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Northern Ireland Joint Branch of the The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
Chairman - Mr Graham C Knowles CEng MIMarEST
Honorary Secretary - Ivan Boyd
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer - Mr H A Skeats CEng MIMarEST
Davie Defense awarded ASC deal
Finnish shipyard to help boost US company’s expertise and extend US polar capabilities.
The wind is with us
Wind propulsion remains a practical and cost-effective tool for decarbonising shipping, despite the regulatory headwinds, and the time for action is now, says David Osborn, director of the IMO’s Marine Environment Division.
Hanwha Ocean signs landmark agreements with Canada
South Korean shipbuilder pledges to share expertise with Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College in bid for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project contract.
LR validates GT Wings' assessment methodology
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified the sea trials performance assessment methodology used by GT Wings for its AirWing Jet Sail system. This provides an independent stamp of approval for the way the company measures fuel and emissions savings from its wind-assisted propulsion technology.
Grimaldi adds Grande Michigan to ammonia-ready carrier fleet
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Michigan, the eighth ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) in its fleet, from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu.
Wärtsilä wins LNG contract from Chinese shipbuilder
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been awarded a contract to supply cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels currently under construction at Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in China.
UK names new Marine Accidents Chief
The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has appointed Rob Loder as its new chief inspector of marine accidents, succeeding Andrew Moll OBE, who retired earlier this month after 21 years at the organisation.
Sallaum Lines moves in on net-zero with newbuild PCTC Ocean Breeze
A series of six LNG-enabled pure car and truck carriers are set to play a crucial role in Sallaum Lines’ efforts to decarbonise its transportation operations
New approach to shipbuilding with LSM deal
The US Navy is pioneering a new approach to shipbuilding with its Landing Ship Medium (LSM) programme, an approach it hopes will enable it to quickly bring large numbers of newbuilds into service on time and on budget
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