ABP Humber reports that it has taken delivery of its second new pilot vessel from UK boatbuilder Goodchild Marine Services. Christened Trent, the newcomer follows the 2021 handover of the first-in-class Ouse, which has been based on Goodchild’s 17.6m x 5.4m and 28knots-capable ORC 171 fast pilot boat class. ABP Humber tells Ship & Boat […]
One of Britain’s most iconic boatbuilders is back, after a short hiatus – and creating a new generation of battery-powered sports boats ranks among its top priorities. Formed by Norman Fletcher in 1960, Fletcher Boats began life as a model shop in the West Midlands, before turning to real boat construction – firstly as a […]
Mitigation of underwater noise is a hot topic, especially with the proliferation of offshore wind farm projects across Europe, the US East Coast and parts of Asia. Typically, wind turbine monopiles are driven into the seabed by large hydraulic hammers attached to the tops of the monopiles, a process that generates excessive noise. These high […]
Seattle-based fishery Arctic Storm Management is replacing its 83m, 1974-built trawler Arctic Fjord with a larger newbuild of the same name – and one specifically designed to handle operations in the Bering Sea, where 45knot winds, 4m wave heights and heavy snowfall in coastal areas are not unknown. The 99m x 21m newcomer was constructed […]
Next-Level Lifting: PALFINGER’s latest Marine Crane Generation PALFINGER, the world’s leading producer of innovative lifting solutions, is making waves with its latest product update – the renewed PK 6.501 M, a foldable knuckle boom crane. As part of a comprehensive redesign project, all PALFINGER MARINE cranes are being brought up to the latest production […]
The NSW Section Committee met on 29 August and, other than routine matters, discussed: SMIX Bash 2023: Arrangements are progressing; sponsors have been contacted and sponsorships are arriving. TM Program 2023: Presentation for October has been postponed and a replacement is being sought. TM Program 2024: Five presentations already pencilled in and a further four […]
A chemical tanker suffered a bearing failure off the coast of Sweden. The vessel was towed to Denmark and lay at anchorage of Skagen. MarineShaft was called upon shortly after the damage for a repair solution and quotation. The owner contacted us for the repair job and it was decided to tow the vessel to […]
We stand at the precipice of change. Opportunities are in abundance from Net-Zero solutions to developing alternate fuels/infrastructure, composite materials, autonomy, and AI. The Institution is at the centre of it all, promoting and challenging the art and science of design, regulations, and assurance. As such, it was important for us to reassess our digital […]
The digital era is ushering in a new phase of technological advancements that will revolutionize maritime defence. Extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), secure connectivity, and data collection are just a few of the solutions that the Royal Navy can leverage to enhance operations, maintenance, navigation, and mission management. This pivotal moment for the future […]
Fires onboard ships are a major problem facing the maritime industry. A small blaze can quickly spread out of control and engulf a whole vessel without proper firefighting and detection. For shipping enterprises, a fire has the potential to destroy large quantities of cargo in a short space of time, leading to huge insurance costs. […]
One of the persistent challenges in creating effective communications systems onboard large vessels, particularly when adapting them to the modern demands for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, is the steel structure itself. The hull and bulkheads can create electromagnetic interference and frequently there are either too few wireless access points or too many, resulting in […]
PALFINGER MARINE is currently updating their state-of-the-art transportation system for the offshore industry – the Offshore Passenger Transfer System (OPTS). At Nor-Shipping 2023 in June, the company showcased a model of this technology for the first time. The OPTS is a 3D-compensated passenger and cargo transfer system. Designed specifically for marine applications, it compensates on […]