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.
Gain insights into regulatory compliance and efficiency improvements in the unseen workhorses of the maritime industry.
REMOTE INSPECTION OF A FPSO UNIT CRUDE OIL TANK WHILST STILL PRODUCING
Remote drone-based inspection is transforming offshore asset assurance by enabling detailed survey work without confined-space entry. Lessons from a successful FPSO crude oil tank inspection highlight the importance of planning, stakeholder coordination, class-approved procedures and tank preparation, demonstrating how UAV technology can reduce risk, cost and inspection time significantly today.
FLOATING SHIPYARD: DRYDOCK DURING THE SHIP'S VOYAGE
Floating shipyards could redefine maritime repair by taking drydock services directly to vessels. The self propelled F Yard concept combines mobile maintenance capabilities, voyage based repair opportunities, and diversified industrial applications. By transforming traditional shipyard economics and logistics, it offers a bold vision for flexible marine infrastructure globally and beyond.
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.
- The Naval Architect (currently available to all members & non-members)
- Power & Sustainability (members-only)
- Ship Repair & Maintenance (members-only)
- Warship Technology (members-only)
- Ferries & Fast Craft (members-only)
- Offshore Technology (members-only)
