive to decarbonise the shipping industry.
The Coandă effect
Khaled Karmous
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.
Wind Propulsion 2026: Momentum meets method*
A packed audience at Convene 133 Houndsditch
RINA’s conference brought together industry leaders to examine how wind propulsion technologies are moving from concept to fleet-level implementation.
Tech tonic
(image: Shutterstock)
Dr Rodrigo Pérez Fernández examines digitalisation and AI as enablers of next-generation shipbuilding.
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.
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