The USV launch and recovery 'missing link'
Sealartec's radical ALR-S technology can convert a conventional ship's stern ramp to a fully autonomous recovery system for unmanned surface vessels
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Joint Branch of the Royal Institute of Naval Architecture and IMarEST, Singapore
Chairman - Dr. Sridev Mookerjea FRINA
Dr. Sridev Mookerjea is a distinguished maritime leader and a Chartered Engineer (UK & India) with a professional pedigree. Holding a Professional Doctorate and an Honorary Industrial Doctorate in Global Leadership, his expertise is backed by fellowships in elite institutions including ICS, IMarEST, RINA, IMechE and SNAMES. Member of Singapore Nautical Institute, QMS 2008 Lead Auditor (UK) and MBA (UK). Dr. Mookerjea served as CEO, Managing Director, and General Manager for various multinationals, specializing in acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate turnarounds. He attended the World Economic Forums on special invitation. His contributions earned him a place in the International Who’s Who of Professionals. He is the Chairman and Group Managing Director, Blossom Group and been running his own business of Shipping, Offshore and Maritime Industry since 2003.
Vice-Chairman - Jan Verdaasdonk CEng MRINA
Secretary - Rasim Asgarov CEng FRINA
Assistant Secretary - Justin Wee
Treasurer - David HH Gan
Chan Won Song
Dr. Sridev Mookerjea FRINA
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'ROC + Dock' project darts towards the wrap-up phase
The UK-based ROC + DOCK project has brought together remote-controlled operations, a dual-function simulator and a ‘hands-off’ docking station, to encourage force multiplication of uncrewed vessels in ports and harbours
Hybrid CSOV 'Windea Clausius' joins Bernhard Schulte Offshore fleet
The latest addition to Bernhard Schulte Offshore’s CSOV fleet, Windea Clausius, combines a methanol-ready hybrid propulsion plant with Ulstein’s Twin X-STERN design for energy efficiency and ease of operations
Wind power for patrol boats? Ask the New Generation
We've seen wingsails applied to bulkers and tankers - but aboard a smaller patrol boat? The latest design from MAURIC, set for launch in 2027, could open up an entirely new market for wind-assisted propulsion systems
Marine AI looks to give uncrewed vessels a voice
The autonomy software developer Marine AI has launched a project in the hope of granting uncrewed vessels the ability to “communicate naturally” with other ships, in the manner of a human operator. The project has received the backing of the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), a branch of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) created to fund the development of innovate tech solutions for the British Armed Forces.
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