Remote inspections surge for BV
Offshore Marine Technology: 2nd Quarter 2020
Bureau Veritas has witnessed a 900% increase in demand for remote inspection of offshore assets and equipment since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Sustainable technology on the backburner, but not forgotten
The Naval Architect: June 2020
An uptake of green solutions in the post-pandemic period is vital and antifouling products will be a key player, believes Philip Chaabane, CEO of global bio-tech company, I-Tech
Robotic technology aims to revolutionise hull maintenance
The Naval Architect: June 2020
Jotun has launched its Hull Skating Solutions (HSS), which it claims will proactively remove fouling from a ship’s hull before it affects performance and becomes a biosecurity problem
Norwegian shipping’s green ambition
Naval Architect: June 2020
Five years after it first launched, the Green Shipping Programme continues to develop innovative shortsea pilot projects and advance Norway’s goal of establishing itself as the world’s most eco-friendly shipping nation
‘WindWings’ set to Amplify reduction in fuel consumption and emissions
The Naval Architect: June 2020
Technology and expertise used during the development of racing yachts is being applied to a wind propulsion system that has attracted the interest of a leading shipowner
Optimarin launches ‘industry first’ ballast water treatment system leasing
The Naval Architect: June 2020
The Norwegian company hopes its latest commercial innovation consolidates its position as one of the leading manufacturers of UV ballast water treatment
Low-drag hullform could give USV an edge
Warship Technology: May 2020
A newly-developed unmanned surface vessel intended for a range of military and commercial applications has a centre hull and a pair of sponsons to either side of it and is based on a hullform UK-based BMT has studied over many years.
Modified anchor-handling tug/supply vessel in build to meet US Navy requirement
Warship Technology: May 2020
In early April 2020, Gulf Island Fabrication received notification of an award for the construction of two additional towing, salvage and rescue ships (T-ATS) for the US Navy.
US Navy’s Unmanned Influence Sweep System cleared for low rate production
Warship Technology: May 2020
The UISS is the US Navy’s first unmanned surface vehicle (USV) programme of record. It provides unmanned mine counter measure and capabilities using interchangeable payloads and advanced sensors.
US Navy begins effort to improve Littoral Combat Ship lethality and survivability
Warship Technology: May 2020
The US Navy is investing in a major programme of upgrades for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as it looks to increase the organic firepower and survivability of the fleet. At the same time, it is promoting a greater degree of in-service commonality between the respective Freedom and Independence variants.
Going the distance
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2020
So, how do you maintain CTV operations when a global pandemic forces countries into lockdown, plunges the economy into freefall and introduces the unprecedented practice of ‘social distancing’?
One-stop ship
Ship & Boat International: eNews May/June 2020
A new research vessel bound for Greenland is intended to conduct a wider range of survey work than before, obviating the need to charter additional vessels.