Watch this 'Space

Ship & Boat International: Sept/Oct 2016

For vessel designer Knud E. Hansen, the development of its ShipSpace virtual reality tool is simply the latest evolution in producing innovative, realistic and workable ship and boat designs

Boxing clever

Ship & Boat international: Sept/Oct 2016

By the designer’s own admission, the new 15.25m UK oyster harvester Triploid may resemble a ‘square box’ – but it’s a box full of plenty of technical and design tricks, writes Stevie Knight

Catching the sun

Ship & Boat International: Sept/Oct 2016

With NavAlt Solar & Electric Boats soon to delivery India’s first solar-powered passenger ferry, Ship & Boat International caught up with CEO Sandith Thandasherry for a closer look at the craft’s eco-friendly, cost-saving benefits.

Leidos completes initial testing of ACTUV

Warship Technology: October 2016

Initial tests of the prototype Autonomous Continuous Trail Unmanned Vehicle, an unmanned unit intended to conduct operations with only minimal operator control, have been highly successful.

Izumo class far from carriers in the fullest sense

Warship Technology: October 2016

Japan’s acquisition of two classes of helicopter-carrying ‘flattops’ has aroused much comment – and the ire of neighbouring China – but for the time that is all that they are – helicopter carriers, not fixed-wing platforms.

Uncertainty around Type 26 raises job and capability concerns

Warship Technology: October 2016

Concerns have been expressed about the effects that delays to the Type 26 frigate programme might have.

Compact electric drive in the making

Marine Power & Propulsion: October 2016

Pseudo-direct drive (PDD) technology developed by Sheffield-based Magnomatics claims to offer substantial reductions in machine size and weight compared with permanent-magnet and wound-field electrical machines at the megawatt (MW) level, where a combination of low speed and high torque is required.

Dawning of new era in asset maintenance

Marine Power & Propulsion: October 2016

With prudent management and experienced eyes, the technical means are now available to transform maintenance strategies for the better.

Gas-fuelled two-strokes come into play

Marine Power & Propulsion: October 2016

Recent vessel deliveries have raised the commercial profile of a new generation of low-speed propulsion engines with the capability to run on gas or liquefied gas.

Working with the virtual world

The Naval Architect: October 2016

“It’s a new way of doing things, but it’s clear to me that it’s going to become the standard way of designing ships over the next few years,” says Robert J. Spencer, Knud E. Hansen.

LNG-powered bulk carrier premieres use of high manganese steel

The Naval Architect: October 2016

LNG is a cleaner source of energy than oil and, as emissions regulations become tougher, a number of owners have decided to use the fuel. The Korean Register outlines the development of an LNG-powered bulk carrier that has been designed to use high manganese steel in its construction.

Jobs still a challenge for naval architects

The Naval Architect: October 2016

In what is still a very challenging market for many businesses, what is the outlook for naval architects and the businesses employing them? Faststream looks back on another indifferent year in naval architecture recruitment and what to expect for the remainder of 2016 and beyond.

Shipowner takes aim at EEDI

The Naval Architect: September 2016

For some months now The Naval Architect has reported on the difficulties surrounding the EEDI regulations for ro-ro and ro-pax vessels. The strength of feeling around the issue is illustrated by owner Jonathan Blackman

Deck cranes receive risky diagnosis

The Naval Architect: September 2016

Chris Dyson, a partner and marine engineer at Brookes Bell LLP, discusses deck crane design and crane failures with The Naval Architect.

Internet energy efficiency drive powers low carbon future

The Naval Architect: September 2016

If low fuel prices may have given owners and operators something of a reprieve on costs, the importance of energy efficiency continues to grow and a new website has been designed to help them as they continue to operate in a demanding economic environment, writes Sandra Speares.

Cushioning the blows

Offshore Marine Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016

AMC and ESNA are hoping to take advantage of surface effect ship design to result in reduced wave-induced motions at faster speeds in rougher conditions.

Lift-ofaf for liftboats

Offshore Marine Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016

Increased demand for cost-efficient liftboats in Asia and the Middle East is benefiting designers, shipyards and OEMs alike.

Damen introduces decom design

Offshore Marine Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016

The major shipbuilder has unveiled a flexible vessel concept, which could prove capable of undertaking the decommissioning of more than 50% of existing North Sea fixed platforms.

New EU proposals for ship recycling licences

Shiprepair eNews August 2016

A European Commission report recommends that any ship over 500gt calling at an EU port would need to pay for a ship recycling licence.  

Costa Crociere take a stake in Chantier Naval de Marseille

Shiprepair eNews August 2016

Costa Crociere and San Giorgio del Porto in Genoa have signed a strategic partnership for the expansion of Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard.

MTU enhances remanufacturing options

Shiprepair & Conversion Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016

Rolls-Royce’s German engine division, MTU, is expanding its rebuild, overhaul and remanufacturing capabilities.

Battery conversion project confirmed

Shiprepair & Conversion Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016

HH Ferries is investing around US$35 million to reduce emissions on two of its large passenger vessels.

Oman project highlights mobile propeller services demand

Shiprepair & Conversion Technology: 3rd Quarter 2016

Stone Marine Shipcare’s new mobile workshop recently proved its worth at Oman Drydock.