Tech tonic
Dr Rodrigo Pérez Fernández examines digitalisation and AI as enablers of next-generation shipbuilding.
March/April 2026
For more than 50 years, The Naval Architect has provided RINA members with accurate, in-depth information on all aspects of vessel design, construction and engineering.
It offers a comprehensive overview of developments in naval architecture, covering everything from superyachts and short-hop ferries to tankers and heavy-lift vessels; battery pack installations and sail-assisted solutions to LNG tank retrofits; and offshore safety to warship resilience.
Highlights from March/April 2026 issue:
Alternative fuels
Safety
Hydrodynamics
Digitalisation
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.