Where form and functionality converge
The Naval Architect September 2021
Small luxury cruise ships and megayachts have physical similarities, but different design philosophies, writes Kari Reinikainen.
Industry News
Sensor technology promises smarter, safer mooring
The Naval Architect September 2021
Wilhelmsen’s Smart Ropes system won RINA and Lloyd's Register's Maritime Safety Award earlier this year.
Subverting shipbuilding at the dock
The Naval Architect September 2021
At CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding’s 100,000tonne dockyard, a digital dock system is being built and a 3D-printed ship is under trial
Cargo shipping boom offers ‘great opportunities’ for MacGregor
The Naval Architect September 2021
A burgeoning order book for container ship-sand ro-ro's is driving demand for new stowage and loading solutions, says the equipment manufacturer.
From bomb blasts to body shocks
Ship & Boat International eNews: August 2021
An energy-absorbing, impact-mitigating material originally developed for runners, and subsequently proven within international warzones, is helping to contribute to the marine sector’s ongoing efforts to counter whole body vibration.
TrAM on track for 2022 start
Ship & Boat International eNews: August 2021
Norwegian shipbuilder Fjellstrand has started construction of the all-electric passenger catamaran ferry Medstraum, developed by partners in the Transport – Advanced and Modular (TrAM) project.
Mine craft for TSA
Ship & Boat International eNews: August 2021
Damen will supply a floating crane barge to Australia-based operator TSA, which has been contracted to operate the barge and conduct trans-shipment services for Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills Mine.
A&P achieves success across the board
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 3rd Quarter 2021
Strong performances continue to be reported across all three of A&P Group’s UK facilities, with success on dredger, ferry and offshore support vessel projects
Low friction antifouling launched by Chugoku
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 3rd Quarter 2021
Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) has released an ultra low friction, hydrolysis type antifouling which features barnacle repellent Selektope technology
HullWiper expands into new markets
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 3rd Quarter 2021
Well-established ROV hull cleaning specialist, HullWiper, has recently launched operations at three new locations - South Korea, Namibia and Sri Lanka
IMI moves closer to operational phase
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 3rd Quarter 2021
Rapid progress is being made at Saudi Arabia’s huge new multi-functional shipyard
Trials start on gate rudder solution
Shiprepair & Maintenance: 3rd Quarter 2021
Preparations are underway for the retrofit of a novel propulsion and steering system, a design concept refined by the University of Strathclyde