With the introduction of MSC.428(98), Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems at the start of 2021, IMO mandated that member states should take into account cyber protection and safeguards for every vessel over 500 gt, consistent with the requirements of the ISM Code and reflective of the reality that most modern ships are, […]
The rapid growth of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) market, not to mention its transportation, is opening up a wealth of business opportunities and becoming a major driver of innovation within northern Europe. And it should come as no surprise that Denmark is among the frontrunners. “There is no doubt this emerging CCS industry […]
The shipbuilding industry in Northern Europe is under pressure, and the region’s high costs mean that potential orders have been lost to Asia. However, a new design concept from Dutch design and engineering company Conoship International Projects (CIP) looks set to give the industry a boost, while also reducing CO₂ emissions from shipping. Based in […]
In the early 1980s, in a letter published in the pages of The Naval Architect, Margaret Thatcher referred to shipbuilding in the UK as a sunset industry. At the time it was very difficult to dispute that; attempts to revitalise the fortunes of yards under the auspices of the public corporation British Shipbuilders were quickly […]
(image: DIV Group) Croatian boatbuilder Brodosplit has commenced construction of an eco-friendly passenger sailing ship, drawing on a combination of electricity and wind power to fuel its trips. The 63.5m x 10m vessel will feature a height of 5.35m from the main deck, a steel hull and superstructure, plus three aluminium alloy masts, and […]
Seaspan Shipyards of North Vancouver, Canada has officially launched its HoloShip facility. Described as “an immersive visualisation system”, the facility incorporates digital twin technology, enabling ship designers and engineers to virtually ‘walk through’ their newbuild plans and general arrangements before the first steel is cut. The HoloShip facility houses a 3D theatre room, in which a […]
At first glance, ballast tanks might not seem the most obvious fit for RIBs and powerboats, typically being the preserve of larger, ocean-going vessels. However, switch the ballast tank’s key role from guaranteeing hydrostatic stability to preventing slamming at high speeds, and its utilisation aboard smaller craft makes a lot more sense. Excessive slamming […]
The German port city of Kiel is preparing for a green-fuel shake-up, courtesy of the Clean Autonomous Public Transport Network (CAPTN) project. Initiated by Kiel University, CAPTN aims to create the infrastructure for “an integrated inner-city mobility chain” of autonomous and environmentally friendly modes of transport, incorporating both riverine and road-based traffic. To […]
The Naval Architect March 2022
The fortunes of the Finnish shipbuilding cluster have started to brighten in the aftermath of Covid-19, writes Kari Reinikainen.
The Naval Architect March 2022
Investment and installation of wind propulsion is starting to ramp up, according to the IWSA’s secretary-general.
The Naval Architect March 2022
Lubmarine successfully trialled its Talusia Universal cylinder oil for more than 4,000 hours onboard the LNG tanker SK Audace.
The Naval Architect March 2022
The Carbon Intensity Indicator will have a profound impact on the marketability of vessels, according to inspection specialists IDWAL.