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The Naval Architect provides in-depth information on all aspects of vessel design, construction and engineering. Practical applications of latest technology and case studies are accompanied by analysis and foresights.​ Published every two months, the magazine covers everything from superyachts and short-hop ferries to tankers and heavy-lift vessels; from battery pack installations and sail-assisted solutions to LNG tank retrofits; and from offshore safety to warship resilience. 

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Sallaum Lines moves in on net-zero with newbuild PCTC Ocean Breeze

A series of six LNG-enabled pure car and truck carriers are set to play a crucial role in Sallaum Lines’ efforts to decarbonise its transportation operations

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New approach to shipbuilding with LSM deal

The US Navy is pioneering a new approach to shipbuilding with its Landing Ship Medium (LSM) programme, an approach it hopes will enable it to quickly bring large numbers of newbuilds into service on time and on budget

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Somtrans' latest United bunker barge an international affair

Outfitted in the Netherlands, with a hull built in China, Somtrans’ new bunker barge, United LNG I, will help the company to extend its LNG bunkering capacity across various Belgian and Dutch seaports

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ZeroUSV's Oceanus17 USV builds on core values

The forthcoming Oceanus17 USV from UK-based ZeroUSV will incorporate most of the components and design features that characterised its earlier, smaller, Oceanus12 model, speeding up the design, engineering and build phases

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The USV launch and recovery 'missing link'

Sealartec's radical ALR-S technology can convert a conventional ship's stern ramp to a fully autonomous recovery system for unmanned surface vessels

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'ROC + Dock' project darts towards the wrap-up phase

The UK-based ROC + DOCK project has brought together remote-controlled operations, a dual-function simulator and a ‘hands-off’ docking station, to encourage force multiplication of uncrewed vessels in ports and harbours

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Hybrid CSOV 'Windea Clausius' joins Bernhard Schulte Offshore fleet

The latest addition to Bernhard Schulte Offshore’s CSOV fleet, Windea Clausius, combines a methanol-ready hybrid propulsion plant with Ulstein’s Twin X-STERN design for energy efficiency and ease of operations

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Wind power for patrol boats? Ask the New Generation

We've seen wingsails applied to bulkers and tankers - but aboard a smaller patrol boat? The latest design from MAURIC, set for launch in 2027, could open up an entirely new market for wind-assisted propulsion systems

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Repurposed for surveillance

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Aircat on the attack

Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based Eureka Naval Craft to collaborate on the construction of the first Aircat Bengal MC Modular Attack Surface Craft.

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Read stories from across our global community, including our new specialist e-newsletters across Power & Sustainability, Ship Repair & Maintenance, Warship Technology, Ferries & Fast Craft and Offshore Technology. 

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Wind Propulsion 2026 overview: Momentum meets method

RINA’s Wind Propulsion 2026 conference brought together industry leaders to examine how wind-assisted propulsion is moving from concept to fleet-level implementation

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Browse papers from our conferences such as Wind Propulsion and Warship, showcasing cutting edge research vital to the future of maritime.

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Our peer-reviewed journals, IJME and our annual transactions, share relevant research from the fields of naval architecture and marine engineering. Enabling professionals, academics, and students to exchange ideas, present findings, and push the boundaries of innovation.

 

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Keep up to date on the latest news, insights and innovations from across the maritime community. Our flagship title, The Naval Architect, covers everything from commercial shipping and small craft to defence and advanced design, while our yearly publication Significant Ships, showcases the most innovative and commercially important vessel designs of the prior year. 

 

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Discover the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ rich history through our archives. Explore past issues of our journals, and historical records that reflect over 160 years of innovation and advancement in naval architecture and maritime engineering.

 

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