Mikko Forss, executive vice president for design solutions, NAPA Ship designers today are building vessels for an economy and tech landscape that might look very different from ours today. Last year, the average age of a container ship was 14 years. Depending on your age, 2009 may or may not just feel like yesterday – […]
By Paul Dyer, technical manager, Marlow Ropes Ropes have long been used in maritime operations, whether in port or at anchor, at sea or for offshore applications. Safety is an over-riding factor in their choice and application, to protect people and equipment. But what are the common causes of wear and tear, and factors to […]
By Dr M.J. Cianni, CEng., FRINA, FIEAust Is deep-sea exploration, like space exploration, worth it? It’s dangerous; lives have been lost and probably more will be lost. But if everyone involved knew the risks before they embarked on these journeys, and the toll it takes on us and the ones we love, but sign up […]
With growing container ship capacity and increased numbers of container losses at sea coinciding, classification society ClassNK has published two sets of guidelines to help shipping companies improve cargo safety at sea The recent increase in container ship capacity – a response to the growing demand for freight container transport – has coincided with a […]
South Korean company develops new ESS technology for large ocean-going vessels The most recent acquisition by South Korea-based technology and engineering conglomerate Hanwha Group has had a rocky start. Formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), the newly rebranded Hanwha Ocean posted losses of 159.1 billion won (US$120 million) in Q2 2023. However, […]
Special project on electric vehicle fires leads company to sign distribution agreements for innovations in marine fire safety Fires onboard vessels at sea have become increasingly common in recent times. Many of these are allegedly associated with the carrying of electric vehicles (EVs). The most recent and prominent incident made headlines in July when the […]
Netherlands project integrates technology, governance and ecology for new perspectives on climate-proof, large-scale floating structures The UN estimates that two out of every five people in the world live within 100km of the coast, and that 90% of megacities worldwide are vulnerable to rising sea levels due to climate change. With nowhere to expand, rapid […]
Multiple organisations came together in London yesterday to celebrate a major milestone in the maritime world. The event, jointly organised by the IMO, UNEP and the Norwegian Innovation Forum, was held to mark not only World Maritime Day but also 50 years of the MARPOL regulations. The IMO and the Norwegian Innovation Forum also announced […]
Swiss-headquartered engine manufacturer WinGD has been awarded the first ever approval in principle (AiP) for a two-stroke engine fuelled by ammonia by classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR). The AiP is for WinGD’s X-DF-A dual-fuel range, with the first engine in the series, the 52-bore X52DF-A, due for delivery in the final quarter of 2024. Under […]
It’s a familiar refrain, but the world’s oceans and its ecosystems remain largely unknown and unmapped by mankind. According to scientific estimates, 91% of ocean species have yet to be classified and at the current rate of progress it would take several millennia to achieve knowledge comparable with our current understanding of the Amazon rain […]
The energy transition is without doubt one of the most complex issues of our time. An accelerated growth of renewable energy is needed to meet the challenge and floating offshore wind promises to play a significant role in the required move towards clean energy. Approximately 80% of the ocean’s wind resource potential is found in […]
By Philippe Holthof, Correspondent True to its name, the Guangzhou Shipyard International-built P&O Pioneer introduces many firsts on the English Channel. Besides being the first double-ended ferry on the Dover-Calais route, P&O Ferries’ new flagship also pioneers the hybrid element. This, together with the double-ender design and a long list of energy-saving technologies, guarantees a […]