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Automating non-repetitive production | |
Innovation in shipbuilding: March 2018 The ever-changing demands of shipbuilding seemingly precludes the use of automated production lines. Dutch production robotics company Kranendonk demonstrates this need not be the case. | |
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Open season for Norsafe | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews March/April 2018 A combination of R&D and feedback from military and professional end users is credited with influencing the development of Norsafe’s new Munin S1200 Open model. | |
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Building up the Philippines | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews March/April 2018
The Philippines has the potential to become a major maritime hub in the Asia-Pacific, given further investment in training and infrastructure, and more publicity for its smaller boatbuilders. | |
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Edda twins offer offshore support | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews March/April 2018 Astilleros Gondán has completed two sister service operation vessels (SOVs) for shipowner Østensjø Rederi, for deployment at offshore wind farms off the UK coast. | |
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In the realm of the sensors | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews March/April 2018
Future trends for the application of marine composites could include wider adoption of sensor-enhanced, 'smart' materials. | |
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Science class for South Africa | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews March/April 2018
A forthcoming hydrographic research vessel newbuild for the South African Navy has been based on a proven Vard Marine design. | |
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Rolling out the City Jet set | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews March/April 2018
Tourists in Cancun are benefiting from an alternative to lengthy and muggy bus rides, care of two new passenger ferry sisters, City Jet 1 and City Jet 2. | |
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Indonesian Navy ramps up PC-40 patrol boat programme | |
Warship Techology: March 2018 A large number of patrol boats are being built for the Indonesian Navy at yards in the country under its ‘Minimum Essential Force’ programme. | |
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Aerodynamic support could give fast patrol unit speed of 50knots | |
Warship Technology: March 2018 La Rochelle, France-based Advanced Aerodynamic Vessels (A2V) believes a revolutionary hullform it has developed has potential application as a fast patrol vessel/coast guard vessel. | |
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JFD completes build of first third generation submarine rescue system | |
Warship Technology: March 2018 UK submarine rescue specialist JFD was due to deliver the first of two innovative submarine rescue systems to the Indian Navy in March 2018. | |
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Automation & integration drive Norwegian Control Systems' Fjord1 project | |
The Naval Architect: March 2018 Automation and integration look set to take up the increasingly challenging task of achieving further efficiency improvements. Norwegian Control Systems’ project for Fjord1 provides a convincing test case. | |
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Economy & manoeuvrability prompt Viking Line's Azipod choice | |
The Naval Architect: March 2018 The Finnish company has decided to fit its latest newbuilding with ABB’s versatile propulsion system, report Kari Reinikainen and Alan Lam. | |
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Record-breaking dual-fuel power | |
The Naval Architect: March 2018 French carrier CMA CGM’s 22,000TEU generation will use LNG fuel on Asia/Europe round-voyages, putting down a new marker for the industry. | |
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Infrastructure investment set to boost efficiency at Detyens | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st quarter 2018 Some significant upgrades are underway, and others planned, at the leading US East Coast shiprepair yard. | |
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Palumbo completes ice class cruise conversion | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance 1st quarter 2018 The Italian shipyard group handled a number of notable refits and upgrades during 2017, including a major conversion of Silversea Cruises’ Silver Cloud. | |
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