Emil Jonze, Docksta Varvet, Sweden and Dr Ronald Pelot / John Dalziel MRINA, Dalhousie University, Canada explain why the Docksta Loitering, Optionally Crewed, High Speed Rescue Vessel concept was deemed necessary, and run though the features of this innovative life-saver The following article is a slightly truncated version of presentations delivered at the World Maritime […]
A collaboration between engine manufacturer RollsRoyce, injection system supplier Woodward L’Orange and non-profit research institute WTZ Roßlau aims to develop a high-speed maritime internal combustion engine (ICE) capable of running on green methanol (or e-methanol). Working under the ‘MeOHmare’ banner, the project partners hope to have the concept for this ICE nailed down by the […]
Yachtbuilder Sunseeker International has launched an intensive boatbuilding course with the aim of attracting fresh talent into the industry to counter the UK’s current “national skills shortage”, the company says. The course is the first offering of the newly created Sunseeker Skills Academy, which was developed in partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College. Alex Bowman, […]
Capt. Dr. Seyedvahid Vakili, research associate, World Maritime University svv@wmu.se Professor Dr. Aykut I. Ölçer, director of research, World Maritime University aio@wmu.se Shipyards are usually placed near to cities and act as an economic driver for their development, while cities provide the necessary resources and infrastructure for shipyards. However, […]
Catherine Austin, I-Tech AB and International Antifouling Conference moderator Today, marine antifouling coatings play a more important role than ever in shipping’s decarbonisation journey. The adhesion of microbial slimes, macroalgae and hard-shelled organisms such as barnacles on the underwater surfaces of a vessel can significantly increase a vessel’s fuel consumption if operating at a set […]
Ludmila Seppälä, business development director, Cadmatic The conference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT) is a significant international event that serves as a forum for professionals, researchers, and experts in the maritime sector. Since its inception, COMPIT has played a crucial role in providing an insightful exchange of knowledge and […]
Danish vehicle deck simulation testing offers new insight into lithium-ion fires The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI) has conducted extensive testing of the effects of electric vehicle (EV) fires on ferry vehicle decks, to build up knowledge of how to bring these blazes under control. And, encouragingly, the result would appear to be an optimistic […]
Green light for SeaBot course Training provider SeaBot Maritime has received UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) voluntary recognition for its maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) Remote Operator training course. Developed jointly by SeaBot and Fugro Middle East, the course is intended as the first module in SeaBot’s wider MASS Certified Professional training scheme (MCP) […]
CROSS-INDUSTRY TEAM TACKLES METHANE SLIP Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, estimated to have a global warming potential (GWP) of 27-30 over 100 years, while CO2 has a GWP of 1 regardless of the time period used. The low-pressure, dual-fuel concept has proved to be the most popular LNG engine technology, but it is also […]
Yachtbuilder Sunseeker International has launched an intensive boatbuilding course with the aim of attracting fresh talent into the industry to counter the UK’s current “national skills shortage”, the company says. The course is the first offering of the newly created Sunseeker Skills Academy, which was developed in partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College. Alex Bowman, […]
February saw the launch of the report Safety of Domestic Ferries – A Scoping Study of 7 Countries, based on research conducted by World Maritime University representatives including Anish Hebbar, Serdar Yildiz, Nadhir Kahlouche and Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs. The team’s research was funded by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation and supported by Interferry, the Worldwide Ferry Safety […]
Developing safe, reliable and efficient ammonia-fuelled engines demands new research capabilities, writes Dr. Andreas Schmid, General Manager Technology Development, WinGD. With ammonia emerging as one of the leading clean fuel candidates for decarbonising the shipping industry, WinGD and other engine designers face an important challenge: to design an engine concept that can be applied to […]