The Australian government has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to jointly build Australia’s new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in the latest significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact. SSN-AUKUS is a new class of nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) being developed in partnership with the US and Australia to satisfy the needs of […]
If the subsea deployment of ROVs, AUVs and UUVs can reduce Opex and emissions, it makes sense that using an uncrewed vessel to launch and recover these drones could boost operational efficiency even further. That’s the rationale behind the design of the Ocean Aurora: a remotely operated ‘drone launchpad’ conceived by offshore survey/inspection services provider […]
Singaporean boatbuilder Penguin International has received an order for a fast supply vessel (FSV), placed by offshore operator O3S-Oil Senegal Support Services. Designed by Incat Crowther, the FSV will measure 36.4m length overall (or 32.4m on the waterline) by 10m in beam, and will carry up to 28 offshore service personnel and 20tonnes of cargo. […]
By Mark Barton, RINA Historian This year sees two hundred years of life afloat for what is the most original old ship in the world, HMS Unicorn. Now a museum in Dundee, she was a 46-gun frigate, designed by Sir Robert Seppings. Built as the changeover started she combines the traditional wooden craftsmanship of the […]
Project FuTube brings together Finnish company’s latest technology to advance ship propulsion In the world of maritime technology, efficiency is usually a key driver of innovation. Drive shaft problems on vessels are a significant cause of ship delays and many companies have sought to tackle this issue in the past. Finnish engineering company Wärtsilä has […]
New research in hull coatings and grooming could revolutionise vessel efficiency In maritime operations the importance of marine coatings extends far beyond mere aesthetics. The outside layer of a vessel’s hull serve as the first line of defence against corrosion, fouling, and degradation. Thus, playing a critical role in safeguarding marine assets, optimising vessel efficiency, […]
Danish Shipping pushes for regulatory frameworks that not only incentivise sustainable practices but also foster innovation “The green transition is at the forefront of our minds in this industry, and it underscores everything that we do, because it’s the right thing to do.” That was the message from Anne Steffensen, CEO of Danish Shipping, when […]
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics plans to launch a diesel-electric USV workboat class this summer, developed for tasks including search and rescue, surveying and environmental studies, in crewed or uncrewed mode. The first unit in the new Selkie series, the Selkie 7, will feature a length of 7m, a breadth of 2.35m and a 0.4m draught, […]
“You’re coming straight into a job that is well paid, and well supported,” says Charlie Nunn, an engineering technician at BAE Systems. “You’re supported going through professional registration, your degree, you’ve got a career path to follow and you’re more or less guaranteed a full-time job at the end of it if you be yourself […]
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry is something that draws upon the efforts of many stakeholders, be that the assimilation of new fuels and engines, energy saving devices, or initiatives such as green corridors to incentivise shipowners and operators to adopt new technologies. The role of Flag States in that process is often maligned; one need […]
Introducing viable alternative fuels for vessels comes with plenty of challenges, mostly related to performance, availability and cost. However, the maritime sector has identified another potential problem: the need to update Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) requirements to ensure that crew are adequately trained in the handling and storage of these […]
A hidden danger that has plagued the maritime industry has once again come into the spotlight. Seemingly innocuous compartments, cargo holds and fuel tanks, vital for storage and operation on board any vessel, have become graveyards for far too many seafarers due to a lack of attention, regulation, and understanding. A recent surge of enclosed […]