WARSHIP TECHNOLOGY
Warship Technology delivers in-depth analysis of advanced naval systems, platforms, and integration strategies shaping modern maritime defence capabilities.
Look out for topics such as combat management systems, radar and sensor integration, propulsion advancements, survivability and stealth technologies, and the growing role of autonomy and artificial intelligence in naval operations.
Gain insight into the technologies underpinning next-generation warships, along with the practicalities of design, integration, and lifecycle support within complex naval environments.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT FOR LARGE PASSENGER SHIP THROUGH HYDRODYNAMIC TESTING
Scaling Decarbonisation Solutions
An all-electric 105-metre passenger ferry concept demonstrates how hydrodynamic optimisation can amplify the benefits of maritime decarbonisation. Extensive towing-tank testing enabled targeted design refinements that delivered measurable efficiency gains beyond emissions elimination alone. The project offers practical guidance for future zero-emission ferry development, highlighting performance-driven innovation and scalability at sea.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: DATA-DRIVEN APPROACHES TO HULL COATING SPECIFICATION AND SELECTION
Scaling Decarbonisation Solutions
New insights into biofouling control coatings reveal how specification choices and maintenance practices directly influence vessel efficiency and environmental performance. Drawing on in-service evidence and dry-dock assessments, the analysis identifies common causes of underperformance and offers practical recommendations to improve coating selection, durability, compliance, and lifecycle value for future fleets.
THE FASTWATER DEMONSTRATOR: RETROFITTING A PILOT BOAT TO METHANOL OPERATION
Scaling Decarbonisation Solutions
Methanol is gaining traction as a practical pathway to net-zero shipping. Demonstrated through a commercial pilot boat, advanced compression-ignition engine technology delivers diesel-like performance while meeting stringent emissions standards without exhaust after-treatment. The successful deployment validates the wider methanol value chain and highlights scalable opportunities for maritime decarbonisation worldwide today.
IMPACT OF ADVANCED HARD FOUL RELEASE MARINE COATINGS ON HYDRODYNAMICS AND SHIP EFFICIENCY
Scaling Decarbonisation Solutions
A novel hard foul-release coating is demonstrating how advanced materials can improve vessel efficiency and sustainability. Combining durability with biofouling resistance, the technology maintains smoother hull surfaces, reducing drag, fuel consumption, and emissions. The findings highlight a practical pathway to support CII compliance and long-term maritime decarbonisation goals worldwide today.
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