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.
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
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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.
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.
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