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The particular matter of black carbon

The particular matter of black carbon

The Naval Architect January 2021 - Green Shipping supplement

How will shipping respond to ongoing and increasing black carbon emissions from HFO-fuelled ships? 

Customer focus propels Veth onward

Customer focus propels Veth onward

The Naval Architect January 2021

Veth Propulsion’s technical director talks to The Naval Architect about the world’s most compact azimuth thrusters

A new phase for Ribcraft UK

A new phase for Ribcraft UK

Ship & Boat International eNews: January/February 2021

With a new owner at the helm and a yard running at capacity, Ribcraft’s UK division anticipates more international sales, and the launch of some new boat concepts, in the coming year.

Submerge the VICTA

Submerge the VICTA

Ship & Boat International eNews: December 2020

A new diver deployment craft, designed to effortlessly switch between surface and subsurface operations, is due to make its debut in 2021. 

Stopping the spread – what can ferries do?

Stopping the spread – what can ferries do?

Ship & Boat International eNews: December 2020

Ferry operators could adopt a number of existing air treatment technologies to limit the spread of COVID-19 aboard their vessels – but picking a solution will necessitate a number of considerations. 

Aft and home

Aft and home

Ship & Boat International eNews: December 2020

French start-up Noe’ has launched a luxury solar-panelled houseboat, designed to double up as an environmentally friendly riverine cruiser – and one enabling users to grow their own vegetables,thanks to a dedicated greenhouse area.

Ferry duo from Baltic Workboats

Ferry duo from Baltic Workboats

Ship & Boat International eNews: December 2020

Baltic Workboats  of Estonia has introduced two new aluminium ferries to its roster.

Groceries by fjord

Groceries by fjord

Ship & Boat International eNews: December 2020

Construction has commenced on the first pair of autonomous, all-electric ro-ro vessels to join the fleet of Asko Maritime. 

ForSea Ferries to install Thordon Bearings

ForSea Ferries to install Thordon Bearings

Shiprepair & Maintenance: December 2020

Currently operating between Sweden and Demark, ForSea Ferries’ Tycho Brahe will be fitted with new Thordon bearings for improved bow visor reliability

First hybrid vessel upgrade for Latin America

First hybrid vessel upgrade for Latin America

Shiprepair & Maintenance: December 2020

Brazilian operator CBO’s platform supply vessel, CBO Flamengo, is to become Latin America’s first vessel fitted with a battery pack for hybrid propulsion