Shipyards form green alliance Four leading shipyards have co-founded the Global Green Shipyard Alliance (GGSA), an international coalition committed to accelerating the maritime industry’s sustainability transition. The alliance aims to fast-track clean technology adoption, improve environmental performance and set unified ESG standards across their global operations. Dubai’s Drydocks World is one of the four founding […]
A UK consortium comprising Morek Engineering, Solis Marine Engineering, Tope Ocean, First Marine Solutions and Celtic Sea Power has devised a new class of floating wind installation vessel, primed for energy efficiency and sustainable operations. Having formally unveiled the concept at a Society of Maritime Industries event in London in May, the partners say they […]
As a developer of cruise missiles and recon systems, and with the US government as a key customer, it’s fair to say that Virginia-based Leidos has cut its teeth on defence solutions. However, the company’s latest unmanned unwater vehicle (UUV), the Sea Dart, is designed to support both naval and commercial customers, undertaking tasks ranging from […]
Having saved more than 6,400 lives in its 130+ year history, the Norwegian Sea Rescue Society (Redningsselskapet) is a cornerstone of maritime safety in Norway. Like many rescue agencies, though, the Society often must negotiate treacherous sea conditions at high speeds, raising the risk of severe slamming – a threat to volunteer first responders, onboard […]
Visitors to Amsterdam will now be able to enjoy fine dining on the water free of smoke and noise, as the relaunched floating restaurant Henry Schmitz resumes operations, following an internal overhaul and conversion to electric power. The 16.7m x 3.7m saloon boat, originally built in the early 1900s and now operated by Amsterdam Jewel […]
The global shipping fleet must adopt low- and zero-emission fuels to meet the climate goals set by IMO, writes Tore Stensvold. The goal is a 20% reduction in total GHG emissions by 2030, and a 70% reduction by 2040, both relative to 2008 levels, with the end goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Ammonia […]
From a US$3.5 billion push to become the world’s fully AI-native city by 2027, to this year’s roll-out of a fleet of self-driving robotaxis, tech vibes are strong in Abu Dhabi. Add recent reports of blockchain adoption, quantum research and a large-scale solar energy capture project, and the capital city of the UAE appears to […]
Neoline’s dream is taking shape, writes Bruno Cianci. Following the January launch of Neoliner Origin, which took place at the RMK Marine facility in Tuzla, Istanbul, this 136m, sailing and diesel-electric ro-ro cargo vessel will enter service connecting the Atlantic coast of France with the port of Baltimore, making intermediate calls in St. Pierre & […]
UK high-speed boat and RIB-builder Marine Specialised Technology (MST) Group reports that it has secured a £6 million funding package from domestic bank NatWest. Ben Kerfoot, group managing director, tells The Naval Architect: “The funding will be used to finance the build stage of projects that are increasingly larger and more complex, to satisfy the […]
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has selected Aker Arctic to design a next-generation Baltic icebreaker as part of the Winter Navigation Motorways of the Sea III (WINMOS III) project, co-financed by the EU. In addition to initial design, technical evaluation and concept comparisons, the contract includes model tests and the development of a final concept […]
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult reports that it has selected nine UK companies for its 2025 Launch Academy technology acceleration programme, created to provide “wraparound support” to innovative companies working in the offshore wind segment. The nine-month programme is also being supported by EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, bp and ScottishPower Renewables. The annual […]
Largest suction sail installation completed Bound4blue has completed the installation of the world’s largest suction sails, with four 26m-high eSAILs being fitted to Atlantic Orchard. Chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and owned by Wisby Tankers of Sweden, the specialised juice carrier had the sails fitted in a single stop already scheduled for its 10-year […]