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Group synergies offer long term benefits to Dubai yard | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 3rd Quarter 2018 A number of strategic changes are underway at Dubai’s drydock complex, as new owner DP World plans for the yard’s future as an integral part of a global marine services group. | |
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Metalock aims to raise awareness amongst 'lost generation' of engineers | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 3rd Quarter 2018 When an urgent repair is required to a cracked piece of machinery onboard a ship, welding is usually the go-to option. An alternative, which many engineers trained in the last 30 years or so may be unfamiliar with, is now being relaunched. | |
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Evolution in aluminium | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews July/August 2018 A new venture between designer Barry Carson and boatbuilder Meercat will result in a range of aluminium-hulled RIBs, starting at 6.5m loa. | |
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Preparing for MSN 1871 | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews July/August 2018 New rules regarding the carriage of safety equipment aboard UK fishing vessels are set to enter force in October 2019, in a bid to reduce accident rates within this sector. | |
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Capital investment | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews July/August 2018 Recycled materials, including plastic bottles, and all-electric engines are two key features of GoBoat’s eco-friendly passenger craft hire service. | |
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Sloop order for Baltic Yachts | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews July/August 2018 Baltic Yachts has secured an order for a fixed-keel, twin-rudder sloop, designed to match race performance-style speed with onboard comfort. | |
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Indian boost for maritime skills | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews July/August 2018 A network of labs in India is aiming to boost maritime-related skillsets and knowledge across the Asia-Pacific region. | |
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Swarm warning | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews July/August 2018 The tiny new SwarmDiver USV/UUV from Aquabotix is operable as either a single entity or as part of a wider swarm of data-gathering drones. | |
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COMPIT's Italian job | |
The Naval Architect: July/Aug 2018 Nick Danese reports on this year’s iteration of the Conference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries conference. | |
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Rethinking CSR design waves | |
The Naval Architect: July/Aug 2018 Bringing IACS’ Common Structural Rules into line with IMO’s Goal-Based Standards has resulted in a non-equal heading probability model for calculating the probable stresses on bulkers and oil tankers | |
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Making cyber security part of the newbuilding process | |
The Naval Architect: July/Aug 2018 An essential component of today’s complex and connected vessels, cyber security is most effective when it is built in. Through discussion, testing and verification, DNV GL is making cyber security a key part of design and construction | |
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Sea Installer refurbished at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: June 2018 A2SEA-operated self-propelled wind turbine jack-up Sea Installer paid a visit to Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque this month as part of a short but productive eight day refurbishment project. | |
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Cargo Care engineers devise cargo pump service programme | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: June 2018 Cargo Care Solutions has launched a total service programme for cargo pumps that was inspired by engineers’ experiences on the job. | |
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NICO International and Teknoship S.r.l seek mutual benefit | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: June 2018 UAE-based NICO International and Italian repair provider and technical supplier Teknoship S.r.l sign an exclusive ‘Territorial Partnership Agreement’ at Posidonia. | |
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ABB Turbocharging service point to open at MMS shipyard | |
Shiprepair & Maintenance: June 2018 ABB turbocharging service point relocated from Industrial Zone Agiou Sila to the MMS shipyard in Limassol, Cyprus. | |
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US seeks common hull auxiliary | |
Warship Technology: July/Aug 2018 In May 2018, the US Navy released a request for information for a new type of amphibious vessel that would be capable of support several different missions | |
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Austal launches first Guardian class Pacific Patrol Boat | |
Warship Technology: July/Aug 2018 At the end of May 2018, Austal Limited in Australia launched the first of what will be a total of 21 Guardian class Pacific Patrol Boats | |
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Unmanned minesweeping system keeps personnel out of harm's way | |
Warship Technology: July/Aug 2018 An autonomous minesweeper system that can safely clear sea lanes of mines has been handed over to the UK Royal Navy as a common unmanned surface vessel is put through its paces in the US | |
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The city and beyond | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews June 2018 US operator Seastreak Ferries has taken delivery of a new 600-pax fast ferry, Seastreak Commodore, from Louisiana-based builder Gulf Craft. | |
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Autonomy under scrutiny | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews June 2018 The majority of respondents to Nautilus' latest survey are yet to be convinced of the much hyped-benefits of autonomous vessels - though smart shipping solutions are strongly welcomed | |
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Offshore WASP nest | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews June 2018 The Hornsea One turbine park, UK will prove the testing ground for an 18-month project assessing whether or not autonomous vessels can benefit offshore wind farm support operations. | |
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Offbeat outboard set-up for Evo CC | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews June 2018 Evo Yachts' new Evo Center Console (Evo CC) motor yacht class has been developed to incorporate up to four Mercury Verado outboards. | |
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Closer to the wind | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews June 2018 A sub-licensing agreement will enable Maryland-based MAPC to build CTVs, to South Boats' 21m aluminium cat design specs, for the US offshore wind market. | |
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Bangkok welcomes buffet boat | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews June 2018 Bangkok passenger boat operator Chao Phraya Princess is set to take delivery of its seventh dinner cruise vessel – the 55m Chao Phraya Princess VII. | |
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Tanker damage stability: a solution to the historical problems | |
The Naval Architect: June 2018 Following March’s article on historical problems associated with demonstrating a tanker’s damage stability compliance, Keith Hutchinson and Andrew Scott discuss how consistent application of the regulations might be achieved. | |
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Wind propulsion gathers momentum as installations prove successful | |
The Naval Architect: June 2018 Wind propulsion solutions are becoming increasingly visible, viable and effective. NA speaks to the International Windship Association to gain an insight into the future of this promising alternative energy source. | |
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C-Job explores ammonia's fuel potential | |
The Naval Architect: June 2018 The Netherlands-based naval architects are putting their support behind research into NH3’s potential as a carbon-free solution. | |
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Barging into the decom sector | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2018 A new barge concept developed by Longitude Engineering could provide a cost-efficient means of assisting with the decommissioning of smaller assets in multi-platform fields | |
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Chain surveys | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2018 A UK-developed robot with the ability to climb up and down mooring chains could help reduce costs and boost safety in the offshore sector. | |
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Jumbo anticipates Stella Synergy | |
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2018 The Dutch contractor’s forthcoming HLCV will be the world’s largest vessel to incorporate Ulstein’s X-BOW design. | |
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New power trips for pilots | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2018
A 16m, all-electric vessel design developed by Robert Allan Limited could produce a smoke-free solution for pilots making 'short-hop' runs to their intended vessels. | |
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Yachts against bots | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2018 The superyacht sector will prove the testing ground for Martek Marine’s D-FENCE anti-drone system, which has been designed to detect and deflect intrusive UAVs. | |
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Supporting Acta | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2018 A versatile new service operation vessel (SOV) is set to cut her teeth at Germany’s largest offshore wind farm. | |
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SolarJet shines in design contest | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2018 A team drafted from Singaporean and UK universities has won the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association’s 2018 ferry design contest, offering a stable, low-cost solution for operations in the Singapore Strait. | |
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Defensive dozen | |
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2018
French boatbuilder UFAST is building 12 Camarc-designed patrol craft, intended to serve as 'bodyguards' for the country's naval assets. | |
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