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.
Beyond speed: designing for flexibility
Ferries & Fast Craft (Newsletter)
VIKING's new 15m Munin 1500 reveals a different approach to performance, prioritising flexibility, seakeeping and efficiency over outright speed.
Answering the Greek ferry equation
Ferries & Fast Craft (Newsletter)
The new ferry design is optimised for more moderate speeds, enabling a significant improvement in fuel efficiency and overall operating economics (image: Foreship).
A new ferry concept, developed by Foreship, tailored specifically to the operational and economic requirements of the Greek domestic ferry market stands out for its focus on efficiency, simplicity and cost control.
Elevating electric pilot design
Ferries & Fast Craft (Newsletter)
Artemis EF-12 cruises at 28knots (image: Artemis Technologies).
Artemis Technologies’ 12m EF-12 Pilot aims to overcome the hydrodynamic challenges limiting battery-electric pilot boats.
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