Shallow reckoning - Copy
The Naval Architect
The RNLI has saved almost 150,000 lives since it was founded in 1824 (image: RNLI).
Amy McLellan examines how the RNLI, now entering its third century, is reconfiguring its fleet and redesigning its inshore rescue capability to reflect changes in how we use the sea.
The unmanned edge - Copy
The Naval Architect
The future of maritime patrol missions lies in smart and scalable autonomous fleets, with naval architects key to driving their performance, explains Martin Conway.
Blackout in Cook Strait - Copy
The Naval Architect
Kaitaki in the Marlborough Sounds on a regular Cook Strait crossing (image: Kiwirail Limited)
A rubber expansion joint, years overdue for replacement, triggered a complete blackout on the Interislander ro-pax ferry Kaitaki off Wellington Harbour in January 2023. Iain MacIntyre reports on the investigation, the prosecution and the questions that remain.
Safety first for new fuels - Copy
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 - 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.