Nick Walker, partner, Valentina Keys, senior associate, and Lauren Buchan, associate, Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) On 7 June 2023, the European Commission (the Commission) closed its consultation on the much-maligned EU Ship Recycling Regulation (SRR) seeking views on its improvement from shipowners, recycling yards, national authorities and other industry participants. The consultation sought to […]
With vessel efficiency front and centre following IMO’s recent MEPC 80 session, rotor sails are proving a viable option for shipowners and managers looking to reduce their emissions and fuel consumption Efficiency is the name of the game for modern vessel designs. With decarbonisation efforts high on the agenda for the global shipping industry, modern […]
Dr M.J. Cianni, CEng., FRINA, FIEAust In order for the AUKUS submarines to operate for 33 years without refuelling they will need to use highly enriched uranium (HEU) at 93% to 97%, with a mass in excess of 200kg. Since HEU is highly efficient, enabling a 200kg HEU mass over 33 years would give a […]
When it comes to the question of employment, more and more young marine professionals are re-evaluating their priorities, and many are being drawn in by a sense of ‘morals not money’ The UN 2015 Paris Climate Accord (COP21) international treaty on climate change was significant for reaching a binding agreement across participation nations to hold […]
By Kari Reinikainen, Correspondent Silver Nova, a 54,700gt newbuilding that Meyer Werft in Germany has recently delivered to Silversea Cruises, part of the Royal Caribbean Group, features a layout that represents new thinking on cruise ships of this size. Perhaps the most immediately visible feature in the layout is the location of the swimming pool […]
When Kongsberg Maritime acquired Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine in 2019 it raised the Norwegian-headquartered company’s status as an innovator of maritime and offshore technology solutions to new heights, but one with such a plethora of products, services and research it could be difficult to navigate. Conscious of the need to streamline its business areas, at the […]
Just 20 years ago Chinese shipyards had a market share of less than 10% but massive capacity expansion during the 2000s propelled the country to first place in the global shipbuilding industry by 2009, a position the country has battled with South Korea over in subsequent years. Having claimed the number one spot in 2021 […]
By Yan Xing-Kaeding, Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt The optimisation of battery-powered ships for efficient, emission-free coastal passenger transport brings to the forefront a significant emphasis on hydrodynamic design. This intricate process, crucial for minimising resistance and energy consumption, takes on heightened importance due to the unique requirements of these vessels. Operating on short-distance routes and focusing on […]
By Michal Orych, managing director, FLOWTECH Int. AB, Martin Kjellberg, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden/SSPA, and Lars Larsson, Chalmers University of Technology Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is presently an accepted tool for predicting calm water resistance and power at model scale. The status of CFD for these applications is well covered by the International Workshops […]
Artificial Intelligence and automation are hot topics these days. Governments, companies and individuals all over the world are wondering how best to integrate them into our lives. The maritime sector is no exception. Unmanned or semi-unmanned vessels operating on the world’s oceans will soon no longer be the stuff of science fiction but reality. Helping […]
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a letter of intent for delivery of four 9,350ceu methanol-capable and ammonia-ready PCTCs and individual options for an additional eight vessels. The four vessels will be delivered from mid-2026 onwards by Jinling Shipyard in China. “We are securing our position as our customers’ first choice in shipping and delivering on our […]
Juha-Pekka Kivioja, global product manager for large motors and generators, ABB Greater energy efficiency is essential to the future of shipping. With the total volume of goods transported by sea expected to triple by 2030, the status quo cannot continue. Today, shipping accounts for almost 3% of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the […]