The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response is optimistic that its revised ‘Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships’ is on track for approval at the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session in April 2025. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Sub-Committee’s 12th session, held at […]
Istanbul boatbuilder Bilgin Yachts has provided a sneak preview of its latest 499gt superyacht, Camila, following the vessel’s launch at the end of January. The newbuild, a member of the Bilgin 163 series, was produced in collaboration with compatriot naval architecture firm Unique Yacht Design – whose founder, Emrecan Özgün, describes Camila as boasting “20% […]
Bahrain shipyard ASRY has strengthened its position in the LNG carrier repair and maintenance segment by securing approved certification from one of the leading designers and providers of cryogenic containment systems, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT). The accreditation recognises ASRY’s compliance with the required international standards for the repair and maintenance of LNG carriers. ASRY says […]
Navantia UK has confirmed plans to invest in Harland & Wolff following its acquisition of the company’s facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil and Arnish in late January 2025. Having acquired the company, senior leadership from Navantia and its British subsidiary, Navantia UK, visited Harland & Wolff’s Belfast shipyard, and intend to visit all of its […]
SIREHNA, a subsidiary of France’s Naval Group specialising in uncrewed vessel tech, has been selected to develop an innovative system for replenishment vessels operated by the French Navy. The Automated Replenishment Telemetry at Sea (TELMA) project aims to significantly enhance the efficiency and safety of replenishment between ships. It is hoped that the technology developed […]
Remote-controlled vessel development was kicked up a notch this year with the January delivery of the 24m-long uncrewed surface vessel (USV) REACH REMOTE 1. The vessel, which is primarily intended for offshore surveys and subsea intervention work, was designed by Kongsberg Maritime and developed in collaboration with offshore engineering services firm Reach Subsea, Kongsberg/Wilhelmsen joint […]
The University of Strathclyde, UK is appealing to ship operators, safety professionals and accident investigators to make better use of the Safety Human Incident & Error Learning Database (SHIELD), so that the maritime industry can build up a clearer picture of the role that human factors play in maritime incidents. SHIELD was originally launched in […]
Ulstein Design & Solutions has been contracted to provide the design for a heavy-lift ship for Japanese contractor Penta-Ocean Construction (POC). The vessel will specialise in offshore wind foundation installation work within the country’s waters, and will comprise a customised version of Ulstein’s HX118 design, which features a length of 215m, a 56m beam and […]
The Bundestag and the Federal Government have agreed to exercise an option to procure four more Type 212CD submarines for the German Navy. The contract for the new submarines, which are being acquired by the German Navy and Royal Norwegian Navy under a joint programme, is one of the largest secured by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. […]
UK builder Highfield Boats has launched its ADV 7 recreational RIB, a boat developed in collaboration with Slovenian design/engineering houses VOM Creations and Alpha Studio, and with naval architectural input provided by Andrej Justin, chief designer at Justin Yacht Design. The boat was debuted at the boot Düsselfdorf expo, which runs throughout the week until […]
A team-up between boatbuilder/USV manufacturer Tuco Marine and maritime survey tech company EIVA aims to establish an all-in-one autonomous package for subsea asset inspections, matching a Tuco-built ProZero 8m Naval Intelligence USV to EIVA’s ViperFish remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV). In practice, the USV would sail to an area of interest, towing and remotely launching […]
Pearl Yachts has chosen this week’s boot Düsseldorf expo to unveil its new Pearl 63 model, in advance of its April launch. Described as a refined version of Pearl Yachts’ previous Pearl 62 series, the GRP-built Pearl 63 features a new aft cockpit arrangement, with opening side balconies for extra space, two high-low dining tables […]