Nor-Shipping places diversity front and centre The shipping industry has often been accused of being old fashioned and inaccessible. This is something that naturally puts off younger generations from gaining the access that they might need to progress. Diversity is also a problem and in a predominantly male dominated industry it is important that spaces […]
Canadian study shows propeller edge deviations increase URN As any marine engineer or hydrodynamicist can tell you, propeller cavitation is a reality of shipping. But as the causes of anthropogenic underwater radiated noise (URN) fall under increasing scrutiny from environmentalists and regulators there is mounting pressure to develop a deeper understanding of this perennial problem. […]
FuelTrust’s AI-enabled solutions measure vessel carbon emissions As shipping moves towards its 50% carbon reduction target in 2050, the progress of vessels in relation to this goal will be assessed based on historical baselines going back to 2008. Finance decisions, tax levies and ESG reporting will all be driven by this assessment of vessel performance […]
Concordia Damen’s optimised hull design ready for low water levels Transport along Europe’s inland waterways is vital to trade, with the river Rhine one of the continent’s busiest waterways. Part of the Rhine-Alpine corridor, the 1,232km-long river runs from the Swiss Alps through Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, France and the Netherlands. In recent years the Rhine […]
When you climb into your car it doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to get to your destination. Thanks to your smart phone, and/or smart vehicle, you can plot a desired location into whatever satellite navigation system you have and, voila, off you roll. At sea, however, it’s a little more complicated. “Well, for […]
Viking Line route between Finland and Sweden to become green corridor The Finnish shipbuilding industry focuses on passenger vessels and ice-breaking tonnage that are more complex to build than many other types of ships. In addition, the country has substantial competence in R&D of decarbonisation in shipping. Last autumn, Business Finland granted almost €1.6 million […]
Raising its game in the wide-bore, medium-speed engine stakes, MAN Energy Solutions has introduced its most powerful dual-fuel, four-stroke engine to date. Spanning the 7,800-18,200kW maximum output range, the 49/60DF design exceeds the larger 51/60DF in potency, while consuming less fuel, such that it is claimed to achieve a class-leading standard of efficiency in both […]
Storm warning: digitalised platform could lighten the burden of heavy weather Climate change is causing issues for the shipping industry. Sea surface temperatures and sea levels are rising, becoming a catalyst for major weather events. Tropical cyclones, which carry the potential to develop into hurricanes and typhoons, are becoming stronger while precipitation is intensifying. Rising […]
Wind Propulsion 2023 conference brings together top speakers at IMO The Royal Institution of Naval Architects held its annual Wind Propulsion conference on the 16-17 February 2023. The event took place at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation in London, representing the first time that RINA has organised an event at this location. The […]
Collaboration is the true fuel of the future says DNV’s Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV, says that while progress towards industry decarbonisation should be applauded, it must be accelerated. Shipping needs to work together, in tandem with other sectors and stakeholders, if we’re to stand a hope of reaching our most ambitious, and […]
First China-made Adora Cruises’ ship to set sail in 2023 China’s push to expand its presence in the cruise ship construction sector is in the spotlight again, with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) releasing further details for its joint venture with US-based Carnival Corporation, and also previewing a new luxury cruise ship design. The Chinese […]
CFD enables Teignbridge to optimise design and performance of propulsion systems Founded in 1974, Teignbridge Propellers International is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of marine propulsion and stern gear products. With more than 65,000 square feet of floor space and over 100 employees at its headquarters in Southwest England, it is the largest producer of […]