Hydrogen-powered MR could reform tankers
The Naval Architect March 2022
Swedish naval architects FKAB Marine Design have unveiled a concept design for vessel partly fuelled by onboard hydrogen reformation.
Industry News
Taming the Li-ion
With a UK ban on internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered cars set to enter force in 2030, ro-ro ferry operators can expect electric vehicle (EV) carriage to become the norm. However, while EVs running on lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries could lower emissions by up to 69% compared to petrol-fuelled cars, according to a 2021 study by […]
First T-AO, USNS John Lewis completes builder’s trials
Warship Technology March 2022
USNS John Lewis (TAO 205), the lead ship in a class of new fleet replenishment oilers for the US Navy, has completed initial builder’s trials. The trials were initiated on 4 February 2022.
Keel laid for ‘hospital ship’ version of Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship
Warship Technology March 2022
The keel for the future USNS Cody, Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship (EPF 14), the first of the Spearhead class EPF Flight II configuration, was laid at Austal USA on 26 January 2022.
Class of ’22
The forthcoming Dutch training vessel Ab Initio is on schedule to be delivered in August this year, builder Concordia Damen has confirmed. The 67m x 8.2m ship will provide training to future crew and ship’s masters, doubling as a field lab in which companies can trial new equipment and technology on board, in collaboration with the students. […]
Environmental upgrades strengthen tanker repair activity
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2022
With tanker dockings generally on the rise, Besiktas Shipyard highlights the growing importance of environmental efficiency projects within work scopes
Austal USA expands repair and maintenance capabilities
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2022
The conclusion of a lease purchase agreement in San Diego gives the company access to the West Coast market in addition to its established position in the US Gulf
Sperry Marine introduces digital navigation ‘system twin’
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2022
Digitalisation is at the heart of its strategy for overcoming logistical supply chain challenges
Cruise ship reactivations boost shipboard activity
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 1st Quarter 2022
Traditionally a ship repairer, SMS has invested in a team of professionals to develop a presence in the shipboard engineering, interior outfitting and marine refurbishment segment and 2021 is considered to have been a defining year
Survitec at the safety vanguard
The Naval Architect February 2022
The UK-based manufacturer is supplying a state-of-the-art firefighting system for the trailblazing autonomous vessel Yara Birkeland.
Jiangnan-built hybrid a milestone for PCTC’s
The Naval Architect February 2022
Built for UECC, Auto Advance delivers significant gains in energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
How greener shipping is changing shipbuilding contracts
The Naval Architect February 2022
Balancing owner preferences and regulatory requirements is becoming increasingly challenging.