Ferries & Fast Craft

Ferries & Fast Craft focuses on vessel design, performance optimisation, and operational technologies shaping high-speed and passenger transport sectors. You can expect topics such as hull design and hydrodynamics, propulsion systems including hybrid and electric solutions, lightweight and innovative new materials, and advanced navigation and safety systems.

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The Naval Architect - May-June Issue 2026

New autonomous vessel agreement

Publication Date: 2026-06-24 Edition Issue: 2026

Orca AI's SeaPod watchkeeper (image: Orca AI)

Orca AI and SHI in joint development deal

Detail Link: New autonomous vessel agreement

Laser shield takes shape

Publication Date: 2026-06-24 Edition Issue: 2026

UK’s DragonFire set to take on drones by 2027.

Detail Link: Laser shield takes shape

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