Learning from this tragedy could prove an invaluable lesson in risk mitigation with complex maritime operations, writes John Butler In the early morning of 26th March the container ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore forcing its dramatic collapse which was captured and circulated on television and social media across the world. […]
“You’re coming straight into a job that is well paid, and well supported,” says Charlie Nunn, an engineering technician at BAE Systems. “You’re supported going through professional registration, your degree, you’ve got a career path to follow and you’re more or less guaranteed a full-time job at the end of it if you be yourself […]
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry is something that draws upon the efforts of many stakeholders, be that the assimilation of new fuels and engines, energy saving devices, or initiatives such as green corridors to incentivise shipowners and operators to adopt new technologies. The role of Flag States in that process is often maligned; one need […]
A hidden danger that has plagued the maritime industry has once again come into the spotlight. Seemingly innocuous compartments, cargo holds and fuel tanks, vital for storage and operation on board any vessel, have become graveyards for far too many seafarers due to a lack of attention, regulation, and understanding. A recent surge of enclosed […]
TNA has been speaking to the next generation about their naval architecture journey Naval architecture is a cornerstone of the UK’s maritime sector, vital for designing and maintaining marine vessels and structures. The need for skilled naval architects is increasingly pressing and there’s a growing demand for more students to pursue studies in this field. […]
The island nation’s maritime industry is fraught with challenges, but glimmers of hope have emerged Japan’s maritime sector stands as a testament to the nation’s ingenuity, resilience, and global competitiveness. For over a century, Japanese shipbuilders have been at the forefront of the market, constructing vessels that have sailed the world’s waters with precision and […]
Propeller blade renewal intended to cut fuel consumption also has the potential to reduce underwater noise, reports Kari Reinikainen Efforts of the shipping industry to reduce fuel consumption and thereby pollution to the air may contribute to reduction of noise and vibration as well through the replacement of propeller blades. Rasmus Lyngdal-Christensen, senior specialist in […]
As the shift towards alternative, low- and zero-carbon fuels and technologies gathers momentum, crew training urgently needs to be addressed, writes David Tinsley Over the decades, sea-going personnel have consistently demonstrated a readiness, ability and constancy in adapting to technological advance and related changes in navigation, engineering, operating methods and industry practices. The unfolding era […]
Kongsberg Maritime to provide design, engineering and equipment on two methanol-ready chemical tankers for Swedish shipping firm In 2010, Sirius Shipping’s chemical tanker Olympus became the first in the world to reduce its NOx emissions by 90% through retrofitting. Today, the vessel sails with pioneering equipment that controls emissions on all engines and saves […]
While the outlook looks good attracting a new workforce will be key, writes Kari Reinikainen The Finnish shipbuilding industry and its wider maritime cluster have a strong track record for innovation and in order to remain in business, they need to remain ahead of the curve in the face of competition from the Far […]
Engine makers are diligently developing and refining solutions to methane slip, and new attention is focusing on aftertreatment, writes David Tinsley Despite making up less than 2ppm of the atmosphere, methane is responsible for at least one-sixth of the total radiative forcing, a measure of the greenhouse gas (GHG) effect causing global warming. Methane slip […]
It’s estimated the global offshore wind market could exceed US$100bn by the end of this decade, with a global capacity 330GW per annum. By common consent offshore renewables are an essential component in society’s transition towards sustainable energy. Although in its early years offshore wind depended heavily on vessels more typically deployed for oil and […]