Babcock signs four-year ferry maintenance contract
Shiprepair & Maintenance: September 2020
Babcock International extends its working relationship with NorthLink Ferries in a new four-year maintenance contract
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Jotun HSS confirms first commercial contract
Shiprepair & Maintenance: September 2020
Jotun’s robotic antifouling solution Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) will be installed on MSC container ships as part of its first commercial contract
Flying high
Ship & Boat International eNews: September/October 2020
Aerospace technology adopted for the racing world could provide a much required boost for all-electric vessels in general.
Changing of the guard
Ship & Boat International eNews: September/October 2020
A team of mostly Dutch marine interests has drawn up plans for the Autonomous Guard Vessel (AGV), which would protect offshore sites while reducing operational costs.
Family values
Ship & Boat International eNews: September/October 2020
Highfield Boats’ 2021 Sport range aims to translate heavy-duty, commercial RIB design know-how into more luxurious options for recreational and family-oriented boaters.
Array of sunshine
Ship & Boat International eNews: September/October 2020
Alva Yachts’ forthcoming Ocean Eco 90 yacht utilises a spread of high-efficiency solar panels to enable emissions-free/ noise-free voyages and realise “virtually unlimited range”.
MASS communications
The Naval Architect September 2020
Can the connectivity needs of unmanned vessels be met? Inmarsat’s head of digital maritime is confident, but suggests there may be some challenges for unmanned remotely operated vessels.
Building an infrastructure for autonomous systems
The Naval Architect September 2020
Creating a framework that can facilitate the design and operation of autonomous vessels is a multifaceted problem.
Generation next: WinGD unveils the X-DF2.0
The Naval Architect September 2020
Can good design help seafarers make better decisions?
The Naval Architect September 2020
A recent webinar hosted by The Nautical Institute argued the case for better human centred design for ships and marine equipment.
Technological innovation at the heart of Chinese shipbuilding
The Naval Architect September 2020
China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, is heavily engaged in marine technology innovation initiatives
Board reshuffle
Ship & Boat International eNews: August 2020
Tennessee-based boatbuilder MasterCraft has launched a next-gen '2021' version of its ProStar ski boat.