RINA WESTERN BULLETIN October 2024
RINA WESTERN BULLETIN
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Sponsored: PALFINGER MARINE’s PFM 2100: A New Era of Heavy-Duty Cranes
At the SMM 2024, PALFINGER MARINE, the global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, presents the new PFM 2100, a heavy-duty foldable knuckle boom crane that represents a significant step forward in marine technology. The PFM 2100 is the result of a dedicated research and engineering phase that sets new standards […]
News from the West Australia Section August 2024
Technical Presentation –– 28 May 2024 Nick Bentley, Director, BE&R Consulting, gave a presentation on Decarbonising Shipping—Exploring the Marine Industry’s Technological Pathways to Net Zero to a meeting in the Auditorium at Engineers Australia, Perth CBD, and streamed live to the wider fraternity on 28 May. According to the International Energy Agency, more than 5 000 […]
News from the Tasmania Section August 2024
Technical Presentation –– 3 July 2024 Martin Renilson, Adjunct Professor at AMC/UTas, gave a presentation on Structural Integrity and Safety of Older Ships in a Seaway to a meeting at the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Zoomed to Taylor Bros in Derwent Park, Hobart, and streamed live to the wider fraternity on 14 May. The […]
News from the NSW Section August 2024
Committee Meeting –– 16 July 2024 The NSW Section Committee met on 16 July and, other than routine matters, discussed: SMIX Bash 2024: letter to sponsors completed and being circulated; some sponsors already signed up; hire of James Craig paid and deposit on catering paid. TM Program 2024: August presentation changed to mid-August to suit […]
Technical Presentation 30th July 2024
Joe Cole, Systems Engineering and Analysis Domain Lead, Department of Defence, gave a presentation on Design for Upgrade: Managing the Platform to Combat System Interface to a meeting on 30 July at UNSW Canberra at ADFA and streamed live. The presentation was attended by 16 with a further 7 participating online. The presentation was based […]
Sponsored: A GLOBAL GATHERING OF ELECTRIC AND HYBRID MARINE INTELLIGENCE ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2024 offers a unique opportunity to ensure your place at the forefront of the transition towards sustainable maritime transportation. Whether you’re looking to explore new products, connect with suppliers, or learn about the latest industry developments and regulations, this event provides a platform to accelerate progress towards zero-emission shipping and […]
Tea clippers and Iron Ship Rules – Bernard Waymouth (1824-1890)
Growing up at Pembroke Dockyard where his father worked, Bernard Waymouth served a shipwright apprenticeship before moving to London. In 1846 he joined the firm of Money, Wigram and Sons which had premises at Blackwall on the Thames and was one of the companies experimenting with iron construction. In 1853 he went to work for […]
Solar Boat Challenge — 25 November 2023
RINA Tasmanian Section supported the annual Schools Solar Boat Challenge, held on Saturday 25 November 2023 at Clarence High School. Unfortunately, it rained on the day; however, enough UV light penetrated to ensure that all vessels performed well. Chris Davies spoke with the National Organiser who is very keen to take the challenge nationally to […]
Tasmanian Section Christmas Party — 1 December 2023
The Tasmanian Section Christmas party was held at the Penny Royal Wine Bar and Restaurant in Launceston on the evening of Friday 1 December 2023. There is a replica of the brigantine Tamar which ‘floats’ on rails alongside but, unfortunately, attendees were not allowed to perform a roll period test! The brigantine Tamar replica (Photo […]
First trip for the Phantom
Vision Electric Boats, the boatbuilding division set up by Canadian electric outboard manufacturer Vision Marine Technologies, unveiled its new “unsinkable” polyethylene boat, the Phantom, at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show. The bright blue boat was produced using rotational moulding (aka rotomoulding): a technique used to create large, one-piece, complex shapes, typically with uniform wall […]
Aero sector inspires Incat’s e-ferry plans
Incat Tasmania has taken inspiration from the skies, having unveiled plans to “do for short sea-sea ferry services what Boeing did for the aviation industry” with a new range of electric ferries. And, just as Boeing reduced its development and manufacturing costs by incorporating standardised components and processes, so Incat predicts that the new e-ferry […]