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 […]
Warship Technology March 2022
The keel for the future USS Harrisburg (LPD 30), the 14th San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship and the first Flight II ship was laid at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding on 28 January 2022.
Warship Technology March 2022
Originally due to achieve Initial Operational Capability (IOC) at the end of Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), the US Navy’s next-generation landing craft air-cushion (LCAC) is at last nearing operational status. The US Navy now expects to achieve IOC with its next-generation LCAC in FY23, with Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU 4) first in line to receive the new type.
Ship & Boat International eNews: March/April 2022 The emergence of explorer yachts, or expedition yachts, has been one of the key trends over the past 10 years, offering ultra-high-net-worth individuals the chance to break with the Mediterranean superyacht set and pursue their own adventures in the wild. It is this clientele that UK-based yacht design studio […]
Ship & Boat International eNews: March/April 2022 Aquaculture is a booming business; approximately half of all seafood consumed globally is now farmed offshore, and a swelling world population is sure to push up this volume. One company specialising in this field is US venture capital group Pacific6 Enterprises, which is currently working alongside the Hubbs-SeaWorld […]