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. 

Read the digital editions

Offshore Technology - 2026 - Edition 2

Energy islands: Europe's new frontier

Offshore Technology (Newsletter)
Edition Issue: Edition 2 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Energy Islands will bring together a number of offshore technologies into a single place (image: Elia)

A new era in offshore power has seen the development of the first Energy Islands off European coasts. The first will be the six-hectare Princess Elisabeth Island, which is under construction 45km off the coast of Belgium and is due to be completed in 2028.

Detail Link: Energy islands: Europe's new frontier

Retire or repower wind farms?

Offshore Technology (Newsletter)

By Charlie Bartlett

Edition Issue: Edition 2 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

A debate rages over whether to leave turbine monopiles in-situ after turbines are decommissioned (image: Institute of Civil Engineers)

The first wind turbines to be deployed are reaching the end of their operational life. The question is, should the sites be re-used or retired?

Detail Link: Retire or repower wind farms?

FLNG orders and challenges rising

Offshore Technology (Newsletter)

By Charlie Bartlett

Edition Issue: Edition 1 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

FLNG Prelude is the world's largest floating facility located offshore Australia (image: Shutterstock)

The number of floating LNG projects are increasing fast. Today’s liquefaction capacity is forecast to more than treble from 16 million to 55 million tonnes by 2040.

Detail Link: FLNG orders and challenges rising

Newsletters

 

Stay connected with the global maritime community through RINA’s newsletters.

Whether you are a member or not, you can receive updates from The Naval Architect, alongside selected RINA news, events and industry insights. Members also gain access to a wider portfolio of exclusive newsletters on key topics in the maritime industry.

 

Sign Up For Newsletters

1 / 1
100%